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WildBlue Press Release

WildBlue Sponsors Blake Shelton Concert Tour
05/30/2006

Blake Shelton

Denver, Colorado - WildBlue Communications, Inc. today announced that they have agreed to become an official sponsor of Warner Bros. recording star Blake Shelton?s nationwide concert tour.   WildBlue provides high-speed Internet access via satellite to homes and small businesses in communities not currently served, or underserved, by other high speed providers, and the tour destinations are right in the heart of WildBlue?s core market.

 

WildBlue will sponsor Blake Shelton?s 2006 ? 2007 American Dream Concert Tour, which currently features 140 stops across the nation.  As part of its sponsorship package, WildBlue will receive name recognition on Mr. Shelton?s concert tour bus and tractor trailer, on-site signage and promotional opportunities at each local concert event, and recognition on the tour?s microsite at www.progressivefarmer.com/farmer/blakeshelton.  WildBlue will also provide equipment and free high-speed Internet service for a nationwide sweepstakes being held in conjunction with the concert tour.

 

"WildBlue is thrilled to be on the road with Blake Shelton," said Brad Greenwald, WildBlue?s Vice President of Sales and Marketing.  "With this sponsorship, we have a unique opportunity to tap into our primary target market ? rural America.  We are excited to work with our dealers locally to maximize WildBlue?s involvement at each of the concert sites." 

 

An always-on broadband Internet connection, WildBlue?s service offers access speeds that are up to thirty times faster than dial-up.  WildBlue's two-way wireless service provides high-speed data in both directions, upstream and downstream.  Customers do not need an additional phone or cable line in order to receive broadband Internet access.

 

WildBlue?s fast, reliable Internet service is available by calling 1-866-WILDBLUE (1-866-945-3258) or by visiting www.wildblue.com for information on local dealers.

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. 

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