Companies will provide broadband operators with IPTV with options for advanced VOD features for consumers

NOVEMBER 8, 2006 - mPhase Technologies [OTCBB: XDSL] today announced that it will work with BitBand to integrate its Video On Demand technology with the mPhase TV+™ System video entertainment middleware offer it markets to broadband operators as an integrated system to support interactive IPTV services.

The combined features will provide the network operators that mPhase serves with the ability to scale their Video On Demand offers as consumers discover the convenience of ordering entertainment on demand.

“We’re making it easy for network operators to offer IPTV services including advanced VOD,” noted Phil Thompson, executive vice president-product management for mPhase. “VOD is one of the most popular and profitable entertainment services.”

The BitBand Video Delivery System for IPTV has two flexible components: the Vision™ family of video appliance-servers was designed "from the ground up" to stream true on-demand high quality rich media to end-users over IP; and the Maestro™ Content Distribution & Management Suite which enables Service Providers to manage large, geographically distributed networks of servers.

“Combining BitBand Video Delivery Platform with mPhase video entertainment middleware creates a appealing end-to-end IPTV solution,” added Yuval Sovinsky, executive vice president Strategy & Marketing for BitBand. “Such a combined solution will enable Telcos to enjoy short time-to-market and reduced risk in launching IPTV services.”

About mPhase Technologies, Inc.

mPhase Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: XDSL) develops and commercializes next-generation telecommunications and nanotechnology solutions, delivering novel systems to the marketplace that advance functionality and reduce costs. In telecommunications, the Company's mPhase TV+ platform cost-effectively and reliably delivers television, high-speed Internet access and telephone service over telephone lines. More information is available at the mPhase web site at www.mPhaseTech.com.

About BitBand

BitBand (www.bitband.com) is a world leader in providing video delivery solutions over IP broadband networks for Telcos. The company's solutions are targeted at large scale deployments of TV-centric residential subscribers and are optimized for Telco's hybrid and distributed network architectures. BitBand Maestro™ Content Distribution and Video network Management Suite and BitBand Vision™ appliance servers form the most scalable and cost-effective On-Demand solution existing today for the IP-TV environment. BitBand helps Telcos and Next Generation Service Providers realize the Triple Play offering, enabling quick entry into new markets, faster ROI and a safe track to profitable large-scale service. BitBand’s technology is field proven and widely deployed, serving more commercial subscribers than any other IP-TV VOD technology vendor. Additionally, BitBand partners with many system integrators and suppliers of other components of the IP-TV value chain, to provide the operator with a complete end-to-end solution.

Media Contacts:
For mPhase Technologies
e5Marketing
Harriet Donnelly, 908-901-9280
[email protected]

For BitBand:
Sharona Meushar
Marketing Communications Manager
Phone: +972-9-8637148
Email: [email protected]