International Datacasting's Profline Operations Awarded Contract for New MPEG4 HE-AAC Satellite Radio Network in Europe

Market Wire, April, 2006

International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC) announced today that PROFLine B.V., their wholly owned subsidiary and base of operations in Europe, has received a new order from the commercial broadcaster Radio Contact in Belgium, to supply equipment for a major new satellite radio network upgrade. The order calls for the delivery of PROFLine's next generation Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) satellite receivers based on the new High Efficiency Advanced Audio Coding industry standard MPEG4 HE AAC and specifically designed for the professional radio broadcast market. PROFLine's equipment will be used to upgrade the Radio Contact network, primarily in Belgium, and will replace an older generation of technology which has reached end of life.

Ron Clifton, President and CEO of IDC stated: "We are delighted that Radio Contact selected us to provide our next generation technology for their new network. They are one of the largest radio networks in Belgium and their business is important to us."

Francis Lemaire, Managing Director of Radio Contact and chief architect for the network said: "I am very pleased with the quality and performance of the PROFLine product line. After testing their equipment we have come to the conclusion that PROFLine is the perfect partner for setting up our first MPEG4 HE-AAC based satellite radio network. They have brought us a tailor-made and cost-effective solution with an excellent price-performance ratio."

Berry Eskes, PROFLine's Director of Marketing and Sales said, "We are truly proud that Radio Contact has granted this contract to PROFLine. They have very demanding audio quality standards and specific functional requirements. By choosing our next generation DVB satellite receivers with the new MPEG4HE-AAC coding, they have a highly flexible system architecture that will allow them to easily expand the network with new services in the future."

The announcement was made at the annual National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference and exhibition in Las Vegas-one of the largest high tech trade shows in the world. IDC is exhibiting products and applications, including the full PROFline product line, at its booth in the Central hall: C-5841, April 24-27

About Radio Contact:

Radio Contact was founded 1980 in Brussels is one of the first commercial radio broadcasters in Belgium. Today Radio Contact is the market leader in Belgium supporting multiple radio stations in the Wallonian and Flanders region. Aside from Belgium, the Radio Contact group has radio stations in Bulgaria, Rumania, Moldavia and Turkey. Please visit the Radio Contact website at www.radiocontact.be .

About PROFLine B.V.:

PROFLine B.V., an International Datacasting Company located in Arnhem, the Netherlands, is a leading developer and manufacturer of audio and data distribution systems for the worldwide broadcast satellite and CATV market. PROFline equipment and services have been selected by large global operators including World Family of Radio Maria, VT Communications, BBC World Service, Deutsche Welle and many other major national and international satellite, broadcast and CATV operators. For more information on PROFline products and services please visit their website at www.profline.com .

About International Datacasting Corporation:

IDC (TSX:IDC) provides advanced products, systems and services for the implementation of broadband wireless infrastructure networks used to distribute broadband multimedia data. IDC is at the forefront of delivering IP-based datacasting solutions via satellite and content distribution technologies with installations in more than 100 countries worldwide. IDC's products are in demand for radio and television broadcast networks, enterprise networks, distance learning, and digital signage, digital cinema, high-speed Internet infrastructure and other multimedia content distribution applications. IDC is a recipient of numerous awards including the prestigious Canada Export Award for Innovation and Technology Achievement. IDC is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, operates in Europe through its wholly owned subsidiary PROFline B.V. in Arnhem, the Netherlands and has an established international network of value-added partners and distributors. Visit IDC on the web at www.intldata.ca .

This press release contains forward-looking statements that may involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive developments, risks associated with IDC's growth, the development of the satellite datacasting market, regulatory risks, intellectual property infringement and other factors. IDC assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. More detailed information about potential factors that could affect IDC's financial and business results is included in the public documents IDC files from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities.