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mPhase Technologies and BitBand Agree to Integrate Leading Edge Video on Demand Technology into the mPhase TV+ System

Posted on: Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 09:00 CST

mPhase Technologies [OTCBB: XDSL] today announced that it will work with BitBand to integrate its Video On Demand technology with the mPhase TV+™ System video entertainment middleware offer it markets to broadband operators as an integrated system to support interactive IPTV services.

The combined features will provide the network operators that mPhase serves with the ability to scale their Video On Demand offers as consumers discover the convenience of ordering entertainment on demand.

"We're making it easy for network operators to offer IPTV services including advanced VOD," noted Phil Thompson, executive vice president-product management for mPhase. "VOD is one of the most popular and profitable entertainment services."

The BitBand Video Delivery System for IPTV has two flexible components: the VisionTM family of video appliance-servers was designed "from the ground up" to stream true on-demand high quality rich media to end-users over IP; and the MaestroTM Content Distribution & Management Suite which enables Service Providers to manage large, geographically distributed networks of servers.

"Combining BitBand Video Delivery Platform with mPhase video entertainment middleware creates a appealing end-to-end IPTV solution," added Yuval Sovinsky, executive vice president Strategy & Marketing for BitBand. "Such a combined solution will enable Telcos to enjoy short time-to-market and reduced risk in launching IPTV services."

About mPhase Technologies, Inc.

mPhase Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: XDSL) develops and commercializes next-generation telecommunications and nanotechnology solutions, delivering novel systems to the marketplace that advance functionality and reduce costs. In telecommunications, the Company's mPhase TV+ platform cost-effectively and reliably delivers television, high-speed Internet access and telephone service over telephone lines. More information is available at the mPhase web site at www.mPhaseTech.com.

About BitBand

BitBand (www.bitband.com) is a world leader in providing video delivery solutions over IP broadband networks for Telcos. The company's solutions are targeted at large scale deployments of TV-centric residential subscribers and are optimized for Telco's hybrid and distributed network architectures. BitBand Maestro™ Content Distribution and Video network Management Suite and BitBand Vision™ appliance servers form the most scalable and cost-effective On-Demand solution existing today for the IP-TV environment. BitBand helps Telcos and Next Generation Service Providers realize the Triple Play offering, enabling quick entry into new markets, faster ROI and a safe track to profitable large-scale service. BitBand's technology is field proven and widely deployed, serving more commercial subscribers than any other IP-TV VOD technology vendor. Additionally, BitBand partners with many system integrators and suppliers of other components of the IP-TV value chain, to provide the operator with a complete end-to-end solution.

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains forward-looking statements related to future growth and earnings opportunities. Such statements are based upon certain assumptions and assessments made by management of all the companies mentioned in this press release in light of current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes to be appropriate. Actual results may differ as a result of factors over which the companies have no control.

Source: Business Wire

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