Integra Telecom, North State Communications and TCT Launch CloverLeaf

Integra Telecom, North State Communications and TCT Launch CloverLeaf

Three Additional ILECs Deploy CloverLeaf Digital's Interactive IPTV Applications

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- CloverLeaf Digital LLC, a leading provider of interactive IPTV applications and services, today announced launches with Integra Telecom Inc. in Minnesota, North State Communications, LLC in North Carolina, and TCT in Wyoming

All three independent telephone companies are offering both CloverLeaf's DotDaily localized news and information application and Funspot casual games to their IPTV subscribers. The interactive IPTV services also feature local content published by community organizations using CloverLeaf's DashDaily web-based community content publishing tools.

Integra Telecom Inc., the telecommunications leader throughout Scott and Rice counties in Minnesota, launched CloverLeaf's services as part of their digital TV product offering in Prior Lake, Savage and Credit River Township areas of Minnesota. Mary Korthour, Integra's vice president and general manager said, "CloverLeaf's applications receive enthusiastic reviews from our customers. This is exactly what we need to differentiate ourselves from our competition."

North State Communications, one of the nation's 20 largest communications companies, is offering CloverLeaf's Services to its IPTV subscribers in High Point, North Carolina. "High Point is an extremely competitive market," said Royster Tucker, North State's President and Chief Financial Officer. "CloverLeaf's DotDaily and Funspot applications add value to our TV service and help differentiate our IPTV offering from our competitors."

TCT launched DotDaily and Funspot in 18 Wyoming communities. "We're looking for that interactivity which IPTV has promised," said Richard Wardell, TCT's Network Manager. "CloverLeaf's applications provide a first taste of what IPTV can become, and allows us to localize content for even the smallest communities that we serve as well as bringing them worldwide content on demand."

CloverLeaf's interactive TV applications are now available to IPTV subscribers in over 500 US cities. "Interactive apps like DotDaily and Funspot start to deliver on the promise of IPTV, and are the easiest and least expensive way for service providers to add value to their IPTV offering," said Lawrence Brickman, CloverLeaf's Managing Partner. "We are delighted that Integra, North State and TCT chose to join our growing roster of customers."

About Integra Telecom Inc.

Integra Telecom Inc. provides integrated communications services across 33 metropolitan areas in 11 Western states, including: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah and Washington. It owns and operates a best-in-class fiber-optic network comprised of more than 2,800 route miles in 11 metropolitan access networks including approximately 1,386 on-net buildings, a world class Internet and data network, and approximately 4,900-mile high-speed long-haul fiber network. The company has earned some of the highest customer loyalty and customer satisfaction ratings in the telecommunications industry. Primary equity investors in the company include Goldman, Sachs & Co., Tennenbaum Capital Partners, funds managed by Farallon Capital Partners and Warburg Pincus. Integra Telecom and Electric Lightwave are registered trademarks of Integra Telecom, Inc. For more information, visit: www.integratelecom.com.

About North State Communications

High Point-based North State Communications is one of the nation's 20 largest communications companies offering the leading wireless services, broadband internet access, voice services, advanced television services, IP-based business communications services, and print and online advertising services in the Piedmont Triad Region of North Carolina. For more information, visit www.northstate.net.

About TCT WEST, Inc

TCT provides communications and entertainment services in northern Wyoming and southern Montana. TCT offers a full range of traditional and next generation services including telephone, TV and high speed Internet. TCT utilizes various technologies including wireless, copper and fiber platforms to deliver these services. Television packages include DVR and HD with an emphasis on local content from the communities served. For more information, visit www.tctwest.net

About CloverLeaf Digital LLC

CloverLeaf Digital is the leading independent provider of interactive IPTV applications in the United States. Distributed in over 500 cities, CloverLeaf's interactive network provides telephone companies, cable operators, and other distributors of digital video with industry-leading interactive applications and services, including the DotDaily localized news and information service, and Funspot casual games. For more information, visit CloverLeaf Digital at www.cloverleafdigital.com.

Media Contact:
Lawrence Brickman
718/438-6448 ext 1700
LB@cloverleafdigital.com

Source: CloverLeaf Digital LLC

CONTACT: Lawrence Brickman, +1-718-438-6448 ext 1700,
LB@cloverleafdigital.com

Web Site: http://www.cloverleafdigital.com/

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