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Becomes a DIRECTV® Master Systems Operator November 10, 2003

For Release November 10, 2003
For further information contact: Kirk Davies, Sales Manager @ 1-800-688-9282

North American Cable, Inc. Becomes a DIRECTV® Master Systems Operator

November10, 2003 - West Chester, PA - North American Cable Equipment, Inc, (NACE) announced today that it has entered into agreement with DIRECTV® to become a Master Systems Operator (MSO). As a DIRECTV® MSO NACE will be responsible for the distribution of DirecTV® programming to commercial markets through its network of nearly 6,000 satellite TV dealers/installers. Initial opportunities will include the delivery of bulk and direct-to-the-home programming to Multiple Dwelling Units. NACE System Operators will have the opportunity to sell and install complete systems with DIRECTV® programming to apartment buildings, condominiums, gated communities, assisted living facilities, dormitories, and other commercial sites. In addition, NACE will provide its System Operators with special equipment and financial incentives to win profitable projects. Incentives will include commissions on programming, equipment allowances, and equipment financing. To facilitate quality and profitable installs as a DIRECTV® MSO, NACE will provide its System Operators with business and technical assistance in the form of sample agreements, rate cards, marketing materials, system design review, equipment configuration support, pre-pack headends and complete systems, and system test procedures.

According to Aaron Starr, NACE founder and president, "Becoming a DIRECTV® MSO is a triple win for all. For DIRECTV® it's an opportunity for even greater programming distribution. For dealers/installers who become System Operators it's the potential to realize greater revenues and profitability associated with equipment sales, commissions on programming, and service fees. And for the viewing public in underserved markets it's an opportunity to gain access and subscribe to great entertainment." North American Cable Equipment, Inc. founded in 1992 with headquarters in West Chester, Pennsylvania and sales and distribution facilities in Pennsylvania, Florida, Missouri, and Nevada is a leading supplier and specialist in Cable and Satellite television processing and distribution technologies.