WORLDSPACE(R) Supports Adoption of Satellite Digital Radio (SDR) as European Standard

WORLDSPACE(R) Supports Adoption of Satellite Digital Radio (SDR) as European Standard

Core Technology Validated for Satellite Radio Systems in Europe

SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WORLDSPACE(R) Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:WRSP), one of the world leaders in satellite-based digital radio services, today announced its support for the recent adoption of a satellite digital radio (SDR) standard in Europe. After a comprehensive review lasting nearly two years, the Satellite and Earth Stations and Systems (SES) technical Committee of the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) approved the technical specifications of SDR. WORLDSPACE Europe contributed technological proposals to the SDR working group from the beginning of the ETSI process.

"With the SDR standardization, a significant step for satellite radio in Europe has been achieved," said Noah Samara, CEO, WORLDSPACE. "As a leader in the global satellite market, we not only recognized the importance of SDR technology but also understood the positive impact it would have on the industry as a whole."

ETSI's approval is necessary for communication systems in the European Union. The SDR standard is the core of the technology that WORLDSPACE is implementing in its satellite radio communication networks in Europe, combining terrestrial repeater networks and satellites. The standard permits the most efficient use of the allocated spectrum, maximizing digital capacity while maintaining excellent service quality, even in difficult reception environments such as urban centers.

About WORLDSPACE(R) Satellite Radio

Based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, Worldspace, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRSP) is the world's only global media and entertainment company positioned to offer a satellite radio experience to consumers in more than 130 countries with five billion people, driving 300 million cars. WORLDSPACE delivers the latest tunes, trends and information from around the world and around the corner.

WORLDSPACE Supports Adoption of Satellite Digital Radio (SDR)

WORLDSPACE subscribers benefit from a unique combination of local programming, original WORLDSPACE content and content from leading brands around the globe including the BBC, CNN, Virgin Radio UK, NDTV and RFI. WORLDSPACE's satellites cover two-thirds of the earth's population with six beams. Each beam is capable of delivering up to 80 channels of high quality digital audio and multimedia programming directly to WORLDSPACE Satellite Radios anytime and virtually anywhere in its coverage areas. WORLDSPACE is a pioneer of satellite-based digital radio services (DARS) and was instrumental in the development of the technology infrastructure used today by XM Satellite Radio. For more information, visit http://www.worldspace.com/.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs about future events and financial, political and social trends and assumptions it has made based on information currently available to it. The Company cannot assure that any expectations, forecasts or assumptions made by management in preparing these forward-looking statements will prove accurate, or that any projections will be realized. Such forward-looking statements may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or by known or unknown risks or uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein. For factors that could cause actual results to vary, perhaps materially, from these forward-looking statements, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other subsequent filings. Forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this presentation. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.

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CONTACT: Judith Pryor of WorldSpace, Inc., +1-301-960-1242, or
jpryor@worldspace.com; or Dan Martin of Brodeur, +1-617-585-2780, or
dmartin@brodeur.com

Web site: www.WORLDSPACE.com

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