FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ALAMEDA P&T CHANNEL 31 UPGRADE CONTINUES

ALAMEDA, Calif., October 10, 2005 - Alameda Power & Telecom has begun a project that will significantly upgrade Channel 31, its unique public access programming initiative.

In order to complete the work, Channel 31 remains be off the air. Alameda Power & Telecom asks for the patience of its customers while it completes the effort. Alameda Cable TV subscribers should check the Channel 31 website (www.alamedatv.org) for updates on the station's availability.

The equipment upgrade will provide Channel 31 with much greater flexibility in its cablecasting and messaging capabilities and ultimately allow for additional programming.

Public Access Channel 31 provides locally focused cable television public programming produced or sponsored by Alameda residents and organizations, as well as one-of-a-kind community programming produced by Channel 31 staff.