NetCologne Deploys BigBand BMR For Digital Television

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September 22, 2006

German Regional Operator Selects Versatile Platform For Routing And Processing Of High-Quality Content

COLOGNE, GERMANY - BigBand Networks, Inc., a leading provider of network platforms for video, voice and data services, today announced that NetCologne has deployed the BigBand BMR® (Broadband Multimedia-Service Router). The operator is using the platform to control the channel line-up, bandwidth efficiency and video quality for all digital cable subscribers it serves in the Cologne and Bonn areas.

"To provide the best services for our subscribers in a competitive marketplace, NetCologne prioritizes innovative, versatile and solidly integrated platforms like the BigBand BMR," said Guido Schwarzfeld, Head of Broadband Communications NetCologne. "BigBand Networks has been a strong partner for NetCologne, providing a range of necessary digital cable functionality, and we look forward to future collaborations that further enhance our offerings and operations."

The BigBand BMR integrates media processing and network communication technologies for a range of functionality. NetCologne is utilizing BigBand Digital TV Management on the platform for GUI (graphical user interface) control over the carriage and channel placement of each digital program. The deployment also employs RateShaping® bit rate adaptation, which is designed to maintain high video quality while containing cumulative bandwidth utilized within capacity constraints.

"NetCologne is one of the most technologically sophisticated regional operators in Europe, further validated by the selection of the BigBand BMR which efficiently provides a complete solution for all functionality required today, and can be scaled and expanded as future needs arise," said Sam Kershaw, vice president EMEA sales for BigBand Networks. "This deployment further extends BigBand Networks' leadership in infrastructure for digital television offerings throughout Germany, and underscores our commitment to working with technologically advanced regional operators like NetCologne."

About BigBand Networks

BigBand Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of broadband multimedia infrastructure for video, voice and data. The company's solutions are designed to process, optimize, and deliver services such as broadband Internet, VoIP, digital broadcast television, HDTV, transport of high quality video, local advertising, VOD, interactive TV and IPTV through any network. Service providers use BigBand Networks' platforms in efforts to cost-effectively expand revenue-generating offerings of rich content and advanced interactive services. Customers include cable operators, U.S. telecommunications companies, as well as leading service providers in Asia, Europe and Latin America. Founded in 1998, BigBand Networks is based in Redwood City, Calif., with offices worldwide. For more information, please call 650-995-5000, email info@bigbandnet.com or visit www.bigbandnet.com.


About NetCologne

As a regional, fixed network operator, NetCologne provides the economic area of Cologne/Bonn, the Rhine-Erft-district, the Rhine-Sieg-district, Leverkusen, Duren and Aachen, Lohmar, Rosrath, Overath and parts of Bensberg with future orientated communication technology. Products range from telephone services, Internet, cable TV and data services to complex corporate networks and tailor-made telecommunications solutions. The company employs around 650 employees, of these 13 apprentices. Further information on www.netcologne.de.

BMR, RateShaping and all other BigBand Networks brand and product names are service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of BigBand Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.