Exhibit 32.1
           Broadcast International, Inc. & Subsidiaries
             Certification Of Chief Executive Officer
    Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To
          Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Broadcast International, Inc. (the
"Company") on Form 10-QSB for the period ended March 31, 2005, as filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, Rodney Tiede, Chief
Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002, that:

      (1)  The Form 10-QSB fully complies with the requirements of Section
           13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
      (2)  The information contained in the Form 10-QSB fairly presents, in
           all material respects, the financial condition and results of
           operations of the Company.

Date: May 16, 2005

/s/ Rodney Tiede
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Rodney Tiede
Chief Executive Officer