21 June 2004 -- Telecommunication Products Announces Expanded Marketing and Distribution Agreement with PowerLinx
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Telecommunication Products, Inc. (BB:TCPD) ("Telpro"), a provider of Pay per View and Digital Services, announced today that it has expanded the recently announced distribution agreement in conjunction with strategic partner B2 Networks (LLC) and PowerLinx, Inc. (BB:PWLX). PowerLinx has already received contracts to begin operating Hotellinktv.com in over 4,000 hotel rooms and additionally will immediately begin marketing the B2 Digital TV Video on Demand system and the B2WAP wireless Point to Point service to hotels and Multiple Dwelling units worldwide.
PowerLinx Inc. has agreed to commit their efforts to market and distribute the B2 Digital Services through their distribution channel to an expanding customer base expected to grow to 7,500 hotels over the next 5 years. Michael Ambler, President of PowerLinx stated, "We have looked at a lot of in room services for the Hospitality, Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) industries and we are excited about marketing and bringing these true end to end digital services to our customers and clients, which will substantially expand our business with Telpro."
This expanded distribution contract solidifies Telpro's strategic position to deliver products to the growing broadband systems segment of the Hospitality, Hotel and multiple dwelling unit marketplaces. Telpro, through its relationship with B2 Networks and other holdings, has acquired the Media & Content Distribution Rights, the technology to physically distribute and bill for the media directly to a consumer or hotel guest and have defined the product offering into three simple components for the customers in the Hospitality industry. This strategic offering, coupled with the commitment of the PowerLinx sales and marketing distribution channel which includes Choice Hotels International, is projected to substantially expand the Telpro customer base to 5,000 hotels and dwellings by 2009.
Pursuant to the agreement, Telpro and B2 Networks will be supplying Point to Point Wireless Local Loop internet connectivity thorough the B2WAP (B2 Wireless Access Point) technology which will connect the Hotel and MDU Properties to the in room Hotellinktv.com system for lap top and computer users and the B2 Digital TV set top box and handheld remote control for the televisions. These products will supply the PowerLinx sales teams the digital offerings that the properties are demanding for their guests and customers. The B2 Digital Services offerings include a large variety of in room Digital Services from making airline reservations, ordering pizza, transportation services along with delivery of Hollywood movies, Sports & Live Events, and distinct genres of Pay Per View content.
Robert Russell, CEO of Telpro, stated, "Our alliance with B2 Networks continues to expand. This increased distribution agreement will significantly increase our existing customer base while capitalizing on the B2 Networks technology and distribution rights to elevate our revenue streams from digital content distribution. This deal has very positive implications for revenue growth."
About Telecommunications Products, Inc.
Telecommunications Products, Inc. (BB:TCPD - News; "Telpro"), is a provider of voice-on-demand and pay-per-view services to the hospitality industry. The Company is currently marketing hi-speed Internet access products, including high-end wi-fi. Telpro is committed to delivering the next generation of interactive communication services to its growing database of clients. For additional information, please visit http://www.tellapro.com or for investor relations go to: http://www.otcfn.com/tcpd .
About B2 Networks (LLC)
B2 Networks is a premier provider of reliable, scalable and secure international broadband video networks, management, distribution and billing systems. B2's core networks, data centers and systems are currently in use to distribute entertainment, sports and live events to computer and television screens in hotels and homes around the world. B2 manages and owns the digital distribution rights to distinct genres of entertainment, sports and television properties and works with clients such as Digicast, USAGymnastics, Lennox Lewis, OregonStateUniversity, Las Vegas Wranglers, Diamond Sports Management, Guest DSL, and Latterly Telecommunication Products, Inc. http://www.b2now.com .
About PowerLinx, Inc.
PowerLinx, Inc., http://www.power-linx.com , develops, manufactures, and markets, among other devices, products, and applications developed to transmit voice, video, audio and data either individually or any and all combinations over power lines, twisted pair wires and coax in AC and DC power environments, on any and all power grids. The Company has also developed, manufactured, and marketed different kinds of underwater video cameras, lights and accessories for the marine, commercial and consumer retail markets.