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September 25, 2008

Broadstripe to Launch the Big Ten Network to Michigan Subscribers

St. Louis, MO., and Chicago – Broadstripe, a multiple-system cable operator with headquarters in St. Louis, today announced that it will offer the Big Ten Network to its subscribers in Michigan beginning Friday on Channel 55, its standard definition channel. The network will launch in high definition on Tuesday (9/30) on Channel 412 in most areas. Customers should check local listings.

"Broadstripe is pleased to be able to offer the Big Ten Network," said Frank Scotello, senior vice president of programming and product development. "We know that Michigan has many Spartan, Wolverine and Big Ten fans, and we expect that the network will quickly become a destination for our customers."

Big Ten Network President Mark Silverman said the network is looking forward to welcoming Broadstripe subscribers. "We're thrilled that Broadstripe in Michigan is joining the long and growing list of distribution partners offering the Big Ten Network to their customers," Silverman said. "When fans tune in, they'll find unparalleled coverage of Big Ten sports – they'll see more action and more in-depth analysis than ever before."

When the Big Ten Network is airing more than one football game at a time, Broadstripe will offer overflow channels so that fans can see the game that is most important to them. Broadstripe also will offer video-on-demand services later this year.

In addition to Michigan, Broadstripe serves customers in Maryland, Washington and Oregon.

About Broadstripe
Broadstripe is a multi-service entertainment and communications company serving residential and commercial customers in high growth markets. Broadstripe offers superior digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services and is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. Broadstripe is majority owned by certain investment funds managed by Highland Capital Management, L.P., a leading SEC registered investment adviser specializing in alternative fixed income strategies. Broadstripe is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. www.broadstripe.com

About the Big Ten Network
The Big Ten Network is the first national network dedicated to covering one of the premier collegiate conferences in the country. With more than 400 live events, and nearly all of them in HD, the network is the destination for Big Ten fans across the country and allows fans to see their favorite team, regardless of where they live. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the Big Ten Network showcases a wide array of classic-to-current sports and televises more Olympic sporting events and women's sports than has ever been aired on any other network. Original programming highlights activities and accomplishments of some of the nation's finest universities. Each year, the network offers approximately 35 football games, 105 regular season men's basketball games, 55 women's basketball games, dozens of Big Ten Championship events, a nightly studio show, coaches' shows and classic games. Available to all cable and satellite providers nationwide, the network currently has agreements with AT&T U-Verse, Charter, Comcast, Cox, DirecTV, DISH Network, Insight, Mediacom, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and 230 cable operators.

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