Eicom PLC
13 April 2006


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                             13 April 2006



                                   Eicom plc

                Performance Channel signs Distribution Agreement
                     with Lagardere Networks International

Eicom plc, ("Eicom"; stock code: EIC), announces that Performance Channel, the
UK's leading arts and entertainment digital channel,  which is owned and
operated by Eicom, has entered a distribution agreement with Lagardere Networks
International, a subsidiary of Lagardere Active.

Under the terms of the agreement, Lagardere Networks International will be the
exclusive representative for Performance Channel's international distribution
within Continental Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

This provides an opportunity for Performance Channel to be marketed alongside
Lagardere Networks International's existing portfolio of thematic channels, with
distribution on new digital platforms, such as digital cable and IPTV.

Philippe Rouxel, Deputy Managing Director of Lagardere Networks International
commented:

"We look forward to developing a relationship with Eicom and believe that
Performance Channel will have a great future on TV platforms throughout the
world."

Steve Timmins, CEO of Eicom plc, said:

"We are delighted by this agreement with Lagardere Networks International and
hope it will be the first step in developing future areas of co-operation with
Lagardere Active."

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Notes for Editors:

About Eicom

EICOM plc is building a portfolio of digital channels, which already includes
the music and arts service, Performance Channel, and its Science and Technology
Channel SciTech TV, with a mission to exploit these channels through their
distribution in the UK and overseas and on a wide variety of platforms including
satellite, cable and broadband.

About Lagardere Networks International

Lagardere Networks International, a subsidiary of Lagardere Active, is the
exclusive international representative of the following thematic channels:
Mezzo, MCM Top, MCM Pop, Canal J, TiJi, Filles TV, Al Jazeera Children's
Channel, La Chaine Meteo, Live One, Cuisine TV, XXL, AB Moteurs, Chasse & Peche,
Animaux, Escales and Encyclopedia.

For further information, please contact:

EICOM plc
Steve Timmins, Chief Executive                                  +44 7005 964091

Lagardere Networks International
Philippe Rouxel, Deputy Managing Director                       +33 155 955 780

Bankside Consultants
Sue Scott/Daniela Hale                                         +44 207 367 8888




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