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WildBlue receives "Broadband Satellite Operator of the Year" award at the 6th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Management.
09/15/2009

PARIS - WildBlue Communications was honored as "Broadband Satellite Operator of the Year" last week at the World Satellite Business Week, an annual satellite industry event. The award is based on criteria involving subscriber growth, top line revenue growth, overall profitability and brand recognition, and is determined by a jury of industry experts from Euroconsult, Space News, and Satellite Finance.  This is the second time WildBlue has won the award in the last three years.

"The Awards for Excellence in Satellite Management recognize companies who have made a particularly strong impact on the satellite industry through their vision, growth, profit or innovation," said Pacôme Revillon, CEO of Euroconsult. "This annual tradition at the World Satellite Business Week allows the industry to celebrate their accomplishment, and the overall success of the industry."

"WildBlue is extremely pleased and honored to receive this award," said David Leonard, CEO of WildBlue Communications. "Our focus has been on one thing only--providing affordable, reliable broadband service to customers in the rural U.S. It's a testament to the hard work of our entire team to be recognized for our efforts." Leonard accepted the award on behalf of all WildBlue employees at the event.

WildBlue was one of only six companies worldwide to be honored at the 2009 awards.

About World Satellite Business Week
The World Satellite Business Week is the unique executive meeting place for the global satellite business and widely considered the must-attend event for top executives from leading and emerging market players. Each year, the summit brings together over 400 leaders of global & regional FSS, MSS, broadband and Earth observation operators and service providers as well as satellite manufacturers, launch service providers, and also insurers and investors representing investment banks, private equities to discuss industry trends, business models and growth strategies. For more information, visit www.satellite-business.com.

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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