How does WildBlue differ from current satellite offerings?
WildBlue’s Ka-Band Satellites are optimized for broadband. They use multiple spot beams pointed at different geographic regions rather than one beam that covers the continental United States. Spot beams allow a large degree of frequency re-use; i.e., multiple beams can re-use the same frequency as long as they are aimed at different parts of the country. By contrast, Ku-Band satellites, primarily used for broadcast applications, have a single beam covering the entire continental United States. This limits frequency re-use and reduces broadband capacity to a fraction of the comparably priced Ka-Band satellite.
WildBlue’s Ka-Band Satellites are optimized for broadband. They use multiple spot beams pointed at different geographic regions rather than one beam that covers the continental United States. Spot beams allow a large degree of frequency re-use; i.e., multiple beams can re-use the same frequency as long as they are aimed at different parts of the country. By contrast, Ku-Band satellites, primarily used for broadcast applications, have a single beam covering the entire continental United States. This limits frequency re-use and reduces broadband capacity to a fraction of the comparably priced Ka-Band satellite. • Are there any cancellation fees? WildBlue customers are required to sign a 12 month contract when they initiate service. If you disconnect your service before the 12 months expire, there will be a cancellation fee equal to the price of your monthly service multiplied by the remaining number of months in your contract. • What kind of speed can I expect? WildBlue will offer differ
