New Alarm Monitoring Service Emerges in Guadalajara, Mexico.

NextAlarm, IP Monitor and Megacable Team Up to Offer Alarm Monitoring Bundled With Traditional Triple Play Broadband Service

OJAI, Calif. & GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- NextAlarm.com[R], The Broadband Alarm Company([R]), is teaming up with IP Monitor and Megacable Communications to offer

Alarm monitoring became available to Megacable subscribers on July 1st. Subscribers can choose all or just one of Megacable's services. They can also choose alarm monitoring even if they don't have Internet service.

The three players are working together, each with key roles. Megacable Communications is the largest cable provider in Mexico and will provide the platform to add alarm monitoring to its TV, Internet and phone offerings. Megacable will also market alarm monitoring in conjunction with the current triple play broadband services.

Guadalajara-based IP Monitor is the exclusive provider of alarm systems and monitoring to Megacable subscribers. As the alarm monitoring service provider, IP Monitor will respond to alarm signals, dispatch police, fire and rescue and provide customer service and tech support.

Ojai-based NextAlarm will use its patented Alarm Broadband Network (ABN) adapters that will allow IP Monitor to communicate with the Megacable subscribers' alarm systems over broadband. NextAlarm takes existing security systems and makes them Internet compatible without changing or upgrading equipment and puts the customer in complete control of their security for their home or business. As a member of NextAlarm's reseller program, IP Monitor will use a branded version of NextAlarm's customer portal, which allows subscribers to set up and personalize their account and notification settings. NextAlarm will also provide Abbra alarm systems to IP Monitor through the reseller program. Spanish versions of the customer portal and alarm panel will be available.

"This bundled solution benefits everyone," said Alex Elliot, NextAlarm's founder and CEO. "First, it gives Megacable subscribers more choices and affordability than if they had to purchase TV, phone, Internet and alarm monitoring individually. Second, it provides a new revenue stream for Megacable by expanding its service offerings. Finally, it allows NextAlarm and IP Monitor a new distribution channel and access to a large, emerging consumer market."