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WildBlue Press Release

WildBlue Ready To Roll Out Its Satellite Internet Service In June
04/25/2005

Testing Phase Progressing as Planned for WildBlue Satellite Internet Service

Denver, CO - WildBlue Communications, Inc., today announced it will introduce its satellite Internet service in June, providing high-speed Internet connections to homes and small businesses in the continental U.S. 

 

The service will initially be offered through approximately 300 participating National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC) telephone and electric organizations that serve primarily rural communities across the country.  WildBlue plans to add rural consumer electronics and satellite TV dealers across the country over the following few months, and expects to reach national availability of its service by the end of the third quarter 2005.

 

WildBlue will be introducing its fast, reliable Internet access service for as little as $49.95 per month, featuring multiple service packages including the Pro Pak with download speeds of up to 1.5 Mbps.  WildBlue will initially offer its equipment to customers for $299.00, and professional installation for $179.95.  As part of the NRTC?s introduction of WildBlue service, participating NRTC Members will offer free installation.  Therefore, consumers can receive the WildBlue satellite broadband equipment and professional installation for a market-leading low price of $299.00 upfront.  

 

?We are very excited to be approaching the initial launch of this heavily-anticipated service,? said Tom Moore, CEO of WildBlue.  ?Beta testing is going very well, and we have worked hard to design a smooth and efficient model to introduce WildBlue to the nation.  Now that we are nearing the end of our testing phase, we are as eager as our potential customers to begin providing high speed Internet to virtually anyone anywhere.  The next few months will be truly remarkable, for both WildBlue and for broadband access in general, as we reach customers and locations that haven?t been able to enjoy high-speed access before.? 

 

An always-on broadband Internet connection, WildBlue?s service will offer access speeds that are comparable to DSL and cable modem services.  WildBlue's two-way wireless service provides high-speed data in both directions, upstream and downstream.  Customers will not need an additional phone or cable line or the expense of a traditional dial-up ISP in order to receive broadband Internet access.

 

Additional details on WildBlue?s consumer rollout will be made public just before commercial introduction begins in June.  Customers or media outlets interested in following the launch progress should visit the WildBlue website at www.wildblue.com to register for updates.

About WildBlue
WildBlue Communications, Inc. was established to provide broadband access to consumers and small offices in rural areas and small cities. WildBlue Communication's high-speed satellite broadband service is easy to use, reliable, always on, and significantly faster than standard dial-up service.  It opens up a window to a world of rich content that is largely unavailable through dial-up service and is accessible in areas traditionally unserved by cable modem or DSL service. Service is available in the continental United States. For more information visit www.wildblue.com. 

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