On Command Introduces High Definition TeleMate(TM) Set-Top Box

Video-on-Demand Entertainment Company Demonstrates Prototype at HITEC 2003 DENVER, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On Command Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ONCO), a leading provider of in-room interactive entertainment for the hotel industry and its guests, announced today that its prototype HD TeleMate set-top box will be demonstrated at HITEC 2003 in New Orleans. HD TeleMate provides full high definition television support including 720p and 1080i formats in VOD applications, and incorporates an HD tuner to allow reception of off-air ATSC broadcast channels. In addition, the platform supports the major digital audio formats. As a true IP solution, the TeleMate and HD TeleMate products utilize industry standard IP infrastructures spanning many standards-based technologies. As part of On Command's demonstration at HITEC 2003, On Command will demonstrate a TeleMate platform using a DOCSIS CMTS/cable modem for its infrastructure, which provides additional infrastructure options for hotels. HD TeleMate is an extension of On Command's TeleMate platform, which features IP video-on-demand delivery to the hotel room. A key benefit is that hotels can choose to add a single room or floor at a time as opposed to installing the technology in the entire hotel. This enables hotels to enjoy all the benefits of IP technology. IP technology gives hoteliers access to not only the TeleMate line of products but to many other IP based products and applications now and in the future. Because TeleMate is compatible with On Command's Roommate(TM) platform, it's easy for hotels to upgrade their Roommate digital systems to TeleMate IP on an as needed basis to meet guest demands. "The HD TeleMate set-top box is an example of On Command's commitment to the utilization of standards based hardware and software and third party off the shelf technologies," said David Simpson, senior vice president of engineering for On Command. "Leading edge design work from Tivella, Sigma Designs, Apple Computer and Com21 have enabled us to make great strides with this technology." About On Command On Command Corporation ( http://www.oncommand.com ) is a leading provider of in- room entertainment technology to the lodging and cruise ship industries. On Command is a majority-owned subsidiary of Liberty Satellite & Technology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LSTTA, LSTTB). On Command entertainment services include: on-demand movies; television Internet services using high-speed broadband connectivity; television email; short form television features covering drama, comedy, news and sports; PlayStation video games; and music-on-demand services through Instant Media Network, a majority-owned subsidiary of On Command Corporation and the leading provider of digital on-demand music services to the hotel industry. All On Command products are connected to guest rooms and managed by leading edge video-on-demand navigational controls and a state-of-the art guest user interface system. The guest menu system can be customized by hotel properties to create a robust platform that services the needs of On Command hotel partners and the traveling public. On Command and its distribution network services more than 1,000,000 guest rooms, which touch more than 300 million guests annually. On Command's direct served hotel properties are located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, and Argentina. On Command distributors serve cruise ships operating under the Royal Caribbean, Costa and Carnival flags. On Command hotel properties include more than 100 of the most prestigious hotel chains and operators in the lodging industry: Accor, Adam's Mark Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hilton Hotels Corporation, Hyatt, Loews, Marriott (Courtyard, Renaissance, Fairfield Inn and Residence Inn), Radisson, Ramada, Six Continents Hotels (Inter-Continental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn), Starwood Hotels & Resorts (Westin, Sheraton, W Hotels and Four Points), and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Certain of the above statements, other than statements relating to the historical performance of On Command, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of On Command, or industry results, to differ materially from future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others: general economic and business conditions and industry trends; the regulatory and competitive environment of the industry in which On Command operates; uncertainties inherent in new business strategies; new product launches and development plans, including the future profitability of such added services and the large capital expenditures involved; rapid technological changes; the acquisition, development and/or financing of telecommunications networks and services; the development and provision of new services, including the customer acceptance and use rates; future financial performance, including availability, terms and deployment of capital; the ability of vendors to deliver required equipment, software and services; availability of qualified personnel; changes in the nature of key strategic relationships with hotel chains and their franchises, including the renewal of existing agreements on favorable terms; and competitor responses to On Command's products and services, and the overall market acceptance of such products and services. These factors are also discussed in On Command's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its recent filings on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements (and such risks, uncertainties and other factors) speak only as of the date hereof, and On Command expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein, to reflect any change in On Command's expectations with regard thereto, or any other changes in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.