Quarterhill Inc T.QTRH

Wi-Lan @ Comtex

[dave219]

World View Research 1/23/04 Jan 23, 2004 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- City of Industry, CA -- The Los Gatos, Calif.-based company Netflix (Nasdaq:NFLX) said for downloadable movies to be a viable business proposition, Netflix CEO said, there need to be consistent broadband connections in a majority of homes across America; widespread availability of WiFi wireless technology; and a TV set-top box that can receive WiFi and display the crystal-clear signal of a movie on the set. Wi-LAN Inc. (TSX:WIN), a global provider of broadband wireless communications products and technologies, today launched its CONTINUITY PROGRAM at the Wireless Communication Association's 10th Annual Technical Symposium and Business Expo in San Jose, California. The core of the CONTINUITY PROGRAM is Wi-LAN's commitment that any current LIBRA Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) will operate side by side, in the same network, the same cell and even the same sector with future WiMAX compliant CPEs. The CONTINUITY PROGRAM will minimize network and revenue disruption and protect customers'investment in current technology when networks are transitioned to WiMAX compliant equipment. Air-Q Wi-Fi Corporation (OTCBB: AQWF), a Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) Internet access provider, announced recently that it had opened two more Wi-Fi hotspots in Phoenix, AZ, to paying customers. Air-Q purchased the network-ready Q-Spots, under its Q-Spot(TM)-brand Wi-Fi hotspot development agreement with its Phoenix development. 'Our Phoenix development partner is fulfilling our expectations for prompt constructing and delivering network-ready Q-Spots,'said David Loflin, Air-Q's president. 'As with our other Phoenix Q-Spot, these new Q-Spots are located in isolated establishments. However, our development partner continues its pursuit of the installation of Q-Spots in Phoenix-area hotels and office buildings,'Mr. Loflin added. About World View Research World View Research is a next generation financial news network that provides compensatory news and research analysis coverage to the public. Call or visit us today for a membership and to find out how World View Research can help enhance the awareness of your company's news to the global financial community. World View Research may have an equity position of up to 4.9% in the companies mentioned herein and may buy or sell the stock any time. Please visit our Section 17B disclaimer at www.worldviewresearch.com CONTACT: World View Research e-mail: [e-mail] M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at https://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [e-mail].