WildBlue Satellite Internet

If you want high-speed internet then WildBlue by satellite is for you! We offer packages for one computer or an entire house!

Is cable leaving you stranded? Do you feel isolated from DSL? No problem!

WildBlue Satellite Internet is fast, affordable, and available almost anywhere in the US. In fact, it is specially designed for rural areas.

WildBlue: Free Standard Installation

The only piece of equipment you provide is your home computer. WildBlue will provide a satellite mini-dish that measures approximately 26 inches by 28 inches and a satellite modem.

To be eligible for a standard installation, you must have a clear line of sight from your roof to the satellite (in the southern sky) and it includes:

* Professional standard installation of WildBlue CPE by a Certified Installer
* Travel to and from subscriber location within 50 miles of installer office
* Up to 100 foot of RG-6 cable from antenna to modem
* Cable routed through one exterior wall and one interior wall or floor
* Minimum service term is 24 months
* A wall or roof mount for the satellite dish
* WildBlue modem connected to one computer. Multiple PC’s and wireless routers are not included in a standard installation.

 Learn more about WildBlue Installation.

Compare WildBlue and Hughesnet

WildBlue and HughesNet offer 2-way always on Internet via satellite with no phone line required. Both Hughesnet and Wild Blue offer internet speeds much faster than dial-up, and provide internet service to rural areas where DSL and cable can't reach, but make a closer comparison of WildBlue and Hughesnet and you will see WildBlue is the better value.

Customer Support

WildBlue’s customer support is 24/7 and is located right here in the United States – HughesNet outsources their customer support to India.

Satellite Dish Size & Weight

The dish and modem for WildBlue are much smaller than HughesNet. The WildBlue dish measures 28" x 26". Compare that with HughesNet’s dish, which measures 38.5" - quite a difference. What is even more surprising is the weight of the dish - the WildBlue satellite dish weighs 37 pounds, but HughesNet’s satellite dish weights a whopping 57 pounds.

Technology

WildBlue uses spot beam technology known as Ka band. Ka band provides about twice the allocation and bandwidth than the older technology Ku band used by HughesNet. Simply put - there is more frequency available with WildBlue than with HughesNet.

Overall Value

WildBlue offers better value WildBlue packages start at lower prices than HughesNet packages.
WildBlue gives you one year free of anti-spyware protection – HughesNet does not.

Fair Access Policies

Both WildBlue and Hughesnet use a Fair Access Policy or FAP to balance the demand and supply of internet capacity for their customers.

WildBlue uses a rolling 30-day FAP, which makes going over the bandwidth threshold unlikely. WildBlue's service plans each have specific download and upload limits. If you exceed the amount allotted, your speed will be reduced to approximately 128kbps until your internet bandwidth usage drops 80% of your FAP limit. According to WildBlue, only about 4% of its customers are ever affected by FAP, so the upload/download thresholds are set fairly high.

HughesNet’s FAP is over a 24 hour period. This method of controlling bandwidth usage is much more restrictive. If you had a project you were working on from home and needed to download a large file you could potentially use up your FAP in one project.

 Learn more about the WildBlue Fair Access Policy.

* Selected areas only: Promotional offer valid through March 31, 2010. Value Package monthly bill will show a regular price of $49.95 with a $10 credit for the first 12 months of your 24-month contract. After 12 months the Value Package monthly price will automatically revert to $49.95. Select Package monthly bill will show a regular price of $54.95 with a $15 credit for the first 12 months of your 24-month contract. After 12 months the Select Package monthly price will automatically revert to $69.95. Enter your ZIP code to check for service availability and WildBlue Promotional Offers in your area.

** 30X Faster based on file download speed comparison between Pro package and 42 Kbps dial-up. Actual speeds will vary depending on time of day and how many customers are simultaneously using the WildBlue network in your area.

*Offers end 10/6/10 and are based on approved credit; credit card required, except in MA & PA. New customers only. (Lease required. Must maintain programming, DVR service and/or HD Access.) Lease fee $5.00/mo. for second and each additional receiver. Applicable use tax adjustment may apply to the retail value of the installation. Prices for CHOICE, CHOICE XTRA, and CHOICE ULTIMATE include a $24 bill credit for 12 months after rebate, plus an additional $5 with online rebate and consent to email alerts. PREMIER™ Package is free for 5 months when you get NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ for only $59.99/month for 5 months. Free HD for Life requires the PREMIER Package and HD Access. With 24 month agreement. To be eligible for Free HD for Life you must activate and maintain the PREMIER package, or the CHOICE ULTIMATE package plus enrollment in Auto Bill pay. Also requires at least one (1) HD Receiver, HD Access. Local channel eligibility based on service address. CLICK HERE FOR FULL OFFER DETAILS.

The Internet for Music Lovers

If there is one thing that everybody uses the Internet for its music. With less diversity on the radio and rising album prices, the Internet has become more popular, less expensive, and a much faster alternative in finding the music you love. In rural America many people suffer with dial up Internet, which makes finding, buying and listening to music online more of a pain than a convenience.

It doesn't have to be this way.

With WildBlue satellite Internet you can download all of your favorite music at speeds 30x faster then dial up. Wild Blue gives you the ability to enjoy the internet and all it has to offer in rural America, just as it's enjoyed in the big cities.

Country or rock, jazz or rap, indie or classical, no matter what your taste in music WildBlue will make it easy to find and enjoy what you’re looking for. With new music released everyday from countless artists, the Internet has become a treasure trove of new and old music. The Internet gives you options when it comes to your music that just aren't available with store bought music. You don’t want to buy the whole album? No problem, just pick and choose the tracks you want to buy. Can’t find your favorite artist in stores? Just jump online and download their album. Don't want to pay for all the songs on a CD? On the internet, pay only for the songs you want. You can even preview songs before you order music on-line. Wild Blue can turn your Internet into a stop shop for music. Here is what you need to get started.

Finding Music On The Internet

Music downloading services have made it easer then ever to find and listen to your favorite artist. These services offer millions of songs in almost every kind of genre you can think of. As far as finding the right music and finding it fast, the better downloading services let you search for music by artist, song title, or album. Best of all, songs are priced so that they don’t break the bank.

Listen Before You Buy

When you buy a CD at the store you don’t really know if you will like it. With music downloading services they allow you to preview part or sometimes all of a song. This is important to do. This also reassures you are buying the right song, version, or mix that you want.

Playing Your Music

Almost all of the downloading services have a built in music player and organizer. This makes downloading, playing and keeping track of you music very easy. Also if you have a portable music device like an iPod or Zune, you can transfer the downloaded music to your device to take with you in your car, to work, to the gym, or where ever you want to listen to music. This makes it convenient for when you’re on the move.

Music Download Services - Features To Look For

MP3 Music Selection

Downloading services should have a wide selection of music and artist across all genres. A 6 to 7 million-song library is considered average 8 million would be ideal.

You should look for a service that offers more then just a place to download. Some features to look for are things like a built in music player, song preview, album covers, and even detail info about the artist you are downloading.

Music Search Capabilities

A download service should give you the ability to find music fast and easy allowing you to search by artist, album, song title, and even genre. With out those search options it will be very hard to find what you’re looking for.

Internet Music Pricing

Buying an album in stores can set you back $15 bucks. Song prices online start at around 49 cents. 99 cents is the normal going rate when it comes to better downloading services and sometimes you can land a discount when you buy the whole album at once. Anything more then 99 cents, you should just go buy the album.

Best Music Download Services

iTunes

Has a great library of songs with more then 8 million available track for purchase. Awesome built in music player. Great features like song preview and a built in organizer for all your music. ITunes also has additional content like TV shows, movies, audiobooks, and more. Songs are to be used on an iPod only, but that’s ok considering the iPod is the number 1 MP3 player out there.

Napster

Has a solid library of songs with a little more then 7 million. Great search engine finding the right song even if you spell the title wrong. Has a built in music player, but it could be better. Songs are compatible with any portable device, great for people who don’t have iPods.

AmazonMP3

Their music library is a just ok having barely 6 million but they are adding new songs everyday. Search engine is somewhat lacking with a single search box giving the most relevant results. They do have compatibility with all portable devices and they are cheaper then other services with songs starting at .79 cents.

Rhapsody

They have a great search engine giving you suggestions on what to search for. Music downloads; player, and organizer are simple, fast, and easy to use. Where Rhapsody fails is their library. Rhapsody, originally a streaming service, has over 5 million song but only 3 million are available for download. The rest of the library is for streaming only.

Free Standard Installation

The only piece of equipment you provide is your home computer. WildBlue will provide a satellit mini-dish that measures approximately 26 inches by 28 inches and a satellite modem.

To be eligible for a standard installation, you must have a clear line of sight from your roof to the satellite (in the southern sky) and it includes: read more »

Making sure your WildBlue Internet is always High Speed Internet.

At WildBlue, our goal is to give each of our customers the fastest service possible at the lowest possible price. We are always striving to develop programs and policies that help make that possible. Our Fair Access Policy is designed to impact the fewest customers while helping ensure the best speeds for the vast majority of our customers. read more »

Dial up internet providers advertise some eye-popping prices. Today, the biggest dial-up providers: Juno, Net Zero, Earthlink, AOL, Copper.net and more are offering dial-up internet for an eye popping $9.95 monthly. How can they offer such low prices? And how can you pass this up? When you better understand how dial up providers can offer such low prices, in fact, why dial up providers must charge low prices, you'll better understand why millions of Americans just say no to cheap dial up internet. read more »

Want to compare WildBlue and Hughesnet

WildBlue and HughesNet offer 2-way always on Internet via satellite with no phone line required. Both Hughesnet and Wild Blue offer internet speeds much faster than dial-up, and provide internet service to rural areas where DSL and cable can't reach, but make a closer compairison of WildBlue and Hughesnet and you will see WildBlue is the better value. read more »

WildBlue Promotion: $50 Bill Credit

New WildBlue residential or small office customers who place an order for WildBlue service between October 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009 are eligible to receive FREE Standard Installation plus $50 off the activation fee. The WildBlue activation fee is $149.95 reduced to $99.95 plus a $24.95 shipping and handling fee. When WildBlue Internet Service is activated in your home, a prorated service fee, depending on which WildBlue Package you choose will be charged.

Additional fees may apply if work is required outside of a standard installation.

WildBlue Satellite Internet requires a clear view of the southern sky.

Use of the WildBlue service is subject to data transmission limits measured on a 30-day rolling basis as described in the Fair Access Policy. Taxes and monthly service fees apply. Minimum commitment term is 24 months. Equipment must be returned upon cancellation of service, otherwise unreturned equipment fees will apply. Equipment lease fee is $5.95 per month, unless prepaid option is selected. All offers are for a limited time and may be changed or withdrawn at any time. Offer valid in select areas that are currently serviceable by WildBlue. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and is offered by participating retailers only.

WildBlue Billing

Submitting your order for WildBlue service today will result in an automatic one-time $99.95 account activation fee charged to the payment method you provide. Each month, you will receive a bill sent via email only and the amount will be automatically charged to the payment method we have on file.

At the time of installation, your credit card or bank account will be charged:

• A monthly service fee for the first prorated month, plus your first full month of service 
• A one-time $24.95 shipping & handling fee plus taxes
• For the lease fee program you select.  You may select one of two options:

Pre-paid Lease
To pay for the full 24-month equipment lease at the time of installation, you will be charged $99.95.  This saves you the equivalent of 7 months of lease fees over the 24-month term

Monthly Lease
To pay your lease fee monthly, you will be charged $5.95 per month.

Automatic Monthly Billing
New customers are enrolled in Automatic Monthly Payments (billed to the same credit card you used when signing up). After installation, new WildBlue customers must activate their WildBlue email accounts to ensure proper delivery of WildBlue billing statements and other important information. This information is sent via Email only, and no paper statements will be sent.

Contract

• At the time of installation, you must be present.  If you cannot be there, someone who is at least 18 years old and who is authorized to act on your behalf and sign all required paperwork must be present 
• Your minimum service term & WildBlue equipment limited warranty is for 24 months from the date of installation  
• If you disconnect your service, your payment method on file will be charged an early termination fee, equal to $15 per month for each month remaining on your service term
• All leased Wildblue equipment must be returned within 30 days after service disconnection; otherwise, an unreturned equipment fee of $300 will apply

Fair Access Policy

Usage subject to WildBlue’s Fair Access Policy (FAP). The FAP ensures a quality user experience by balancing access to bandwidth across all customers on a rolling 30-day period before your speeds are slowed. The bandwidth limitations typically affect 3-5% of WildBlue users per month, and primarily those who engage in file sharing, downloading full length movies, and other very heavy data usage. You can monitor your current usage via the customer portal to avoid any issues.

• Each service package has its usage thresholds for uploading and downloading within a rolling 30-day period
• If you have exceeded a threshold, your speeds will be slowed
• After your data usage in the prior 30 days falls below 70% of the thresholds, your speeds will be restored

WildBlue Installation

Free Standard Installation

To be eligible for a standard installation, you must have a clear line of sight from your roof to the satellite (in the southern sky). Free Standard Installation includes:

• Professional standard installation of WildBlue CPE by a Certified Installer
• Travel to and from subscriber location within 50 miles of installer office
• Up to 100 foot of RG-6 cable from antenna to modem
• Cable routed through one exterior wall and one interior wall or floor
• Minimum service term is 24 months
• A wall or roof mount for the satellite dish
• WildBlue modem connected to one computer. Multiple PC’s and wireless routers are not included in a standard installation. WildBlue Internet works great with wireless routers, and wireless router Manufacturers have made it very straight forward to setup your own wireless home network.

Non-Standard WildBlue Installation

In some cases, there are additional charges to install WildBlue Satellite Internet at your home. Reasons can include:

• Mounting the satellite dish on a second-story section of your home
• Running cable through an attic or crawl space, or interior wall drops
• If your view of the southern sky is obstructed or you have a metal or clay roof, shake shingles, or a mobile home of any kind, it will require a pole mount, which typically costs $150
• Any additional charges that you agree to after the installer has done a site survey and are payable to the installer at the time of your installation

Non-standard installations may result in additional charges. Please confirm with the premise technician that your installation will be standard prior to allowing the technician to start work. If your installation is non-standard, any additional charges must be agreed upon between subscriber and premise technician prior to beginning work. Outgoing shipping and handling fees are not refundable, even if you cancel the order before installation.

WildBlue Speed Disclaimer

WildBlue Internet Service requires a clear view of the southern sky. WildBlue speed tiers range from 512 Kbps to 1.5 Mbps download speed (maximum upload speed from 128 Kbps to 256 Kbps respectively). The speed tier received and pricing will vary depending upon the service plan selected by the customer. Speed comparisons are for downloads only and are compared to 42 Kbps dial-up. Actual speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. Many factors affect speed.

• Advertised speeds for the service are “up to” and are not guaranteed 
• Inclement weather, time of day, and the number of simultaneous users on the network may affect your speeds 
• The configuration of your computer, as well as the number and type of applications running on your computer may also affect your speed
• For the quickest web page-loading times, please install the WildBlue Optimizer

System Limitations

WildBlue service does not work with Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP, e.g. Vonage). WildBlue does not work well or may not work at all with Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Remote Computer Access, or certain kinds of high speed interactive Online Gaming (e.g. XBOX Live).

Free Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware

The WildBlue Current Offer includes Free Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware software - good for one PC per subscriber for the first year of service. Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware software powered by F-Secure. By installing and activating the F-Secure Anti-Virus software, you agree to all terms and conditions applicable to the software. The first 12 months of service are free. If you do not cancel by the end of your free year, a charge of $2.95 per month will be added to your WildBlue monthly bill. You may cancel your F-Secure subscription at any time. Please see your WildBlue Customer Agreement for additional details. Software is not available for Macintosh.

WildBlue Cancellation Policy

If you cancel your service prior to installation, your credit card or bank account will be charged $50+tax. This is a restocking fee to cover the cost of shipping the equipment to you, and returning it WildBlue. All Wildblue equipment must be returned; otherwise, you will be charged the full cost of the equipment as if you bought it, plus the restocking fee. After installation you must contact WildBlue directly to cancel and will be charged for the remaining term of your contract and package. Any promotional installation and equipment offers are valid for a limited time and may be changed or withdrawn at any time.

WildBlue Limited Warranty

WildBlue Communications, Inc. ("WildBlue") manufactures (or has manufactured by a third party) its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. WildBlue warrants that the following hardware products supplied by WildBlue to you will be free from defects in materials and workmanship: the satellite modem, power supply and outdoor unit (including the antenna and the transceiver). For all equipment installed on or after January 13, 2008, the limited warranty term is two years, beginning on the date of installation of the equipment.For all equipment installed prior to January 13, 2008, the limited warranty term is one year, beginning on the date of installation of the equipment.

This limited warranty does not cover damage or affected operation of covered equipment resulting from external causes, including accident, acts of God, abuse, vandalism, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by WildBlue, unauthorized disassembly or opening of components (including the modem or transceiver), usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform reasonable required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by WildBlue. This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the following categories: software; external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a WildBlue system after the system is installed by WildBlue; accessories or parts added to a WildBlue system through WildBlue's system integration department; and accessories or parts that are not installed at the factory.

During the limited warranty period, WildBlue will repair or replace covered products that are returned to WildBlue's designated address. To request limited warranty service, you must contact WildBlue's Customer Care department, toll-free, at (866) 945-3258 within the limited warranty period. If service to the satellite modem or power supply is required pursuant to the limited warranty, WildBlue will ship new or reconditioned replacement products to your address in the continental US, freight prepaid. WildBlue also will enclose pre-paid shipping materials and you must use this packaging to ship the defective product(s) back to WildBlue’s designated address. If you do not do so, or if the returned merchandise is not received in good condition (less the repair issue for which you originally sought limited warranty service) you will be responsible for paying the full list price of the equipment that was sent as a replacement.

If your WildBlue-supplied outdoor unit requires service under this limited warranty, WildBlue will not charge for any labor costs we incur to repair or replace it (or any component of it) within the first 90 days after the initial installation. After this period, WildBlue will cover the cost of the new equipment, but the on-site labor cost must be paid by you. WildBlue will provide on-site labor at its standard rates and an estimated charge can be given prior to the work, based on the type of the replacement. If your satellite dish needs to be re-pointed after the first 90 days of service, standard on-site labor charges will apply.

WildBlue owns all parts removed from repaired products. WildBlue uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing limited warranty repairs and building replacement products. If WildBlue repairs or replaces a product, its limited warranty term is not extended.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. WILDBLUE’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

WILDBLUE DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT OR ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST DATA OR SOFTWARE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

These provisions apply to WildBlue's limited warranty only. For provisions of any service plan covering your system, refer to the separate service contract for that plan.

Equipment and installation charges, taxes and minimum term commitments also apply. Prices subject to change.

©2007 WildBlue Communications, Inc.

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If you want high-speed internet then WildBlue by satellite is for you! We offer packages for one computer or an entire house!

Is cable leaving you stranded? Do you feel isolated from DSL? No problem!

WildBlue Satellite Internet is fast, affordable, and available almost anywhere in the US. In fact, it is specially designed for rural areas. read more »