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<p>Netopia's New Timbuktu Pro Now Integrates with Skype</p>
<p>Windows version enhances performance; Macintosh version now supports<br />
Apple's new Intel-based computers</p>
<p>EMERYVILLE, Calif., Mar. 2, 2006 - Netopia, Inc. (OTCBB:NTPA), a market<br />
leader in broadband gateways and service-delivery software, today<br />
introduced the latest version of its award-winning Timbuktu=CB Pro software<br />
for both Macintosh and Windows, which enables users to remotely view and<br />
interact with individual desktops through any Internet connection. Released<br />
today, Timbuktu Pro 8.6 integrates with Skype=CD, the peer-to-peer Internet<br />
telephony application. Additionally, the new Macintosh version of Timbuktu<br />
Pro can now be run on the new Intel-based Macintosh computers.</p>
<p>Timbuktu Pro 8.6 for Windows and Macintosh provides seamless integration<br />
with Internet telephony provider Skype, allowing users to connect and<br />
remotely control machines while conversing and collaborating with other<br />
Timbuktu Pro users, all through a Skype tunnel. Timbuktu Pro leverages<br />
Skype's API to automatically navigate through routers, firewalls, and NAT<br />
devices. Users can now search for, speak to, and collaborate with other<br />
Timbuktu Pro users through their Skype contacts. They can even launch a<br />
Skype call from within Timbuktu Pro. The integration of Timbuktu Pro and<br />
Skype combines the best desktop remote control software with the premiere<br />
Internet telephony application, providing users with a robust and versatile<br />
collaboration experience.</p>
<p>Timbuktu Pro 8.6 for Macintosh is also one of the first universal<br />
applications to run on both Intel-based and PowerPC Macintosh computers. By<br />
incorporating Apple's universal binary strategy, Netopia can ensure<br />
Timbuktu Pro performs at its peak on either Mac architecture. Now all Mac<br />
users, including those with the new Intel-based Macs, can enjoy the<br />
benefits of Timbuktu Pro's remote collaboration features in a single<br />
software platform.</p>
<p>"Timbuktu Pro has been on the forefront of enabling remote collaboration<br />
since it was first introduced more than 15 years ago. By continually<br />
incorporating the ever-changing technological landscape into our product<br />
offerings, we expand Timbuktu Pro's capabilities while also making it more<br />
user friendly," said Ray Smets, senior vice president of sales and<br />
marketing for Netopia. "Our cooperation with pioneering technologies like<br />
the leading VoIP application from Skype makes remote collaboration an easy<br />
option for users. Whether on the road, in the office, or with friends and<br />
family, users can place Skype calls and now show and share their desktops<br />
over Skype connections."</p>
<p>Availability<br />
Timbuktu Pro 8.6 for Windows and Macintosh is now available from Netopia's<br />
online software store at <a href="http://www.netopia.com" title="www.netopia.com">www.netopia.com</a> or through local resellers. Skype<br />
software is available at <a href="http://www.skype.com" title="www.skype.com">www.skype.com</a>.</p>
<p>About Timbuktu Pro<br />
=46or nearly 20 years, Netopia has delivered remote device management and<br />
support software to the carrier, service provider, enterprise, and consumer<br />
markets. Part of a complete family of remote management applications and<br />
services which includes Netopia's NBBS TR-069 Element Management System and<br />
eCare, Timbuktu Pro is the remote control and collaboration solution of<br />
choice in thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises, Fortune 1000<br />
companies, and educational institutions worldwide.</p>
<p>About Netopia<br />
Netopia, Inc. is a market leader in high-performance broadband<br />
customer-premises networking equipment and carrier-class software for the<br />
remote management of broadband services and equipment. Netopia's gateways<br />
feature advanced technology for triple play and IPTV services and remote<br />
manageability to ensure service delivery. Netopia also offers remote device<br />
management and broadband-enabled services and software for carriers,<br />
service providers, and enterprises, enabling support and value-added<br />
services across the home or business network. Netopia has established<br />
strategic distribution relationships with leading carriers and broadband<br />
service providers, including AT&T (formerly SBC Communications), BellSouth,<br />
Covad Communications, eircom, Swisscom, and Verizon.</p>
<p>Headquartered in Emeryville, California, Netopia's common stock is listed<br />
for quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB) System under the symbol<br />
"NTPA." Further information about Netopia can be obtained via phone at<br />
(510) 420-7400, fax at (510) 420-7601, or on the Web at <a href="http://www.netopia.com" title="www.netopia.com">www.netopia.com</a>.</p>
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