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EchoStar Rolls out High-Speed Internet Service powered by WildBlue |
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 23, 2006/Satnews Daily/ ― EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) has launched “Dish Network High-Speed Internet powered by WildBlue,” a satellite-delivered broadband Internet service. EchoStar said its all-digital TV service is now bundled with the convenience and speed of broadband Internet access.
Dish Network High-Speed Internet powered by WildBlue is a two-way satellite service that provides an always-on, high-speed data connection. Available packages are up to 30 times faster than dial-up, so there are no similar delays accessing the Internet and no worries about busy signals or being disconnected.
“Our customers living in rural communities have endured the slower speeds of dial-up simply because they haven’t had choices when it comes to high-speed Internet service providers,” said Jim DeFranco, executive vice president at EchoStar. “With Dish Network High-Speed Internet powered by WildBlue, they now have access to affordable broadband Internet via satellite with speeds comparable to DSL or cable modem – without the need for an additional phone line.”
Dave Leonard, CEO of WildBlue, said, “We’re excited to work with a powerful distributor like EchoStar to make high-speed Internet services powered by WildBlue available to their customers across the country.”
EchoStar said consumers can sign up for service starting at $49.95 per month and include multiple email addresses, web hosting space, and 24/7 DISH Network technical support. A separate satellite dish is required to receive the high-speed Internet service but an additional phone line is not necessary.
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