Namesco, a leading UK based ISP, has today announced that it will partner with set-top box manufacturer Netgem to deliver bundled Broadband and digital TV packages including on demand content.

The new tvMax packages, will inclusively bundle a broadband connection, up to 8Mb, the iPlayer Home Media Edition set top box and a Zyxel USB/Ethernet router, with monthly prices starting at £25.95. The feature packed service will allow users to access Freeview digital television, pause, rewind and record live TV, schedule programmes using the 8 day EPG (electronic programme guide) and more. In addition to the advanced viewing functions, users will be able to stream photos, movies and MP3 files from PCs on their home network and browse the web directly on their TV. Namesco's exclusive tvMax portal channel will give access to webmail, Internet browsing, podcasts, video on demand, music and other interactive content, whilst allowing users to develop their own TV channel.

Netgem's iPlayer TV solution combines a set top box which is not only sleek and stylish, but has been designed for absolute ease of use. As an evolutionary IPTV service platform, it opens the door to the new generation of TV services, more personalised and adapted to the viewer's needs.

Namesco's CEO, Kevin Savage commented "We are delighted to partner with Netgem to bring to the UK market a truly integrated, innovative and easy to use Broadband and Television service. Our tvMax service brings the true value of broadband to the one place in the home where media is genuinely consumed and shared. As the first UK provider to offer a service of this nature, we are proud to be at the leading edge of digital Britain."

The TvMax service will launch on April 28th, and will be available from www.tvMax.co.uk

About Namesco:
Namesco has evolved through both strong organic growth and acquisitions since 1996 and is now regarded as one of the leading ISP's in the UK with over 10 years experience.

Ranked 6th largest Domain Name Registrar in the UK, ranked among the top 50 hosting providers in the world and being the first to launch a bundled Broadband and Television Service in Britain, Namesco is set to continue to offer customers market leading products and services well into the future.

About Netgem UK:
Netgem UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Netgem SA.Founded in 1996, Netgem is a European provider of solutions and services for new television. Netgem's activities break down between digital terminals and media services. Based in Neuilly sur Seine (Paris area) and listed on Eurolist's C compartment - Euronext Paris (NGP-7537), the Group owns subsidiaries in Spain, the UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Netgem UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Netgem SA. Founded in 1996, Netgem is a European provider of solutions and services for new television. Netgem's activities break down between digital terminals and media services. Based in Neuilly sur Seine (Paris area) and listed on Eurolist's C compartment - Euronext Paris (NGP-7537), the Group owns subsidiaries in Spain, the UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands.