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Storm Internet and Building Technologies Team up to Provide HighSpeed Internet to 'Smart-Apartments' in Ottawa

Tenant Services Improve with Storm Internet Wireless Solutions

OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2003 - Storm Internet has introduced a new 'Smart-Apartment' project for bringing affordable and convenient broadband Internet connectivity to multi-tenant dwellings across the region using highspeed wireless technology. This initiative enables landlords to increase revenues and property value by providing building occupants with highspeed access to the Internet through value-added services.

Today, Storm announced it is working with multi-tenant integrator Building Technologies Inc. to implement broadband solutions for apartment building owners and condominium corporations for providing residents with reliable, cost-effective, highspeed Internet access.

"Having a multi-tenant Internet connectivity solution has proven to be a win-win situation for our company", said Frank McDonald, President of Frank McDonald Property Management Inc. "Our tenants now have access to first class, state-of-the-art broadband connectivity, while we increase the value of our property. Thanks to the Building Technologies/Storm Internet team, broadband will now be part of basic building infrastructure."

Storm Internet works with several local companies to deliver innovative Internet solutions for business and residential clients in urban and rural Ottawa. Storm Internet has connected several existing buildings across Ottawa using a cost-effective point-to-point wireless network, alleviating the need for deploying expensive wireline services typically associated with building Internet infrastructure.

"Storm welcomes the opportunity to work with companies like Building Technologies to expand broadband Internet access to users throughout the region," said Barry Williams, President of Storm Internet. "Over the last several months, we have continued to keep our 'Internet Freedom' promise by expanding our service to include solutions from our many partners. For the last couple of years we have been in the forefront of connecting communities around the region. Now we are building on that success by connecting mini-communities within multi-tenant buildings."

About Storm:
Storm Internet (Storm), a wholly owned subsidiary of International Datacasting Corporation, provides a wide range of Internet access services to residential and business users. An industry leader in fixed-wireless connectivity, Storm currently maintains one of the largest broadband wireless networks in North America, covering approximately 35,000 square kilometers, spanning more than 50 communities and municipalities. Storm is known for providing consistent and highly reliable connectivity as well as the dedication and care taken to maintain excellent customer service. Visit Storm on the web at www.storm.ca.

About Building Technologies:
Building Technologies is positioned on the cutting edge of digital information technologies for apartment and condominium buildings. Utilizing the latest technologies, BTI enables landlords to increase revenues while reducing expenses. Building Technologies' integrated solutions provide residents with both conventional and new services at reduced prices and on a scaleable basis. Building Technologies builds and operates systems for building owners that generate income and increase the value of their property. Building Technologies also has sophisticated Web Based tools designed to reduce the expenses associated with owning an apartment or condominium building, thereby increasing the bottom line.

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 wireless data-casting solutions, via both satellite and terrestrial "last-mile" technologies. IDC's products are in demand for high-speed Internet infrastructure, enterprise networks, distance learning, and multimedia content distribution. IDC operates under a rigorous ISO9002 quality management system and is the recipient of the prestigious Canada Export Award for Innovation and Technology Achievement. IDC is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. IDC also has an established international network of partners and distributors and installations in more than 45 countries worldwide. Visit IDC on the web at www.intldata.ca.