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WildBlue Contracts For Internet Satellite Dishes
Denver - May 7, 2001 WildBlue has selected Channel Master to build the satellite mini-dish antennas that consumers will use to access WildBlue's affordable 2-way wireless broadband service. These mini-dishes can also receive the DBS signals for digital satellite TV. Under the terms of the agreement, Channel Master will develop and manufacture the small 24 by 26-inch transmit-receive Ka-Band antenna systems, along with DBS Upgrade kits for the program. In addition, Channel Master will provide a number of value-added services including product integration. "WildBlue is pleased to have the world's leading manufacturer of satellite broadband antennas contribute their expertise to the development of our low-cost, high-performance Ka-Band satellite mini-dish antenna," said WildBlue president and CEO Thomas Moore. "We view the signing of this contract as another key milestone in the development of our affordable satellite broadband service." WildBlue plans to roll out affordable two-way broadband services via satellite direct to homes and small offices throughout the contiguous United States in early 2002 and subsequently expand service to Canada and Latin America. WildBlue plans to be the first to launch the next generation Ka-band spot beam satellite technology that is designed to lower the cost of providing high speed Internet access via satellite. This service is expected to be especially appealing to the millions of homes that will not have access to DSL or cable modem service. "Channel Master is excited to work with WildBlue, the leader in the development of next generation affordable satellite broadband," said George Jusaites, Director of Channel Master Satellite Broadband Products. "We anticipate a significant worldwide market for low cost, superior quality Ka-Band satellite antennas. WildBlue will be the catalyst for this growth by bringing affordably priced broadband service to millions of U.S. consumers that can't get cable modem or DSL service." WildBlue's small 24 by 26-inch satellite mini-dish antenna will both wirelessly transmit and receive data from WildBlue's next generation Ka-Band satellite, which then retransmits the signal to a gateway earth station connected to the Internet backbone. This antenna will provide a "one dish solution" for both satellite TV and high-speed Internet service. It is designed to be low cost while maintaining exceptional performance, consistent with WildBlue's goal to enable affordable consumer prices. WildBlue's strategic investors include EchoStar, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Liberty Satellite & Technology, Inc., a consolidated subsidiary of Liberty Media Group, Gemstar - TV Guide, Arianespace, TRW and Telesat Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Canada Enterprises. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links WildBlue Channel Master SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express The latest information about the Commercial Satellite Industry
Orbcomm's Equity Financings Complete
Bremen, Germany (SPX) Jan 06, 2006OHB Technology affiliated company Orbcomm has announced that it has completed equity financings totaling over $110 million led by Pacific Corporate Group (PCG), which committed $60 million. New investors, in addition to PCG, include investment firms MH Equity Investors and Torch Hill Capital. |
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