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06/26/2007 - WildBlue Named Exclusive Internet Provider of the 2007 Idea House and Farmstead
Denver, Colorado - WildBlue Communications, Inc. today announced that they will again be the exclusive Internet provider of the 2007 Idea House & Farmstead, located in Fredricksburg, Texas. Country Place, designed with numerous conservation-conscious amenities to inspire people to live a simpler life and reconnect with the land, is on public exhibit June 28th through October 28th, 2007. A collaborative effort of Southern Living and Progressive Farmer, the Idea House celebrates the best in rural farmstead living for consumers who visit it in person, or read about it in its sponsoring magazines or at http://www.progressivefarmer.com/farmer/house/. WildBlue provides high-speed Internet access via satellite to homes and small businesses in communities not currently served, or underserved, by other high speed providers.
Located between Austin and San Antonio, Texas, Country Place evokes the historic charm of Texas Hill Country. The home boasts 3,000 square feet of living space on 10 acres, incorporating a family room, kitchen, guest house, office, mudroom and outdoor entertaining areas. Designed with conservation in mind to give visitors ideas for preserving natural elements and conserving resources, special features include storm water retention, wildlife habitat improvements, water and energy conservation and natural, native landscaping.
“WildBlue is excited to participate in The Idea House once again this year,” said Stephanie Lovett, WildBlue’s Director of Marketing. “The home features the best in rural living, and WildBlue is an ideal solution for consumers seeking a high speed Internet connection anywhere they choose to live.”
An always-on broadband Internet connection, WildBlue’s service offers access speeds that are up to thirty times faster than dial-up. WildBlue's two-way wireless service provides high-speed data in both directions, upstream and downstream. Customers do not need an additional phone or cable line in order to receive broadband Internet access.
05/29/2007 - WildBlue Receives ISCe Innovation and Technology Award
Denver, Colorado—WildBlue Communications, Inc. today announced that it has received the 2007 International Satellite Communications exchange (ISCe) Innovation and Technology Award. WildBlue provides high-speed Internet access via satellite to homes and small businesses in communities not currently served, or underserved, by other high speed providers.
The ISCe’s advisory board chose WildBlue in recognition of their development of innovative technologies which have advanced significantly the satellite and communications industry. WildBlue will receive the award at the ISCe’s 6th annual satellite and communications conference, focusing on satellite and hybrid network solutions for the business, retail, entertainment, government and military sectors, to be held June 5-7, 2007 in San Diego, California.
“We are honored to be recognized by the ISCe,” said David Leonard, WildBlue’s Chief Executive Officer. “It has been an eventful year for WildBlue, and this award is a testament to our employee’s hard work and dedication to making WildBlue the top satellite Internet provider in the market today.”
An always-on broadband Internet connection, WildBlue’s service offers access speeds that are up to thirty times faster than dial-up. WildBlue's two-way wireless service provides high-speed data in both directions, upstream and downstream. Customers do not need an additional phone or cable line in order to receive broadband Internet access.
05/09/2007 - AT&T Yahoo! ® Broadband via Satellite Provided By WildBlue Expands across AT&T’s 22-State Wireline Territory
Denver, Colorado—WildBlue Communications, Inc. today announced that AT&T (NYSE:T) has expanded its AT&T Yahoo! ® Broadband via Satellite (Provided by WildBlue) throughout its 22-state wireline footprint. WildBlue provides high-speed Internet connectivity via satellite to homes and small businesses in communities where terrestrial broadband access is either limited or unavailable.
The satellite-based broadband offering today builds on an initial announcement made in May 2006. Over the last year, AT&T and WildBlue have worked closely to increase capacity and expand access to more customers. This service expansion substantially increases availability of AT&T Yahoo! Broadband via Satellite (provided by WildBlue) to areas not addressed in AT&T’s previous launch to residential customers in AT&T’s traditional 13-state service territory.
“This past year has been a very exciting time for us at WildBlue, and with our new satellite, WildBlue-1, we’re now able to add many more customers who have been waiting for a high-speed broadband service to be available in their areas,” said David Leonard, CEO of WildBlue. “This expanded availability further supports our relationship with AT&T, and we look forward together to making broadband Internet access available to more customers nationwide.”
“Since we began offering high speed Internet service, our goal has been to make the benefits of broadband available to every home and business in our service footprint,” said Rick Welday, chief marketing officer of AT&T Consumer. “From traditional wireline broadband to satellite-broadband service, our focus continues to be on widescale deployment and availability in both rural and suburban communities alike, where consumers are eager for broadband access,” said Welday.
The WildBlue service, under the WildBlue brand name, will continue to be available through participating National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative Members, retail dealers, and other service partners.
An always-on broadband Internet connection, WildBlue’s service offers access speeds that are up to thirty times faster than dial-up. WildBlue's two-way wireless service provides high-speed data in both directions, upstream and downstream. Customers do not need an additional phone or cable line in order to receive satellite broadband Internet access.
03/28/2007 - WildBlue Enterprise Solutions Partners With Broadcast International
Denver, Colorado, March 28, 2007 – WildBlue Enterprise Solutions™ today announced that it has added Broadcast International (OTC BB:BCST) as a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) of its WildBlue Enterprise Solutions products and services. Broadcast International is a leading provider of video-powered business solutions, including IP and digital satellite, Internet streaming, and other types of wired/wireless network distribution.
Under this agreement, WildBlue Enterprise Solutions will provide wholesale bandwidth to Broadcast International (BI) as BI’s preferred two-way satellite network provider. Broadcast International will provide installation, on-going maintenance, network management, content management/delivery, and video compression services to business customers utilizing their patented CodecSys technology.
“BI’s years of experience have enabled them to create innovative video-powered business services that help companies communicate effectively,” said John Beattie, Director of WildBlue Enterprise Solutions. “WildBlue is pleased to help them maintain their extensive network in areas that are either unserved or underserved by other high-speed Internet solutions.”
"We are honored to be working with WildBlue Enterprise Solutions to further enhance our content delivery and development solutions – particularly for digital signage applications." said Rod Tiede, Broadcast International’s President and CEO. "WildBlue's superior technology allows BI to continue to offer a high level of customer communications and relationships anywhere in the country."
WildBlue Enterprise Solutions’ price to performance ratio, featuring fast and affordable national broadband access, and a dedicated team of customer care professionals, leads the satellite industry. WildBlue Enterprise Solutions works with a network of national Value-Added Resellers (VARs) that offer sales, installation and business-class customer care throughout the United States.
03/26/2007 - WildBlue Names Gary S. Howard to Board of Directors
Denver, Colorado - WildBlue Communications, Inc. today announced that Gary S. Howard has joined the company’s Board of Directors.
Mr. Howard, retired Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Liberty Media Corporation, has over twenty years of experience in the cable television, satellite and telecommunications industries. Prior to joining Liberty Media Corporation, Mr. Howard served as President and Chief Executive Officer of TCI Ventures Group and TCI Satellite Entertainment, later known as Liberty Satellite & Technology (LSAT). He began his telecommunications career at United Cable Television in 1984, and joined TCI in 1991 as Senior Vice President in charge of Mergers and Acquisitions. Mr. Howard also serves as a member of EchoStar Corporation’s Board of Directors.
“Gary’s expertise in the satellite business combined with his financial and operations background are a timely and valuable addition to WildBlue’s Board of Directors,” said David Leonard, WildBlue’s Chief Executive Officer.
03/20/2007 - WildBlue High Speed Internet via Satellite Triples Capacity with New Satellite
Denver, Colorado — WildBlue announced that it began offering high-speed Internet via satellite service through its new satellite, WildBlue-1, earlier today. WildBlue provides broadband Internet access via satellite to homes and small businesses not currently served, or underserved, by other high-speed providers. WildBlue launched commercial service via the Anik F2 satellite in June of 2005, and currently has over 130,000 customers nationwide.
WildBlue-1 will allow WildBlue to more than triple its customer capacity, making high-speed Internet service available to more than 750,000 rural consumers throughout the continental United States. WildBlue expects that the additional capacity accessible on WildBlue-1 will be available to all areas of the contiguous United States by the second quarter of 2007. WildBlue will also continue to utilize its capacity on Anik F2, alongside WildBlue-1.
"The launch of WildBlue-1 went extremely well, and we are now utilizing the additional capacity that this new satellite provides," said David Leonard, WildBlue’s CEO. "WildBlue is eager to offer WildBlue’s high-speed Internet service to those rural consumers across the United States who have been waiting for an affordable alternative to dial-up."
WildBlue offers fast, reliable Internet service in three service packages to consumers and small businesses across the contiguous U.S. for as little as $49.95 per month. WildBlue features download speeds of up to 1.5Mbps, competitive with other high-speed services available in the market today. All packages include Internet Service Provider (ISP) services such as e-mail and Web space, the WildBlue Portal (featuring the latest news, information and entertainment), customer care, and an equipment warranty. WildBlue‘s equipment is available for $299 and certified professional installation is free.
To celebrate this service expansion, new WildBlue customers will receive one month of any service package free of charge in March and April.
An always-on broadband Internet connection, WildBlue’s service offers access speeds that are up to thirty times faster than dial-up. WildBlue's two-way broadband service provides high-speed data in both directions, upstream and downstream. Customers do not need an additional phone or cable line in order to receive broadband Internet service from WildBlue.
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