Fisher Pathways and Online Video Service Expand ``Video Central'' Service -- Add...

Business Editors

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2003

Fisher Pathways Inc. (Pathways) and Online Video Service partner to add Internet streaming to the Pathways Video Central switching service.

Pathways' Video Central Service offers exceptional flexibility and efficiency to customers needing video distribution services. With access to national and international satellite and video fiber networks, Pathways' Video Central Service is well positioned to service the video distribution requirements of corporate and broadcast customers alike.

"Now that Online Video Service is connected to our Video Central platform, our combined customers now have video distribution access to not only satellite and fiber, but Internet streaming as well," stated Anthony Bontrager, Fisher Pathways' General Manager. "Adding Online Video Service to the Pathways Video Switch expands the distribution options to our enterprise, government, and media production customers."

"Partnering with Pathways was a natural fit," said Tim Treanor, Online Video Service President and CEO. "Pathways Video Central Service is all about video distribution options. By providing turnkey streaming media solutions through Video Central -- now the entire Internet is open to streaming video content that moves through Fisher Pathways."

About Fisher Pathways

Fisher Pathways, Inc., founded in 1995, is a leading provider of video and data aggregation, connectivity and distribution services. The company currently provides satellite uplink & downlink services as well as fiber connectivity from numerous venues in the Pacific Northwest, along with various studio services, including satellite media tours, and live news insertions. Pathways is a wholly owned company of Fisher Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSCI). For more information, please visit Pathways website at www.fisherpathways.com.

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