WildBlue. High-speed Internet, Out of the Blue.

WildBlue Press Release

WILDBLUE RECEIVES SSPI 2008 INDUSTRY INNOVATOR AWARD
02/27/2008

Denver, Colorado ? WildBlue Communications, Inc., the leading provider of satellite broadband service in North America, was recognized with the 2008 Industry Innovator award for Service Development and Applications by the Society of Satellite Professionals (SSPI). The award was presented to WildBlue?s CEO, David Leonard during a special ceremony at the Satellite 2008 convention held annually in Washington, DC.

WildBlue received the Industry Innovator award for the successful introduction of its two-way broadband Internet service to homes and businesses across the United States via Ka-band satellite. In the process, WildBlue developed new satellite technology, featuring extensive reuse of frequencies in narrow spot beams, and led the commercial introduction of the Ka frequency band. This substantially lowered the cost of serving each subscriber, and made an affordable service possible.

"I am very proud to accept this prestigious award on behalf of all the employees at WildBlue," said Leonard. "Our incredible growth over the past year, combined with our high customer satisfaction ratings, affirms our commitment to being the best high-speed Internet provider for rural America."

The SSPI is a nonprofit, member-benefit society that serves satellite professionals throughout their working lives. The Industry Innovators Awards, introduced in 1993, recognize new and different designs, applications, activities and contributions to the satellite industry from the private and public sectors. Honorees are selected by a committee of industry experts for accomplishments that range across a broad spectrum of advanced satellite technology and business applications.

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

Paulsen PR + Marketing
3510 South First Avenue Circle
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105
605-336-1745 (telephone)
605-336-2305 (fax)
bryan@paulsenmarketing.com