Telkonet Delivers an Integrated Broadband Internet Backbone to Trendwest Resorts

Tuesday March 28, 8:00 am ET
Begins to Implement Its Platform Vision to a Leader in the Timeshare Industry


GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2006--Telkonet, Inc. (Amex:TKO - News), the leader in providing in-building broadband access over existing electrical wiring, today announced that based on the successful deployment of the Telkonet iWire System(TM) at four of their WorldMark resort properties, Trendwest Resorts is finalizing its implementation plan for a broad-based rollout of Telkonet's system. Following an initial trial and proof-of-concept in the WorldMark Camlin in Seattle, Washington, Telkonet installed the powerline communications (PLC) system in three additional properties: WorldMark Las Vegas, WorldMark San Francisco and WorldMark Windsor in Windsor, California - representing more than 800 condominium-style units. Numerous Wi-Fi hot spots, fed by the Telkonet system, provide additional mobility within the timeshare's pools, public areas, and convention space. In addition, the system acts as a platform to support printing from the rooms and a billing system. The Telkonet iWire System is one of a number of WorldMark Owner Network(TM) services being developed by Goodwell Technologies and WorldMark to maximize the owner experience while traveling.


Trendwest Resorts focuses on owner benefits and providing its owners with the best in customer service and satisfaction. In selecting an Internet access solution, the company was searching for a hands-off system that would require minimal front desk or technical support. Their solution also had to be easily scalable, plus act as a dynamic platform to support future services, such as energy management and advanced communications, such as voice over IP (VoIP).

In selecting the Telkonet iWire System, Trendwest cited the importance of using a building's internal electrical wiring to distribute broadband Internet and data access throughout the property, turning every power outlet into a data access port. The fact that Telkonet's system can support multiple applications was also important to the company.

Dave Akins, Vice President of Trendwest Resort Operations, commented, "We're pleased to offer secure high-speed Internet service to our WorldMark owners and guests, so they can stay connected while on vacation. Our resort managers and our Director of Resort Services, Steve Townsend, who led this project, were impressed with the initial system implementation - especially the lack of disruption during installation and service reliability. Once we have determined the demand at these four test resorts, we will explore utilizing this technology at other locations."

Rob Clift, Resort Manager, WorldMark Las Vegas, added, "The Telkonet service has provided high-speed Internet access to our 402 vacation ownership units and wireless connectivity to all of our common areas throughout the resort. The Telkonet installation at WorldMark Las Vegas was an easy process that will be a great benefit for our owners."



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