International Datacasting's Profline B.V Operations Awarded $1.25M Contract for New Satellite Radio Network in Europe.

WASHINGTON -- International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) (TSX:IDC), exhibiting at the Satellite 2006 Trade Show and Exhibition in Washington D.C. announced today that PROFLine B.V., their wholly owned subsidiary and base of operations in Europe, has received a new order from the World Family of Radio Maria, to supply equipment for a major satellite radio network upgrade. The contract is valued at over $1.25 million (CDN).

The order from Radio Maria calls for the delivery of Profline's newest family of satellite receivers based on the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard and specifically designed for the professional radio broadcast market. PROFLine's equipment will be used to expand the Radio Maria network, primarily in Italy and will replace an older generation of technology which has reached end of life. PROFLine has previously supplied network equipment to Radio Maria to deliver their services in Spain, Burkina Fasso, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Albania, USA and Mexico.

Ron Clifton, President and CEO of IDC stated "We are delighted that Radio Maria selected us to provide our next generation technology for their new network. They are one of the largest religious radio networks in the world and their business is important to us. I am also pleased that PROFLine is already off to such a great start this year."

Eng. Claudio Re, technical director of Radio Maria and chief architect for the network said: "I am very pleased with the quality and performance of the PROFLine product line and I am also pleased that they have now joined forces with IDC who has an excellent reputation in the industry.Working with PROFLine's professional engineering team has been a pleasure. They have brought us a tailor made and cost-effective solution with an excellent price-performance ratio."

Berry Eskes, PROFLine's Director Marketing & Sales said, "We are truly proud that Radio Maria has granted this contract to PROFLine. They have very demanding audio quality standards and their global coverage speaks well for the reliability and ease of maintenance of our equipment. By choosing our next generation DVB solution, they have a highly flexible system architecture that will allow them to easily expand the network with new services in the future."

About the World Family of Radio Maria:

Radio Maria was founded 1983 in a parish in the province of Como and has the job, entrusted to all Catholics at the time of their baptism, of spreading the Gospel message in keeping with the doctrine and pastoral instruction of the Catholic Church and in allegiance with the Holy Father, using all the potential of the radio. Today Radio Maria broadcasts in more than 30 nations for millions of listeners in 13 languages.

The continual expansion of the radio is aimed at bringing its call for conversion to the entire world. For more information on the World Family of Radio Maria, please visit their website at www.radiomaria.org.

About PROFLine B.V.:

PROFLine B.V., an International Datacasting Company located in Arnhem, the Netherlands, is a leading developer and manufacturer of audio and data distribution systems for the worldwide broadcast satellite and CATV market. PROFLine equipment and services have been selected by large global operators including VT Communications, BBC World Service, Deutsche Welle and many other major national and international satellite, broadcast and CATV operators. For more information on PROFLine products and services please visit their website at www.profline.com.

About International Datacasting Corporation:

IDC (TSX: IDC) provides advanced products, systems and services for the implementation of broadband wireless infrastructure networks used to distribute multimedia data. IDC is at the forefront of delivering IP-based datacasting solutions via satellite and content distribution technologies with installations in more than 75 countries worldwide. IDC's products are in demand for high-speed Internet infrastructure, enterprise networks, distance learning, digital signage, digital cinema, radio and television broadcast networks and other multimedia content distribution applications. IDC is a recipient of numerous awards including the prestigious Canada Export Award for Innovation and Technology Achievement. IDC is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, operates in Europe through its subsidiary PROFLine B.V. in Arnhem, the Netherlands and has an established international network of value-added partners and distributors. Visit IDC on the web at www.intldata.ca.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that may involve risks and uncertainties.Actual results may differ materially.Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive developments, risks associated with IDC's growth, the development of the satellite datacasting market, regulatory risks, intellectual property infringement and other factors.IDC assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. More detailed information about potential factors that could affect IDC's financial and business results is included in the public documents IDC files from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities.

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