Feb 23 2006

International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC) announced today that its customer Radio y Television Unida (RTU) in Ecuador has launched a new radio network using IDC's SuperFlex satellite datacasting system. Last year IDC provided RTU with its initial MPEG4 television network-one of the first networks of its kind.

The RTU network reaches cities across the country-even a remote station in the Galapagos Islands!

Initially, IDC's DVB/IP SuperFlex broadband multimedia datacasting system was selected to provide a low-cost, highly flexible infrastructure for this new TV network. This SuperFlex implementation uses MPEG4, a digital encoding standard that allows broadcasters to dramatically reduce satellite bandwidth usage (bandwidth is typically the largest recurring operating cost for any network.) The savings in bandwidth enabled RTU to add a radio network.

Another important factor in RTU's selection of SuperFlex was the inclusion of IDC's Datacast XD Content Management and Distribution system enabling custom distribution of content for regionalized advertising as well as back up content in case of a signal interruption.

The recent expansion of RTU's network to radio broadcasting was made possible by the scalable architecture of SuperFlex, which provides the ability to add high quality professional audio without a significant additional investment in core infrastructure.

IDC President and CEO Ron Clifton commented, "The RTU network is an excellent example of the powerful multimedia capabilities of our flagship SuperFlex products. There is a growing market for innovative, cost-effective alternatives to traditional audio and video broadcasting technology and IDC is in the thick of it."

Paul Rojas, General Manager of Advicom, IDC's distributor in Ecuador, said, "This network is an ideal model for next-generation radio broadcasting. It offers both reliability and flexibility while providing an affordable operations solution that is excellent for the Latin American broadcasting market."

About International Datacasting Corp:

IDC (TSX:IDC) provides advanced products, systems and services for the implementation of broadband wireless infrastructure networks used to distribute multimedia data. IDC is at the forefront of delivering IP-based datacasting solutions via satellite and content distribution technologies. IDC's products are in demand for high-speed Internet infrastructure, enterprise networks, distance learning, and multimedia content distribution. IDC is a recipient of numerous awards including the prestigious Canada Export Award for Innovation and Technology Achievement. IDC is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada with an established international network of partners and distributors and installations in more than 75 countries worldwide. Visit IDC on the web at www.intldata.ca.

About Radio y Television Unida (RTU):

Headquartered in Guayaquil, Ecuador, RTU initiated country-wide operations in January 2005, with the visionary goal of developing a new leadership in communications to inform, guide and entertain. RTU offers an alternative programming direction and with their entrepreneurial spirit, they spread the word of their national talent through instantaneous communication that unifies countries and cultures. RTU's network is based on MPEG4 technology and broadcasts via the Intelsat 805 satellite providing coverage of the Americas and most of Europe.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that may involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive developments, risks associated with IDC's growth, the development of the satellite datacasting market, regulatory risks, intellectual property infringement and other factors. IDC assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. More detailed information about potential factors that could affect IDC's financial and business results is included in the public documents IDC files from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities