Broadstream Communications, Inc. ("Broadstream") and Scripps Networks announce that HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, FINE LIVING and Great American Country (GAC) are available through Broadstream's IPTVConnect ^TM Service - the industry's first and most comprehensive IP content distribution platform designed for Telecommunications companies and broadband service providers.

"This agreement with Broadstream extends the reach of Scripps programming into new and compelling markets, such as IPTV," said John Baird, Executive Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Marketing at Scripps Networks. "We are pleased to enter into this emerging market with an industry leader such as Broadstream and provide IPTV subscribers with our unique brand of lifestyle programming."

Broadstream's IPTV Connect ^TM transport network - jointly developed by leading equipment manufacturers and service providers - is a first-of-its-kind platform that completely centralizes the aggregation, real-time digital encoding and IP encapsulation of programmer content, suitable for distribution via xDSL, fiber or other broadband networks. Broadstream manages and maintains both the live programming streams and edge equipment installed at the service provider facility 24/7 from its Network Operations Center. The Broadstream platform offers over 200 video and audio programs in full digital quality, through agreements with nearly every major broadcaster and programmer in the country. In addition, the company's Bstream™ middleware platform offers a unique service management solution and interactive program guide that provides the necessary tools to deploy and manage a fully scalable, and cost-effective IPTV service offering.

"Scripps Networks' highly informative and compelling lifestyle-based programming adds tremendous value to our customer's IPTV service offerings", said Anthony Bontrager, President and CEO of Broadstream. "Whether you're looking for a recipe from Food Network's Emeril Live! or how to make the most of a tight space from HGTV's Small Spaces, Big Style, our IPTVConnect™ service has the power to bring it to you today. Our commitment to provide quality programming to our customers is greatly enhanced through our partnership with Scripps," Mr. Bontrager added.