Conax Conditional Access in Canada's first all-digital DVB standard CATV network

In partnership, with Tri-Vision International, and its wholly owned subsidiary Think Broadband Solutions, specialists in digital video system design and integration, Conax has integrated its state-of-the-art conditional access solutions to Nor-Del Cablevision Limited, covering subscribers in southwestern Ontario. This integrated solution will give Nor-Del subscribers Canada's first all-digital cable service including basic, high definition, PPV, VOD and PVR capability. The solution enables the many small and medium cable providers the ability in a cost-effective way to offer their subscribers services which are normally only available to digital subscribers in major urban areas.

"Until Think Broadband approached us with this fully integrated DVB solution, it was simply not economically feasible to provide cable customers outside major cities with high definition television, Pay Per View, Video On Demand, Interactive Channel Guides, and the other features only associated with big city cable," said Nor-Del Founder, Glenn Baxter. "This is the future for small cable operations."

Through Think Broadband Solutions, Tri-Vision International and Conax are providing Nor-Del Cablevision with digital head-end, conditional access, software, installation, and a range of digital set-top boxes for basic, high-definition and PVR services.

"With the technology development help of Conax AS we have been able to package a complete solution for independent cable operators in "non-urban" markets of Canada in a cost effective way. Thanks to the DVB Open Standard which is already in operation in more than 60 countries, we will take advantage of the cost efficiencies available in the Asian set top box market," explained Think Broadband Vice President Marketing, Brent Smith.
Conax CAS7 is an end-to-end conditional access solution for protection of Digital TV premium content. The solution is built on Conax's strong security technology platform and long experience and is a key business enabler for operators seeking to maximize revenues. Conax CAS7 can be tailored to system operators' specific needs and implemented cost-effectively with minimal upfront investment. The product is compliant with open standards such as MPEG2/MPEG4, DVB SimulCrypt and Common Interface, OpenCable™, OpenCAS and DOCSIS.

This integrated solution is an important component of Conax's philosophy of growth through partnership, building on our mutual strengths. Together, Conax AS and Think Broadband Solutions enable small and medium cable operators to offer enhanced new services fulfilling the needs and expanded expectations of the growing numbers of digital television subscribers", says Geir Bjørndal, COO and VP, Sales & Marketing, Conax AS. "We look forward to the alliance contributing to yet more successful launches of digital DVB Standard cable television operations in North America."

About Nor-Del Cablevision Ltd.
Founded in 1979 by Glenn I. Baxter, a former President of the Ontario Cable Telecommunications Association, Nor-Del Cablevision provides cable services and High Speed Internet to the Norwich, Otterville, Delhi, Port Dover and Waterford communities in southwestern Ontario. The privately owned and family operated business also provides high-speed wireless Internet to the rural customers in its service area.
http://www.nor-delcable.com/pages.php?section=index

About Tri-Vision International Ltd/Ltée
Tri-Vision International Ltd/Ltée is a public company founded in 1986. Shares of the Company trade on Canada's Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol TVL. Tri-Vision operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Tri-Vision Electronics Inc. and Think Broadband Solutions Inc.

Tri-Vision Electronics Inc. - Licenses V-chip globally and owns the sole rights to U.S. V-chip Patent No. 5,828,402 and Canadian V-chip Patent No. 2,179,474 and 2,342,045. This subsidiary also markets Data Video Distribution Systems, Secure Pay TV, Addressable Pay TV (pay per view), Hotel Pay TV and Cable TV equipment worldwide.

Think Broadband Solutions Inc. - Authorized Canadian Distributor to Canada's broadband industry for Scientific Atlanta, PCT North America, Andrew Corp., and Conax. The division specializes in digital video system design and integration, in-country equipment sales and supply, logistical support, niche product design and development, in-house and offshore manufacturing capabilities.

www.tri-vision.ca

For further information, please contact:
Jørgen Bertheau, President, Conax USA, Inc., Tel: + 1 (858)-674-6668, E-mail: jorgen.bertheau@conax.com

Geir Bjørndal, COO and VP, Sales & Marketing, Conax AS, Tel: + 47 22 40 52 00, E-mail:
geir.bjorndal@conax.com