SIOUX FALLS SD, June 26, 2007 � LodgeNet Entertainment
Corporation (Nasdaq: LNET) today announced the launch of its High Speed
Internet Access (HSIA) Preventative Maintenance Program through LodgeNet
StayOnline. The program was introduced to reduce HSIA system outages and
support calls made to outside vendors with a proactive approach to conducting
inventory checks, equipment replacement and functionality assessment upgrades.
Guests now expect an in-room technology experience that is comparable
to the home and office, and the Preventative Maintenance Program helps
assure a reliable Internet experience by using a proactive maintenance
program to prevent Internet signal strength loss, corrosion and system
outages in hospitality locations.
The Preventative Maintenance Program offers hoteliers the following
two service options:
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Periodic Preventative Maintenance Plan: This plan will provide inspection
and maintenance of head-end hardware, systems checks from head-end to guest
rooms for connectivity speed and functionality and includes coverage of
wired as well as wireless rooms. Scheduled inspections and maintenance
visits will occur every 4-6 weeks.
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Wireless RF Refresh: This plan comprises a thorough wireless
survey and a complete systems physical check. Each access point is isolated
and test for proper coverage and signal integrity. In addition, all cables
and antennas will be checked for corrosion and security, and serviced as
needed. This service will be conducted in a systematic fashion over the
course of the year�s service calls.
�Commercial Internet services benefit from a proactive approach to maintenance
just like any other utility,� said Steven R. Pofahl, Senior Vice President
of Technical Operations at LodgeNet. �No program existed in the hospitality
and lodging market to address this need. The launch of our preventative
maintenance program is a testament to LodgeNet�s commitment to delivering
the highest quality in-room experiences, and being the one-stop service
provider for hoteliers.�
LodgeNet StayOnline delivers a comprehensive converged network platform
of wired and wireless high-speed Internet access and networking solutions
exclusively for the hospitality and lodging industry. StayOnline has provided
comprehensive, full property HSIA coverage solutions since 1999.
About LodgeNet
LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation is the leading provider of consumer
media and Internet connectivity services designed to meet the unique needs
of hospitality, healthcare and other visitor and guest-based businesses.
LodgeNet serves more than 1.8 million hotel rooms representing 9,300 hotel
properties worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout the
United States. LodgeNet's services include on demand movies, games, television
programming, music and information, along with subscription sports programming
and high-speed Internet access. LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation
owns and operates businesses under the industry leading brands: LodgeNet,
LodgeNetRX, On Command and StayOnline. LodgeNet is listed on NASDAQ and
trades under the symbol LNET. For more information, please visit www.lodgenet.com.
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