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WildBlue Press Release

WildBlue Communications Demos Next Gen Satellite Broadband Capabilities in Washington D.C.
06/05/2009

Greenwood Village, CO - WildBlue Communications, a Colorado-based, satellite broadband Internet provider, is  presenting its "next generation" satellite capabilities on Capitol Hill with a hands-on demonstration.  For one day only, WildBlue is bringing its demonstration trailer to Washington, D.C. to showcase what satellite broadband will be like in the future with speeds 10 times faster than the current WildBlue service.  Members of Congress, staff, and the media can experience the new, highly accelerated speeds alongside the current high-speed Internet service currently enjoyed by nearly 400,000 WildBlue customers in the rural United States?customers who would currently have no access to high-speed Internet if not for satellite broadband.

"Satellite Broadband is an essential ingredient in our nation's plan to bring broadband Internet access to every American," said Dave Leonard, CEO of WildBlue.  "No other technology can economically reach the most remote areas of our country. We go where DSL, cable and wireless will never be available. Our demonstration on Capitol Hill showcases how Satellite Broadband is currently meeting the needs of the country's most underserved audience, and how tomorrow's technology improves this vital service by an order of magnitude."

As the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Agriculture continue to map out criteria for the federal stimulus funding, a $7.2 billion initiative that is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, WildBlue is taking its service on the road to show policy makers and the public how it provides quality, broadband Internet access for unserved homeowners and small businesses in America.  Satellite broadband technology is an essential component in the initiative to provide universal broadband access to all Americans, and WildBlue Communications has been an active advocate in Washington D.C. for its advancement.  Additional details on the demonstration include:

Who WildBlue Communications
What Demonstration of the future of universal Internet access for rural America
Where: Maryland Ave. near the Botanic Gardens. View Map to event location
When June 11, 2009 · 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Why To demonstrate the future of satellite broadband Internet service

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. 

Media Contact Information

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