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Pavlov Media and Campus Crest Communities Launch First Tesseractiv™ Content Delivery Network in Texas | May 4, 2012

Pavlov Media launches Tesseractiv™ Content Delivery Network | February 27, 2012

Pavlov Media's new product helps property managers do their jobs l December 8th, 2011

New Pavlov-Designed Equipment Increases Ability to Remotely Control Video l November 10th, 2011

Pavlov Media announces executive appointments for operations, finances and sales

Pavlov Media announces Danville area man is appointed Vice President of Sales

Pavlov Media Recognized as MDU Partner of the Year at Annual Ruckus BIG DOGS Conference l October 17th, 2011

Wavelength Corporation and Pavlov Combine Forces l January 26th, 2011

Keeping Students Unplugged but Well Connected with ZoneFlex Smart Wireless LANs l January 22nd, 2009

How to Migrate to a Single-Platform IP Network l May 27th, 2008

GO Networks Wi-Fi Technology Deployed By Pavlov Media l September 5th, 2007

Downtown wireless network goes online l August 11th, 2007

Wi-Fi coming to downtown Champaign l August 3rd, 2007

Pavlov Media Proposes Free Downtown Wireless Network l March 15th, 2007

Pavlov Media acquires Data-Tel Solutions l July 11th, 2006

AT&T provides Pavlov with internet services l July 5th, 2006

Fusion Broadband changes name to Pavlov Media l June 1st, 2006

Pavlov Media and Campus Crest Communities Launch First Tesseractiv™ Content Delivery Network in Texas

New technology delivers web content at speeds unmatched in student housing communities in the state

Champaign, IL (May 4, 2012) – Pavlov Media, one of the nation’s largest private providers of broadband services to multifamily real estate owners, today announced that it has partnered with Campus Crest Communities, a leading developer, builder, owner and manager of high-quality, purpose-built student housing under The Grove® brand, for the joint launch of an industry-leading Internet service called Tesseractiv™ Content Delivery Network. The beta for this program is at Campus Crest’s student housing community in Waco, Texas.

Pavlov Media’s new Tesseractiv™ technology hosts the Web’s most popular content and delivers it to end users at transport speeds up to 100 megabits per second (Mbps). As a part of Campus Crest’s ongoing commitment to revolutionize student living coast to coast it decided to partner with Pavlov Media on its Tesseractiv™ platform as a way to provide its residents with market-leading Internet performance. Residents at The Grove at Waco now enjoy significantly improved streaming video content, university coursework and other entertainment services.

“We are always looking for new, cost effective ways to drive value and quality of life for our residents so when we discussed Pavlov Media’s Tesseractiv™ technology it was a natural fit. We believe this system will provide our residents with industry leading Internet speeds of up to 100 Mbps per second or a gig,” said Rob Dann, executive vice president of Campus Crest Communities and president of Campus Crest Real Estate Management. “We pride ourselves on providing living environments for our residents that are radically different at a great value and at the same time are places where we provide the complete student experience. This inaugural service takes this to a new level meeting the needs of today’s college students and having a fast, reliable Internet connection which is a must in today’s high-speed digital world.”

“Campus Crest is a recognized industry leader when it comes to providing Internet services for their residents and Tesseractiv™ will give The Grove Waco a technological advantage over neighboring student housing communities," said Mark Scifres, CEO of Pavlov Media. “We are pleased to roll out Tesseractiv™ in Texas and continue to deploy Tesseractiv™ systems on our national backbone in key strategic markets across the United States with Campus Crest.”

Pavlov Media has spent years developing Tesseractiv™ technology, which helps property owners make more efficient use of their bandwidth, improve Internet speeds and cut costs. The technology gets its name from the combination of the words “interactive” and “Tesseract,” a four dimensional mathematical model. The word “Tesseract” is used in the popular novel A Wrinkle in Time. Author Madeleine L'Engle uses the concept of a “tesseract” to describe traveling between stars faster than the speed of light.

About Pavlov Media:

Pavlov Media, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, is one of the nation’s largest private providers of broadband services (Video, Data and Voice) to multi-family real estate owners. In addition, the company, through its citywide and regional networks, offers commercial grade services in several of its larger markets. Pavlov Media operates in 140 markets throughout the country. For more information, visit www.pavlovmedia.com/tcn.

About Campus Crest Communities, Inc.:

Campus Crest Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCG) is a leading developer, builder, owner and manager of high-quality, purpose-built student housing properties located close to campuses in targeted U.S. markets. The Company is a self-managed, self-administered and vertically-integrated real estate investment trust which operates all of its properties under The Grove® brand. Campus Crest Communities owns interests in 33 operating student housing properties containing approximately 6,324 apartment units and 17,064 beds and boasts the youngest standardized portfolio in the industry. Since its inception, the Company has focused on customer service, privacy, on-site amenities and its proprietary residence life programs to provide college students across the USA with a higher quality of living. Additional information can be found on the Company's website at http://www.campuscrest.com.

PAVLOV MEDIA LAUNCHES TESSERACTIV™ CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK

New technology allows content at multi-Gigabit speeds

Pavlov Media has launched its Tesseractiv™ Content Delivery Network that enables Gigabit speeds for the Champaign/Urbana, Illinois market. The company is preparing similar rollouts in New York, Phoenix, Atlanta, Indianapolis and other markets. Those rollouts allow Tesseractiv™ to be deployed across the entire state for each market listed. This new Pavlov Media-developed technology enables residents at apartment communities connected to its network to enjoy significantly improved web video streaming, University coursework and other entertainment services.

Pavlov Media has spent years developing solutions to boost residential Internet to multi-Gigabit speeds. “Our demand-driven Tesseractiv™ Content Network (TCN) will allow Pavlov Media the opportunity to exceed residential expectations and help manage the explosion of online content,” said Mark Scifres, CEO of Pavlov Media. “We have completed the development of our patent-pending technology that lets us surpass the traditional telco’s and cable companies and put Internet capability in the hands of our customers that no other provider can top.”

”During my testing of the product I found that I was receiving desirable content significantly faster,” said Matt Williamson, Director of Information and Technology for The Scion Group.

Most residential Internet speeds are measured in Mbps so a one Mbps speed means approximately one million bits per second. A one Gigabit download speed (1 Gbps) means 1,000 times the speed of 1 Mbps. For example, a ten minute video that downloads in 12 minutes at 1 Mbps could download in approximately six seconds via TCN.

Pavlov Media will showcase this technology at the NAA Student Housing Association Exposition in Las Vegas February 29 through March 2.

Pavlov Media, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, is one of the nation’s largest private providers of broadband services (Video, Data and Voice) to multi-family real estate owners. In addition, the company, through its citywide and regional networks, offers commercial grade services in several of its larger markets. Pavlov operates in 140 markets throughout the country. For more information, visit www.pavlovmedia/tcn.

PAVLOV MEDIA’S NEW PRODUCT HELPS PROPERTY MANAGERS DO THEIR JOBS

"Registration wizard" makes it simple to complete broadband signup.

Pavlov Media's new Registration Wizard greatly simplifies the process for residents wanting to sign up for Internet service in multi-dwelling units (MDU's) served by Pavlov Media. This includes properties where residents either use Internet directly from Pavlov Media or properties that use Pavlov Media as the underlying provider.

Property managers know that registration for initial service can produce a lot of questions from residents. Wizard takes the process, simplifies it and reduces the number of calls from residents.

"We have already field-tested Wizard and analysis shows it makes a substantial reduction in calls from residents," Mike Scifres, CEO of Pavlov Media said. "Pavlov Media listened to customer feedback, and then designed this in-house to help improve service for residents, property managers and bulk property managers."

Registration Wizard is filled out in less than 60 seconds and then Internet service starts immediately. No waiting. Fill out the form, hit submit and the broadband service is activated. Wizard improves communications between residents and property managers. And Wizard improves network security by improving the property manager's understanding of data use, which makes the apartment network safer for everyone.

Wizard is adjustable from property to property, depending on the services available at individual properties. It is integrated into a live help chat and includes an integrated knowledge base which has answers to many common questions related to registering for services.

About Pavlov Media: Founded in 1994 and Headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, Pavlov is one of the nation's largest private providers of broadband services (Video, Data and Voice) to multi-family real estate owners. In addition the company, through its citywide and regional networks, offers commercial grade services in several of its larger markets. Pavlov operates in 70 markets throughout the country. For more information about Pavlov Media, visit www.pavlovmedia.com.

NEW PAVLOV-DESIGNED EQUIPMENT INCREASES ABILITY TO REMOTELY CONTROL VIDEO

Equipment helps cable tv operators, others to reduce service time and repair costs

Pavlov Media announces it has finished design and manufacturing has begun manufacturing of its Remote Kontrol, which lets video operators control their video head-end units remotely. The Remote Kontrol has been tested in the field and is ready for deployment. The Remote Kontrol is a remote infrared controller that allows video operators like cable companies, apartment building owners, hospitals and others to manage the video on their system.

The Remote Kontrol allows the operator to control each receiver in the head end system as if that person were standing in front of it with a remote control. Pavlov Media designed the equipment in Champaign, Illinois and it is made in the United States.

“We believe this is a game-changer, in terms of how it helps reduce support and response time to basic video receiver issues,” said Mike Scifres, CEO of Pavlov Media. “Before Remote Kontrol, anytime a channel went out, someone had to call it in and a technician was dispatched. Not now. Remote Kontrol lets the operator make a simple, easy switch, all done remotely.”

About Pavlov Media: Founded in 1994 and Headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, Pavlov is one of the nation’s largest private providers of broadband services (Video, Data and Voice) to multi-family real estate owners. In addition the company, through its citywide and regional networks, offers commercial grade services in several of its larger markets. Pavlov operates in 70 markets throughout the country. For more information about Pavlov Media, visit www.pavlovmedia.com

Pavlov Media announces executive appointments for operations, finances and sales.

Pavlov Media is excited to announce a series of executive appointments. Glenn Meyer will service as President of MDU Services, overseeing operations, finance and sales. Doug Woods will serve as Senior Vice President of Sales. And John Crutcher will be Vice President of Sales.

These announcements complete the formation of Pavlov Media’s executive structure. The announcements were made by Mark Scifres, Chairman, CEO and President of Pavlov Media.

Glenn Meyer will report to Scifres. Doug Woods will report to Meyer and John Crutcher will report to Woods.

“I am excited to have these talented individuals join Pavlov Media,” said Scifres. “These are heavy hitters with lots of experience in the MDU (Multi-Dwelling Unit) and private cable operator markets and I believe their experience will help serve our customers.”

Meyer has many years’ experience as a senior executive in MDU (Multiple Dwelling Unit) and commercial service markets. He has experience in both start-up and emerging growth businesses and has negotiated broadband service agreements for thousands of apartment units. He was founder and CEO of Ygnition Networks, a company that rapidly grew into a multi-million dollar operation providing cable television, Internet and VoIP services.

Doug Woods was instrumental in the successful start-up of a medical device company with patented IP for airborne pathogen containment in ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals, and disaster response. The company went from start-up to 160 employees and became of the dominant private providers of broadband services in the U.S. apartment industry.

John Crutcher has led many successful sales efforts for telecommunications service providers and has served as sales manager and district sales manager for national businesses.

Pavlov Media announces Danville area man is appointed Vice President of Sales.

Pavlov Media is excited to announce John Crutcher will join the firm as Vice President of Sales. Crutcher lives in Catlin, near Danville. The announcement was made by Mark Scifres, Chairman, CEO and President of Pavlov Media.

Crutcher will manage the field sales team, lead Pavlov’s account management group and serve as a liaison between the sales and operation groups. He has led many successful sales efforts for telecommunications service providers and has served as sales manager and district sales manager for national businesses.

“John brings a great deal of experience to Pavlov and I am excited to have him join us,” said Scifres. “He will lead an outstanding sales team, committed to serving our customers.”

Pavlov Media Recognized as MDU Partner of the Year at Annual Ruckus BIG DOGS Conference

Ruckus Shines Light on Highest Achieving Partners in Various Industry Sectors for their Contributions to Widespread Adoption of Smart Wi-Fi Products

October 17, 2011 – Pavlov Media today announced that it was named MDU Partner of the Year by Smart Wi-Fi innovator Ruckus Wireless at the company's annual BIG DOGS Partner Conference, which took place October 6 and 7, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The BIG DOGS awards program recognizes Ruckus' reseller and integration partners that are making the most valuable contributions to the broad industry adoption of Smart Wi-Fi products and technology across various sectors, including education, healthcare, hospitality, and the enterprise, according to Ron Gill, director of North American sales for Ruckus Wireless. Ruckus now has over 3,500 BIG DOG partners around the world – having effectively doubled its global channel base over the last 12 months.

"As one of the newest entrants in the enterprise wireless LAN market, our channel has now propelled Ruckus into the top five WLAN global suppliers and is recognized as fastest growing wireless company within that group," said Gill. "As the only pure-play Wi-Fi supplier that is entirely channel based, our partners have driven this remarkable growth."

This year's awards honored eight U.S.-based solutions providers that made the most significant contribution in expanding Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi products within select U.S. vertical markets. The award selections were based on a variety of criteria such number of deals and scope of deployments for which the partner was directly responsible, as well as their general participation in the Ruckus BIG DOGS program. Over the past year Ruckus has expanded its BIG DOGS partner program and enhanced the content and materials available to its channel partners, to help them solve organizations' growing wireless networking challenges with the Ruckus ZoneFlex Smart Wireless LAN system.

With the dramatic rise in wireless-only mobile devices being used on corporate networks, more businesses are turning to the Ruckus ZoneFlex system to meet the capacity and performance challenges required in the Mobile Internet age.

Since the beginning of 2011 Ruckus has added over 1,800 new resellers and integrators around the world. In North America, more than 1,300 value-added solutions providers are now reselling Ruckus ZoneFlex products.

"This is an exciting award, affirming Pavlov Media's leadership in student housing Wi-Fi and demonstrates the value of Ruckus Wireless products in the multi-family space," said Mark Scifres, CEO of Pavlov Media.

About Ruckus Wireless, Inc.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Ruckus Wireless is a supplier of advanced wireless systems for the mobile networking market. The company markets and manufactures a wide range of indoor and outdoor "Smart Wi-Fi" products for mobile operators, broadband service providers and corporate enterprises. Ranked as the top telecom company in the 2009 Inc. Magazine 500 list and named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Ruckus Wireless has realized dramatic growth. With more than 25 patents granted to date, Ruckus invented state-of-the-art wireless technology that focuses and directs signals over the best performing paths, automatically adapting them to changing environmental conditions. This unique capability extends signal range and ensures consistent reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi. The company has raised $51 million in funding from premier investors such as Sequoia Capital, Focus Ventures, Sutter Hill, Motorola, T–Ventures, Telus Ventures and Firelake Capital. The company is led by Ms. Selina Lo, president and chief executive officer. For more information, visit Ruckus Wireless at http://www.ruckuswireless.com.

Wavelength Corporation and Pavlov Combine Forces

Technology Expertise and Entrepreneurial Leadership Combine To Create Industry-Leading Service Provider

For Immediate Release: January 26, 2011

Raleigh, North Carolina and Champaign, Illinois -- Pavlov Media and Wavelength Corporation are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Wavelength, headquartered in Raleigh, NC is a wholesale provider of managed data, video and low-voltage construction services to student and traditional apartment communities. Pavlov Media, headquartered in Champaign, IL provides both wholesale and retail managed data, video and voice services to student, military and luxury multifamily housing communities.

The merger creates a powerful and unique company that will service 100,000 users in 35 states with a full range of wireless and wired turnkey solutions.

"We are excited about this transaction and are confident it will mean great things for Wavelength, our customers, partners and vendors," said Eric Teague, Co-founder and CEO of Wavelength.

Mark Scifres, Founder and CEO of Pavlov Media said, "We believe that consolidation in our space will lead to improved performance for our customers in terms of value and network performance. Eric Teague has proven his ability to build a world-class team, design innovative solutions and to create value for customers. I am looking forward to working together."

Robert Grosz, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer notes, "This merger will leverage the experience and niche market focus that both companies have in providing world class service to student housing real estate owners and their residents. Together, we will raise the bar in providing cutting edge services to this very demanding but valuable subscriber demographic."

Wavelength will join the family of Pavlov Media subsidiaries and will continue to operate under the Wavelength name. Eric Teague will join Pavlov Media as an Executive Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer.

Glenn Meyer, Senior Vice President for Corporate Development for Pavlov Media stated, "We are excited about this transaction and the opportunity to partner with the Wavelength team. This deal makes tremendous sense for both companies as our geographic markets are aligned, our skill sets are complimentary and the economies of scale are significant. This strategy is consistent with our directives to seek strategic acquisitions."

About Wavelength Corporation:(www.gowavelength.com) Wavelength Corporation headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina is one of the nation.s premier providers of broadband services (video and data) to the multi-family real estate market. The company currently serves over 20,000 users in 28 states throughout the country. For information regarding this press release or the company please contact:

Eric Teague
(919) 466-4591

About Pavlov Media:-(www.pavlovmedia.com) Pavlov Media, founded in 1994 and Headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, is one of the nation.s largest private providers of broadband services (Video, Data and Voice) to multi-family real estate owners. In addition the company, through its citywide and regional networks, offers commercial grade services in several of its larger markets. Pavlov operates in 70 markets throughout the country. For information regarding this press release or the company please contact:

Glenn Meyer
(425) 503-0943

Keeping Students Unplugged but Well Connected with ZoneFlex Smart Wireless LANs

January 22, 2009

Ruckus Wireless

Given their density, size and complexity, multi-family and student housing facilities are one of the most difficult environments to provide consistent and uniform Wi-Fi services. Just ask Pavlov Media.

A specialized provider of voice, data and digital entertainment services to multi-family housing, Pavlov Media (Pavlov) was tapped by Education Realty Trust to figure out a way to make Wi-Fi work better at Players Club apartment community in Statesboro, Georgia. More...

eWeek Article: How to Migrate to a Single-Platform IP Network

May 27,2008

By Michael O'Linc

Lots of companies have multi-vendor networks, and sometimes they have no choice. But there are also times when it makes more sense to build your enterprise network around a single vendor's hardware—if only to help you stay sane. Michael O'Linc, senior director of Network Operations for Pavlov Media, explains how his company accomplished what can be a very challenging operation. Read the article...

Michael O'Linc is senior director of Network Operations for Pavlov Media, a nationwide triple-play communications and technology provider that delivers customized offerings of high-speed Internet services, digital video entertainment and telephone services to MDUs (Multi-Dwelling Units). Such units include student housing, luxury apartments and exclusive homeowner's associations.

O'Linc is responsible for the operational support of all Pavlov-supported networks throughout the United States. He ensures consistent network-monitoring practices, and provides leadership and guidance to direct reports.

GO Networks Wi-Fi Technology Deployed By Pavlov Media To Launch Downtown Municipal Wireless Broadband Internet Access With The City Of Champaign, Illinois

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

City of Champaign, the home of University of Illinois, gets state-of-the art outdoor Wi-Fi network just in time for back to school

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – September 5, 2007 – GO Networks, an innovative leader in carrier-class outdoor Wi-Fi solutions and a subsidiary of NextWave Wireless Inc., (NASDAQ: WAVE), today announced the launch of a downtown Champaign, IL Wi-Fi network that provides free wireless internet access to downtown Champaign outdoor cafes and the historic West Side Park.

While larger cities are still in the planning and implementation phases of adopting Wi-Fi technology within their communities, GO Networks and Pavlov Media have made it a reality for the City of Champaign. GO Networks has implemented the advanced Wi-Fi technology that is at the heart of the network, and Pavlov Media provides the network’s operational services and bandwidth. Pavlov’s triple-play capabilities - delivery of voice, video and data over a common infrastructure – means that the City of Champaign’s network can grow as new applications of wireless broadband are implemented.

"Launching a Wi-Fi network downtown has been a great boost to our community, putting us on par with larger cities’ broadband wireless offerings. The positive response from our community has reaffirmed our choice of working with GO Networks and Pavlov Media," said T.J. Blakeman, Champaign’s city planner. "We believe that the partnership between these two companies and our city is a testament to the quality of high-tech businesses we are able to attract."

Using existing street lights and traffic poles as mounting assets, the City of Champaign’s Wi-Fi network is powered by GO Networks’ innovative xRFTM adaptive beamforming smart antenna technology and is serviced by Pavlov Media. Computers with Wi-Fi capabilities can now get free broadband access to the Internet outdoors throughout the downtown area. In addition, with GO Networks’ xRF smart antenna technology, Pavlov Media is able to provide superior Wi-Fi performance and coverage while significantly reducing the number Wi-Fi devices required for the area.

"GO Networks is committed to developing advanced solutions, purpose-built for maximizing outdoor Wi-Fi performance and superior economics for our customers," said Oz Leave, president and CEO of GO Networks. "We are excited to work with our partners, the City of Champaign and Pavlov Media, to make broadband wireless access – anywhere, anytime -- a reality for the entire downtown community."

The new network was completed prior to the return of nearly 40,000 University of Illinois students following summer break.

"This new wireless network is made possible both by the superior technology of GO Networks and by the vision of the leaders of the City of Champaign," said Mark Scifres, CEO, Pavlov Media. "We believe that this network is a model for Wi-Fi network implementation in any municipality, and are particularly proud that the new network will benefit the community of Champaign, our home town and corporate headquarters."

About GO Networks

GO Networks, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NextWave Wireless Inc. (NASDAQ: WAVE), is a global supplier of carrier-class, Mobile Broadband Wireless (MBW) Wi-Fi solutions to commercial and municipal wireless broadband service providers. GO Networks’ family of micro, pico and femto Wi-Fi base stations utilize advanced xRFTM adaptive beamforming smart-antenna technology to provide operators the network performance and economics they need to profitably deliver mobile broadband services to customers. GO Networks is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, U.S.A., and operates a large research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. It maintains sales offices in China and Germany. Visit GO Networks at www.gonetworks.com.

About Pavlov Media

Pavlov Media is a nationwide triple-play communications and technology provider that delivers customized offerings of high-speed Internet services, digital video entertainment, and telephone services to Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs) such as student housing, luxury apartments and exclusive homeowner's associations. Their staff has been recognized for its quick response to customers. Their strategic partnerships with companies such as AT&T, Cisco Systems, InfiniSys,D-Link, Thomson and HP allow Pavlov Media to deliver the best options for Internet, television, and telephone communications. Mark Scifres founded Pavlov Media in 1992, which has become the longest-running successful MDU broadband provider in the country. More information at www.pavlovmedia.com .

About NextWave Wireless Inc.

NextWave Wireless Inc. supplies a broad range of advanced mobile broadband and wireless multimedia products and technologies to many of the largest mobile device manufacturers, network equipment suppliers, and wireless service providers in the world. NextWave’s products include WiMAX/Wi-Fi semiconductors, TD-CDMA mobile broadband systems, wide-area Wi-Fi networks, and device-embedded multimedia software solutions. The company develops and markets its products through its family of world-class operating companies which include NextWave Broadband Inc., PacketVideo Corporation, IPWireless, and GO Networks, Inc. NextWave’s extensive portfolio of licensed spectrum holdings include nationwide spectrum in the U.S., Germany, and Switzerland. The company intends to make its spectrum available to customers of its advanced mobile broadband products and solutions. NextWave Wireless is headquartered in San Diego, California, U.S.A., and has offices in over a dozen countries. Visit NextWave Wireless at www.nextwave.com.

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Downtown wireless network goes online

Saturday August 11, 2007

By Greg Kline

A new, free downtown wireless system in Champaign, connected to the Internet, was officially up and running Friday.

Champaign-based Pavlov Media, which is providing the system as a community service with Go Networks and the city of Champaign, has been testing the network, the sign-on Web site and other details most of this week.

Crews from the city, the California-based wireless equipment provider Go Networks, and Pavlov began installing the wireless access points, or nodes, on city light and traffic light poles in the downtown area Aug. 2.

To use the system, you need a wireless laptop or other mobile device capable of making a standard Wi-Fi connection.

Once connected, you open your Web browser, which takes you to a sign-in page. You have to provide your name, address, an e-mail address and phone number, which Pavlov collects for legal liability purposes, under the federal Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act, among other things.

Dorothy Kallmayer, Pavlov's business development manager, said the information is stored in a database. But Pavlov doesn't use it except in the case of legal action.

"That information is not sold," she said. "We are not in that business."

You end up at a page thanking you for registering, with links to community-oriented Web sites like the city's, the University of Illinois' and the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District's.

Once connected, the system functions like an unfettered wireless Internet access point at any number of coffee shops, libraries and other public places.

Users can be connected to the system for up to three hours before having to go through the sign-on process again. You have to go through the process each time you sign on, the system doesn't remember you.

The wireless access points have been placed at 10 locations downtown in an area roughly bounded by State Street, Church and Main streets, Walnut Street and University Avenue, including West Side Park. The nodes work together to create a wireless "mesh" network that basically covers the whole downtown.

The Champaign City Council cleared the way for the project in June by approving an agreement to allow the wireless access points to be placed on traffic signal and light poles. The city allowed the installations at no charge as long as the service remains free, which is Pavlov's intention.

Go Network's Yaniv Sazman said the wireless nodes have been tested with a range as far as 13 miles in unobstructed terrain. In town, they will broadcast a signal for about a half mile, he said.

Coverage depends on buildings, leafy trees and other obstructions between a user and a node. The system is mostly for outdoors, although a signal is obtainable in buildings with enough windows and near a node or nodes.

Pavlov, headquartered in Church Street Square downtown, provides voice and data communications and digital video entertainment services for apartment communities and other, generally "bulk," customers in 29 states. The company employs 86 people and operates a 24-hour call center.

Pavlov has a lot of customers in the Champaign-Urbana area but isn't well-known locally in general. Company officials hope the wireless system heightens its profile, and also see the system as a community asset that could draw even more people downtown.

Find this article at:
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/2007/08/11/downtown_wireless_network_goes_online

Wi-Fi coming to downtown Champaign

Friday August 3, 2007

By Greg Kline

By next week, downtown Champaign should be covered in an invisible wireless net making free Internet access available to almost anyone with a wireless laptop and other mobile devices using the common Wi-Fi standard.

Employees from Champaign-based Pavlov Media, which is installing the system as a community gift and publicity tool; Go Networks, the wireless equipment provider; and the city of Champaign began deploying the necessary hardware Thursday morning.

The project will place wireless access points, or nodes, on 10 locations downtown in an area bounded by State Street, Church and Main streets, Walnut Street and University Avenue.

The Champaign City Council cleared the way for the project in June by approving an agreement to allow the wireless access points to be placed on traffic signal and light poles.

Since then, city officials have been reviewing the system as Pavlov has settled on the equipment it will use, said T.J. Blakeman, the Champaign city planner who has worked on the project. The city is helping with the installation, particularly connecting the nodes to power.

"They'll be hard-wired into the lights," Blakeman said.

The city is allowing the installations at no charge as long as the service remains free, which is Pavlov's intention.

Go Networks, a national mobile high-speed wireless provider that's a division of NextWave Wireless, became aware of the project from a story on the Web and quickly pitched its technology to Pavlov.

"This is gonna be one of my reference networks," said Kevin Soss, the Midwest sales representative for the company, based in Mountain View, Calif.

"We're real excited about the partnership," said Dorothy Kallmayer, Pavlov's business development manager.

Go Network's Yaniv Sazman said the wireless nodes have been tested with a range as far as 13 miles in unobstructed terrain. In town, they will broadcast a signal for about a half mile, he said.

"This one can pretty much cover the whole park," Soss said, standing near a light pole at Church and State streets across from West Side Park.

That coverage will depend to some extent on the number of trees between a user and a node, which can affect reception.

"Concrete, steel, especially sheet metal, it's not a good conductor of signals," said Soss, a 1973 University of Illinois graduate.

That will make the system largely an outdoor thing, although people in downtown buildings may be able to pick up a signal near windows.

The nodes work together to create a wireless "mesh" network that should basically cover the whole downtown, and even heal itself automatically if one node goes out, Soss said.

Pavlov has a lot of customers in the Champaign-Urbana area but isn't well-known locally in general. The wireless system should heighten its profile. Pavlov officials also see the system as a community asset that could draw even more people to Champaign's burgeoning downtown, Kallmayer said.

People should be able to use the system with any standard Wi-Fi-equipped, Web-capable laptop or mobile device. Users will need to provide a name, address and phone number to register.

Access will come in three-hour increments, Kallmayer said, after which someone using the system will have to sign on again.

Find this article at:
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/2007/08/03/wifi_coming_to_downtown

City of Champaign News - Pavlov Media Proposes Free Downtown Wireless Network

Thursday, March 15th, 2007

Pavlov Media (formally Fusion Broadband) was founded in Champaign, IL and specializes in providing internet, phone and cable service primarily to residents in large apartment complexes in 27 states throughout the United States. Pavlov is headquartered on the first floor of Church Street Square at Church and Randolph Streets in Downtown Champaign.

Dorothy Kallmayer, Development Manager for Pavlov Media, has recently approached the Planning Department about donating and implementing a free wireless network for Downtown Champaign. City Staff is currently working with Pavlov to identify their specific needs for mounting of hardware on city light poles. The initial conversations indicate that approximately 5-10 units would be needed to provide reliable wireless service in the core of Downtown and West Side Park. Staff will continue to work toward a license agreement with hopes of having a network up and running in time for warmer weather and the start of the outdoor café season.

If you have any questions about this program please call T.J. Blakeman in the Planning Department at 403-8800.

Pavlov Media acquires Data-Tel Solutions

July 11th, 2006

Pavlov Media acquires Data-Tel Solutions, a provider of city wide wireless services.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., August 18, 2006 — Pavlov Media announces today that it has completed the acquisition of Data-Tel Solutions, Inc., a diverse wireless ISP serving residential, Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU), and hotel markets in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Included under the umbrella of Data-Tel Solutions is its Champaign, IL based Sky Networks wireless network and services.

With the addition of Data-Tel Solutions, Pavlov Media gains a valuable network footprint and an engineering team who have been building wireless networks for over eight years.

"We're making a number of changes and acquisitions to improve the scope, reliability and speed of our services to our customers," said Mark Scifres, Pavlov Media's CEO, "the addition of Data-Tel's existing wireless networks only solidifies our ability to provide fast, reliable service over superbly built networks."

"We are excited about the acquisition." said Ken Targosz, President of Data-Tel Solutions. "Pavlov Media's reputation for customer service and responsiveness will serve our customers well. We expect an easy transition and are looking forward to joining the Pavlov Media team."

Existing Sky Networks and Data-Tel customers were notified of the coming change last week and can expect hardware and software upgrades in the coming months. Customers with questions about the acquisition can phone 888.396.0033 for more information.

About Pavlov Media

Pavlov Media (formerly Fusion Broadband) is a nationwide triple-play communications and technology provider that delivers customized offerings of high-speed Internet services, digital video entertainment, and telephone services to Multi-Dwelling Units (MDU's) such as student housing, luxury apartments and exclusive homeowner's associations. Our staff is agile and experienced and our service response rates are the best in the business. Our strategic partnerships with companies such as AT&T, Cisco Systems, InfiniSys, and HP allow Pavlov Media to deliver the best options for Internet, television, and telephone communications. More information at www.pavlovmedia.com.

About Data-Tel-Solutions

Data-Tel-Solutions was created in 1998 to take a visionary approach of building metro wifi networks to service dense MDU markets by using frequencies authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Its wireless data services are capable of handling anything terrestrial connections can do and more. With "over the air" spread spectrum coding and encryption, we can make connections as secure as hardened land lines at a fraction of the cost and deliver multiple access possibilities in even the most difficult network terrains.

AT&T provides Pavlov with internet services

July 5, 2006

CHAMPAIGN, IL, July 7, 2006 — AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) announced today that it has won a three-year, $2.4 million voice and data contract with Pavlov Media (formerly Fusion Broadband) to provide enhanced high-speed Internet services to multi-dwelling University communities. Pavlov Media operates in 27 states and in 119 properties and transports satellite television, telephone, and high speed Internet services to more than 50,000 users.

Under the terms of the agreement, AT&T will provide Pavlov Media with voice and data services, including high speed Internet data, long distance voice services and bundled offerings that integrate numerous services into packaged solutions to meet the needs of Pavlov Media's customers.

"AT&T's reliability, bandwidth and top quality performance will allow us to provide our clients with even better service," said Mark Scifres, Chief Executive Officer for Pavlov Media, "and that's what we're focused on right now - better, faster service."

In addition, through the award-winning secure AT&T BusinessDirect^® portal, Pavlov Media gains online access to tools that provide real-time reports on network performance and direct access to AT&T's ordering, status, inventory and trouble management and billing systems. With access to these systems Pavlov Media can bid, process and support sites as a natural extension ATT, a large strategic advantage.

Fusion Broadband changes name to Pavlov Media

June 1, 2006

Internet, phone and cable provider, Fusion Broadband, has announced that the company will re-brand and rename under the moniker Pavlov Media, effective June 1, 2006.

"After having pumped millions of dollars into strengthening our infrastructure, announcing broadband partnerships with AT&T and making a number of other internal changes," explained Mark Scifres, CEO, "we felt the company needed a new name, look and feel - a new face, if you will - to reflect the culture shift that's already underway here. We're a fun company that provides a smart, dependable product and we want our brand to better reflect that."

Fusion Broadband was founded in Champaign, IL and now provides internet, phone and cable service primarily to residents in Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs) in 27 states throughout the United States.

The name change is the first of many announcements the company plans to make this summer. Other changes include 24/7 customer service with shorter hold times and plans to unveil new services and service areas.

Current Fusion Broadband subscribers will find that their service and pricing are unchanged and can contact Pavlov Media at 888.4.PAVLOV or see pavlovmedia.com for more information.