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Eagle Broadband, Inc. (AMEX:EAG), a leading provider of broadband, Internet Protocol (IP) and communications technology and services, announced today that the company's MediaPro IP5000 set-top boxes now include an MPEG-4 H.264 option which allows telcos and other DSL-based broadband providers to more efficiently deliver the most advanced IPTV experience to their subscribers, including dual tuning, dual streaming Personal Video Recording (PVR) functionality in standard and high-definition formats. This week at the TelcoTV Conference and Expo in San Diego Eagle will be demonstrating its newest version of the MediaPro IP5000, the company's high-end standard and high definition IP set-top box for the hospitality and residential markets. The IP5000 delivers the advanced processing needed for a range of advanced, interactive services including internet browsing, gaming, video on demand, PVR, etc. The addition of the MPEG-4 H.264 capability expands upon Eagle's proven success delivering advanced video services over MPEG2-based IP networks and now allows broadband providers to more efficiently deliver the most advanced IPTV services using less bandwidth. TelcoTV attendees can see a demonstration of the MediaPro IP5000 featuring both standard and high-definition programming in MPEG-4 H.264 at Eagle Broadband's booth #614. "The MediaPro IP5000 has proven to be one of the most advanced set-top boxes for both residential and hospitality markets," said David Micek, president and CEO of Eagle Broadband. "With the addition of MPEG-4 H.264, Eagle can now offer telcos and other broadband service providers that use DSL networks, a way to add the most advanced IPTV service offering to their bundle of voice and data services. By combining the MediaPro IP5000 with IPTVComplete(TM), telcos now have a single source for an end-to-end IPTV solution that enables them to quickly and cost-effectively deliver an exceptional, IP-based television and entertainment experience to their subscribers that is superior to cable or satellite offerings." The MediaPro IP5000 platform features advanced Intel(R) architecture graphics and memory controller with a highly integrated graphics accelerator. The architecture consists of dedicated multi-media engines executing in parallel to deliver high performance 2D, 3D and motion compensation video capabilities. The MediaPro IP5000 supports a VESA DDC2B compliant display interface and a digital video out port to provide NTSC and PAL broadcast standards. The IP5000 also provides full PVR functionality in an IP-based format including record, playback, fast-forward and rewind of live and scheduled programming; live broadcast pause, instant rewind and playback with slow motion; and the capability to use all of these features while recording another broadcast. The PVR recording storage capacity is dependent upon the size of hard-disk, which is configurable based upon service provider requirements. The entire line of MediaPro set-top boxes supports a variety of leading middleware and video-on-demand systems and delivers advanced content system security and digital rights management (DRM) needed by a wide variety of industries, such as telco, hospitality, enterprise, and government markets. For additional information regarding MediaPro IP set-top boxes or to schedule a demonstration, please call 800-628-3910 or 281-538-6000 or send an email to mediaproinfo@eaglebroadband.com. About Eagle Broadband Eagle Broadband is a leading provider of broadband, Internet Protocol (IP) and communications technology and services that create new revenue opportunities for broadband providers and enhance communications for government, military and enterprise customers. Eagle leverages years of proven experience delivering advanced IP-based broadband bundled services to provide service provider partners with a way to deliver next-generation entertainment, communications and security services to their subscribers. The company's product offerings include IPTVComplete(TM), the fastest, lowest cost way for broadband providers to deliver the most competitive IP video services, the MediaPro line of HDTV-ready IP set-top boxes that enable broadband providers and hotel operators to maximize revenues by delivering state-of-the-art, interactive entertainment services and the SatMAX(TM) satellite communications system that provides government, military, homeland security and enterprise customers with reliable non-line-of-sight voice and data communications from any location on Earth. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.eaglebroadband.com or call 281-538-6000. (EAGG) Forward-looking statements in this release regarding Eagle Broadband, Inc., are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the company's products, increased levels of competition, new products and technological changes, the company's dependence upon third-party suppliers, intellectual property rights, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.