Telkonet On-Track With FCC's Broadband Over Power Line Initiative

Telkonet, Inc. (AMEX:TKO) the leader in Commercial Powerline Communications (PLC) bridging the "Outlet to the Internet", announced that by facilitating access to Broadband over Power lines (BPL), the Federal Communications Commission takes an important step in expanding the reach of broadband service to rural and underserved areas because power lines reach virtually every home and community in the country.

ANNAPOLIS, MD (PRWEB) February 20, 2004 -- Telkonet, Inc. (AMEX:TKO) the leader in Commercial Powerline Communications (PLC) bridging the "Outlet to the Internet", announced that by facilitating access to Broadband over Power lines (BPL), the Federal Communications Commission takes an important step in expanding the reach of broadband service to rural and underserved areas because power lines reach virtually every home and community in the country. This access will allow Telkonet's proprietary PlugPlus(TM) Solutions to facilitate the "last mile" deployment spanning the "Digital Divide" within these community's, bringing high-speed Internet to existing structures such as hotels, apartment buildings, schools and government facilities.

As the FCC continues promoting the empowerment of the utility industry and the untapped capabilities of the nation's power grid to deliver the broadband internet signal via BPL, the resulting changes could significantly expand the market reach for Telkonet's proprietary and patented products.

Ronald W. Pickett, President and CEO of Telkonet, Inc. stated, "We have worked diligently to position Telkonet to be recognized as the leading provider of commercial powerline communications services. We are keenly aware of the potential for our PLC technology to help bridge the digital divide in the U.S. I share Chairman Powell's optimism about the rapid facilitation of BPL and I also look forward to the day when every electrical outlet will have the potential to offer high-speed broadband and other high-tech applications to all Americans."

About Telkonet

The Telkonet PlugPlus(TM) family of networking and internetworking products offers a viable and cost-effective alternative to the challenges of hardwired and wireless local area networks (LANs) due to the fact that Telkonet's products provide connectivity over existing electrical wiring and do not require the costly installation of additional wiring or major disruption of business activity. Telkonet PlugPlus(TM) products are designed for use in commercial and residential applications, including multi-dwelling units and the hospitality and government markets where the Telkonet system can, in many cases be implemented more quickly and less expensively than adding dedicated wiring or installing a wireless system. For more information, visit www.telkonet.com.

Statements included in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties such as competitive factors, technological development, market demand and the Company's ability to obtain new contracts and accurately estimate net revenues due to variability in size, scope and duration of projects, and internal issues in the sponsoring client. Further information on potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results, can be found in the Company's Registration Statement and in its Reports on Forms 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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