Halifax, Nova Scotia - EastLink annouced today it launched an updated version of EastLink Internet Security Services that is compatible with Windows Vista Operating System. EastLink is the first Internet Service provider in the Maritimes to offer consumers a Vista supported security service.

"We are pleased our EastLink Internet Security customers using the Vista operating system will have access to the level of protection and security they need to ensure an exceptional online experience," said Ian Lezama, EastLink's Director of Marketing.

EastLink's upgraded Internet Security Services will deliver an enhanced layer of protection for Vista users that monitors the heart of users computers, protecting against unknown attacks. In addition, the upgrade offers more customizable parental controls including three new independently configurable user profile access levels: Child, Teenager and Adult. This new EastLink Internet Security Services version is designed to provide customers with the latest and most robust antivirus, antispam and antiphishing technology available.

About EastLink

Operating from its headquarters in Halifax, Nova Scotia, EastLink is the fifth largest cable company in Canada and was the first to offer customers local telephone service over a state-of-the-art digital network. EastLink is one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies with more than 750 employees who provide a range of communications, entertainment & advertising services to business and residential customers across the Maritimes. For more information on EastLink and its products and services, www.eastlink.ca.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Paula Sibley
Communications Specialist
EastLink
Tel: 446-1939
Fax: 453-2118
email: paula.sibley@corp.eastlink.ca