CTC Communications Appear on Alexander Haig's World Business Review TV Series.

Business & Entertainment Editors/High-Tech Writers

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2000

Multimedia Productions (USA), Inc. is proud to announce the appearance of Robert Fabbricatore, Chairman and CEO of CTC Communications, on World Business Review.

The weekly television series is hosted by General Alexander Haig, Secretary of State during the Reagan administration. The topic of the discussion is "Integrated Broadband Solutions."

"CTC Communications was selected to appear on the program because they are using advanced communications technology to enhance the economic return for service providers, while driving the accelerated global deployment of broadband technology to business customers," said Charles Hopkins, the show's coordinating producer.

As communications technology becomes more sophisticated, it is the end-user that tends to benefit the most. Broadband communications continue to push more bandwidth to the edges of the public network providing millions of users with access to this leading-edge technology. This enables even smaller business users to send and receive information across the Internet at speeds one hundred times faster than dial-up modems.

Not long ago, existing technology did not permit the simultaneous transfer of voice, video, Internet, data and other applications on a broad scale. However, the demand for integrated communications has brought about the creation of broadband technology, permitting multiple applications through a single connection, thus forever changing the face of the communications industry. Broadband communications is enhancing the evolution of the Internet, evoking an impressive array of innovative products and services for businesses.

Also appearing on the show is industry expert Matthew Flanigan, president of the Telecommunications Industry Association. Flanigan said he expects broadband technology to further revolutionize both the Internet and the telecommunications industry in general, based on its ability to provide faster connections while handling greater amounts of traffic. "By utilizing this technology, businesses are able to derive even more benefit from the Internet," said Flanigan.

Fabbricatore discusses CTC Communications' ability to provide businesses with a single connection that transmits a variety of integrated solutions to their applications. "We've built a totally broadband network which is powered by Cisco. Through this broadband network, we're able to transmit a massive amount of information and broadband data to our customers by way of what we call a 'PowerPath', or bridge. As we go forward, all applications, such as long-distance service, e-commerce, remote education, etc., will be transmitted through that single PowerPath connection," he says.

CTC Communications' alliance with Cisco Systems enables CTC to provide such broadband access to the consumer in an integrated solutions package. This allows them to provide various solutions for applications, and then allows for the convergence of both communications and customer care so the customers truly have a single point of contact.

Flanigan said he also looks for broadband technology to further revolutionize the telecommunications industry, based on its ability to provide faster, more diverse connections. "By utilizing broadband technology, the Internet can become an even more impressive business tool," said Flanigan.

Taped in Washington, D.C., World Business Review currently airs on PBS the Business Channel, and in prime business slots in numerous Public Television markets, including San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Washington. The weekly series can also be viewed on TWA, United Airlines, or from any desktop computer via AENTV.

Individual videotapes or continuing education systems (via Indiana State University) are available by calling 1-800-WBR-1032, or by visiting www.wbrtv.com, which showcases feature topics and specific companies' technology.