19 Million Broadband Subscribers Find a Powerful Voice in the Anti-Spyware Coalition: Radialpoint Joins the ASC to Represent its BSP Client's Subscribers in the Effort to Combat the Spread of Spy.

MONTREAL -- Radialpoint, representing 19 million broadband subscribers through some of the world's largest broadband service providers (BSPs), today announced it has joined the Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC). The ASC is an alliance of technology companies and public interest groups whose mission is to build consensus on definitions and best practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.

"Spyware is more than just a nuisance, it has created an environment of fear and mistrust that jeopardizes consumer confidence and threatens the service relationships Internet businesses have fought hard to win," said Austin Hill, VP of Research and Communications at Radialpoint."Broadband service providers, often seen as the first and last lines of defense against these harmful technologies, face mounting support costs, customer de-activation and high churn as users look to an online experience that won't endanger their devices, data, identities or credit. We're pleased to join the ASC and bring the user and BSP perspective to the table in order to create a forceful response."

"We are delighted to welcome Radialpoint to the Anti-Spyware Coalition, and look forward to the benefits of their expertise in this complex and evolving battle," said Ari Schwartz, associate director of the Center for Democracy & Technology, which has led the work of the ASC. "The participation of global companies like Radialpoint, who provide ongoing response to mounting spyware threats, bring invaluable insight to the ASC in our industry-wide efforts to combat this technological menace."

Radialpoint's Spyware Protection Service is currently available to Aliant, Bell, TELUS and Videotron broadband subscribers in Canada; Adelphia, BellSouth and Verizon subscribers in the US; and ONO, Telewest and Virgin.net subscribers in Europe. Radialpoint's Spyware Protection Service eradicates spyware by automatically scanning, detecting and deleting of spyware from the user's PC. This service is automatically updated and provides on-demand and scheduled scans to ensure the most comprehensive means of preventing attacks in an easy to use manner.

More information on the ASC, including tips on how to avoid installing spyware, can be found at http://www.antispywarecoalition.org.

About Radialpoint

Radialpoint is a leading provider of managed Internet services solutions for broadband providers. Its security services are currently available to over 19 million broadband subscribers worldwide. Radialpoint managed security services enable large and mid-size providers to generate new revenue and significantly lower operational costs associated with supporting and bringing new Internet services to market. Its customers include Aliant, Bell, TELUS and Videotron in Canada; Adelphia, BellSouth and Verizon in the US; and ntl, ONO, Telewest and Virgin.net in Europe. Radialpoint is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Europe.