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For the second straight year, bigbrotherwireless.net was selected as a Most Valuable Partner by New Edge Networks, a single-source national provider of multi-site broadband networks for business customers.


bigbrotherwireless.net Selected Most Valuable Partner by New Edge Networks for Second Straight Year



CEDAR HILLS, Utah - July 21, 2005 - For the second straight year, bigbrotherwireless.net, a wholly owned subsidiary of Telarus, Inc, was selected as a Most Valuable Partner by New Edge Networks, a single-source national provider of multi-site broadband networks for business and carrier customers.

bigbrotherwireless.net, a website that specializes in delivering real-time broadband pricing for businesses, is once more among 20 elite authorized agents and resellers selected from a roster of more than 1,500 nationwide. The selection criteria for this year's MVP Council were based on sales, revenue growth, and customer service commitments over the past 12 months.

"We are humbled and excited to again be recognized by New Edge for our company's accomplishments", commented Adam Edwards, president and CEO of Telarus, Inc. "The continued growth of our company is a result of our great agents and staff, some of whom had the opportunity of working directly for New Edge Networks in the past."

"Every member of this year's MVP Council demonstrates a clear understanding that multi-site networks are becoming the most fundamental underpinning of business and organizational success," said Dan Moffat, president and CEO of New Edge Networks. "Businesses, public institutions, and private users increasingly regard broadband as a high-demand utility, and a strict necessity for communicating in the Information Age."

As members of this year's MVP Council, representatives from bigbrotherwireless.net traveled to New Edge Networks' headquarters in Vancouver, Wash. for two days of exchanges and entertainment. Council members discussed new approaches for delivering more value to customers through stronger relationships with New Edge Networks.

"Our two in-house agent managers have a great history with New Edge Networks. Their in depth knowledge and experience with New Edge, combined with the top notch support our agents receive from Robert Butler, our channel manager at New Edge, allow us to sell to many businesses that we ordinarily wouldn't be able to reach. Steadily improving network capability and effectiveness clearly point to stronger competitive positioning and profitability for customers that rely on bigbrotherwireless.net for real-time T-1, DS3, and WAN network design advice" continued Adam Edwards, CEO of Telarus. "The opportunity to share and exchange ideas among New Edge Networks' most successful partners around the country will help us improve and deliver more broadband value to our customers via our patent pending GeoQuote real-time comparison shopping technology."

In addition to offering various multi-site broadband access services powered by New Edge Networks, bigbrotherwireless.net also provides real-time access to other T1 data and voice providers, including ACC Business, TelePacific, PowerNet Global, XO Communications, USLEC, Xspedius, Network Innovations, Netifice, Sprint, and Focal Communications.

About bigbrotherwireless.net

bigbrotherwireless.net provides real-time T1 price quoting through it's patent-pending GeoQuote technology, offering business shoppers a unique opportunity to access instant pricing and availability information for over 12 broadband data and voice service providers. bigbrotherwireless.net also offers complimentary consulting from licensed and trained bigbrotherwireless.net independent agents. These agents specialize in assisting customers understand the many telecommunications offerings and coordinate the sale of communication services that best meet their needs and budget requirements. The company's Web site is bigbrotherwireless.net.

About New Edge Networks

New Edge Networks is a single-source national provider of secure multi-site managed data networks and dedicated Internet access for businesses and communications carriers. New Edge Networks seamlessly integrates a wide variety of last-mile broadband access services available through multiple carriers, technologies, and geographic regions worldwide. Its customers include MCI, Wells Fargo, and other telecom carriers and businesses everywhere. New Edge Networks owns a nationwide multi-services network with more than 850 carrier-class switches and Internet routers. It has one of the country's largest coverage footprints with a strong presence in small and midsize markets. Frost and Sullivan selected New Edge Networks as its 2004 Telecom Company of the Year. The company's Web site is www.newedgenetworks.com. Telephone 360-693-9009.


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Internet T-1 Definition

An Internet T1 (sometimes spelled T-1) is a high speed telecommunication line that can carry 24 digitalized voice channels, or it can carry data at a rate of 1.544 megabits per second. TI lines carry about roughly 30 times more data than a normal dial-up modem.

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If I live in an apartment, condominium, or other multi-tenant unit, can I install DIRECTV?

Ask your landlord or property manager about installing a DIRECTV® satellite dish on your building's roof or other suitable location. If you are not allowed to place the dish on the roof, ask if you can install the DIRECTV dish on your patio, balcony, or other suitable location. The most important consideration is having a clear view of the Southern sky. Your DIRECTV system installation may require structural modifications that could be limited or restricted by your lease. If that is the case, in order to avoid delays in your DIRECTV installation, please obtain written or verbal permission from your landlord or confirm permission by reviewing your lease agreement prior to scheduling your installation and document the permission using the DIRECTV Installation Permission form. Please note that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a rule that prohibits landlords and local governments from enforcing unreasonable restrictions on the installation of satellite dishes that are one meter or smaller in size.

Will I need to pay for expensive equipment?

No, you DO NOT have to pay for expensive equipment to get the most advanced High Definition TV (HDTV) on the market. DIRECTV provides the FIRST RECEIVER FOR FREE and leases additional receivers for $4.99 per month. DIRECTV also offers FREE INSTALLATION in up to four rooms if you subscribe to 12 months of any CHOICE programming package. Order online by clicking on one of our banners or call 1-866-728-8329 to order over the phone.

What is the advantage of leasing DIRECTV equipment?

The technology used in DIRECTV receivers advances at a very fast pace. The cost of replacing your system to keep pace with these technological advances is cost prohibitive. Leasing our equipment keeps you up-to-date with the latest technological advances at the lowest cost possible. Leasing also facilitates upgrades and free replacement of receivers.

Are the monthly leasing fees different for different DIRECTV equipment?

The monthly lease fee for DIRECTV is only $4.99 per receiver, and this fee is waived on your first receiver. This low monthly fee is the same for all standard receivers, DVRs, HD receivers and HD DVRs.

If I move, can I move the DIRECTV equipment to my new location?

Absolutely! Call us at 1-866-WAY-U-MOVE (1-866-929-8668) before you actually move to take advantage of our DIRECTV MOVERS CONNECTION™, a free program for our customers who are moving and want to keep their DIRECTV service. All you need to do is take your DIRECTV equipment to your new residence and leave the dish behind at your old residence. Please note that, if you are moving to Alaska or Hawaii, you might need new equipment. If you're moving outside the United States, we are legally prohibited from offering services to you unless you are moving to a location in Latin America. If you are moving to a location in Latin America, please review our offerings for that market. Please also note that sports blackouts and your ability to receive local channels may be affected by your new address.

Can I get DIRECTV programming on more than one television set in my home?

Yes. Each TV in your home can have a DIRECTV receiver so you can watch a different program on each TV at the same time. There is a $4.99 per month fee for each additional receiver.

If I have more than one receiver, is the full monthly subscription price charged for each additional receiver?

No. You can connect more than one television to a DIRECTV receiver. The programming for your primary access card in your primary receiver is copied for all of the access cards in the additional receivers and you will be authorized to receive this same level of programming on all of these televisions! After you receive your DIRECTV programming on your additional receivers, we will verify that all of your receivers are continuously connected to the same phone line. If we find that one of the receivers is not connected to the same phone line, we will discontinue service to that receiver and you must call us to re-establish your service.

What is the easiest way to surf the large number of channels provided by DIRECTV?

DIRECTV receiving equipment includes an on-screen program guide that you can use to quickly find the programs you are looking for. You can also set up lists of favorite channels to make channel surfing much easier. Another way to easily find programs is to use channel neighborhoods that make it easy to find the type of programming that interests you. These channel neighborhoods include the following topical areas:

Programming Channels

- Pay Per View Movies and Events 100-199
- Entertainment and Arts 200-340
- News and Information 350-399
- DIRECTV PARA TODOS Channels 400-425
- Premium Movies 500-550
- Adult 594-599
- Premium Sports 600-799
- Music 800-851

Will I receive a login to my account at www.directv.com?

Yes, if you are a residential customer. However, only residential DIRECTV customers can login to www.directv.com. Commercial customers must call 1-800-DIRECTV to review their account login options.