NextAlarm, IP Monitor and Megacable Team Up to Offer Alarm Monitoring Bundled With Traditional Triple Play Broadband Service

NextAlarm.com, The Broadband Alarm Company, is teaming up with IP Monitor and
Megacable Communications to offer the first bundled broadband service in
Guadalajara that includes alarm monitoring in addition to cable
television, Internet and phone service.


Alarm monitoring became available to Megacable subscribers on July 1st.
Subscribers can choose all or just one of Megacable's services. They
can also choose alarm monitoring even if they don't have Internet
service.


The three players are working together, each with key roles. Megacable
Communications is the largest cable provider in Mexico and will provide
the platform to add alarm monitoring to its TV, Internet and phone
offerings. Megacable will also market alarm monitoring in conjunction with
the current triple play broadband services.


Guadalajara-based IP Monitor is the exclusive provider of alarm systems
and monitoring to Megacable subscribers. As the alarm monitoring
service provider, IP Monitor will respond to alarm signals, dispatch police,
fire and rescue and provide customer service and tech support.


Ojai-based NextAlarm will use its patented Alarm Broadband Network
(ABN) adapters that will allow IP Monitor to communicate with the Megacable
subscribers' alarm systems over broadband. NextAlarm takes existing
security systems and makes them Internet compatible without changing or
upgrading equipment and puts the customer in complete control of their
security for their home or business. As a member of NextAlarm's reseller
program, IP Monitor will use a branded version of NextAlarm's customer
portal, which allows subscribers to set up and personalize their
account and notification settings. NextAlarm will also provide Abbra alarm
systems to IP Monitor through the reseller program. Spanish versions of
the customer portal and alarm panel will be available.


"This bundled solution benefits everyone," said Alex Elliot,
NextAlarm's founder and CEO. "First, it gives Megacable subscribers more choices
and affordability than if they had to purchase TV, phone, Internet and
alarm monitoring individually. Second, it provides a new revenue stream
for Megacable by expanding its service offerings. Finally, it allows
NextAlarm and IP Monitor a new distribution channel and access to a
large, emerging consumer market."