Netopia Lifts the Curtain on its New Service Assurance Solutions at Broadband World Forum Europe 2006

Netopia, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTPA), a market leader in broadband service assurance solutions, will announce several new products designed for the deployment of next-generation services in Europe. Netopia will also stage the worldwide launch of its latest triple-play-oriented technological developments at 2006 edition of the Broadband World Forum Europe. These significant new initiatives include: Enhancements to the MiAVO high-performance VDSL2 and bonded ADSL2+ gateways designed to deliver triple-play services, including TV-over-IP (IPTV) and voice-over-IP (VoIP) services. This TR-069-enabled product line is designed for the deployment of triple play and IPTV. Extending the Netopia VoIP strategy to include a new line of integrated access devices (IADs) featuring a broadband gateway, a high-performance wireless access point, and voice ports, all within a single device. This new device will complement the Netopia ATA (Analog Telephone Adapter), designed to bring VoIP to existing broadband customers. The Netopia Broadband Server (NBBS) remote management platform enabling service providers to automate and manage broadband services more effectively. Netopia Broadband Server (NBBS) is TR-069-enabled and simplifies the remote configuration, activation, and control of DSL gateways and IP equipment from a centralized console. Netopia staff will be available in booth 518 to showcase these new solutions. About Netopia Netopia, Inc. delivers broadband service assurance solutions through high-performance broadband customer premises equipment and carrier-class remote device management and support software. Netopia's broadband gateways feature advanced technology, high reliability, and remote manageability to assure delivery of triple-play and IPTV services. Netopia’s service assurance software platforms empower carriers, service providers, and enterprises with remote device management, centralized support, and value-added services to speed deployment of innovative new broadband applications across home and business networks. Netopia has established strategic distribution relationships with leading carriers and broadband service providers, including AT&T, BellSouth, Covad Communications, eircom, Swisscom, and Verizon. Headquartered in Emeryville, Calif., Netopia's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "NTPA". Further information about Netopia can be obtained via phone at (510) 420-7400, fax at (510) 420-7601, or on the Web at www.netopia.com.