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It’s important to have virus and spyware protection software so that you can use your satellite internet service with confidence. Once you choose WildBlue, you’re in good hands. WildBlue takes security seriously and has created software for this purpose. In August, 2007 WildBlue released a Microsoft Vista compatible version of WildBlue Security Center (WBSC) available for download. WildBlue installers are required to verify that all computers have an active anti-virus/spyware program when going through the installation process.Read more

The aptly-named WildBlue Optimizer is the perfect tool to make the most of web surfing using Wild Blue. Wild Blue is already known for its web surfing capabilities and customers have raved about how quickly they’re able to surf from site to site. And thanks to this tool, key settings can be put in place in selected browsers so that web surfing is maximized. How does it all work? Well, the Optimizer adds a proxy server to the browser configuration and sets the browser home page to www.wildblue.net.Read more

There are a couple of features that stand out with WildBlue service. First of all, there is an always-on connection. This means a lot, because without it you’re left playing a waiting game like people do with dial-up service. Always-on means that you can fully count on WildBlue’s satellite signals and that you have a service that works all the time and not just sometimes. Another benefit of WildBlue is its fast speed -- up to 30 times faster than dial-up!Read more

The word is out. There are some WildBlue features which make it more advanced than most. WildBlue’s Ka-band communications system has been referred to as state-of-the-art and cutting-edge. The 20/30 GHz Ka-band frequencies and spot-beam architecture combine to form a superior broadband technology with maximum potential. Multiple re-use of the same frequency increases the system's capacity and lowers costs. The WildBlue system is located aboard Telesat’s Anik F2 satellite, which covers the contiguous U.S.Read more

Say you’re a Wild Blue customer and want to stay informed about the latest developments affecting the satellite service. Where can you go? There are a few newsgroups out there on the web, as well as various comment sites for satellite technology. Information is definitely out there. There are also constantly updates on WildBlue’s main site as it relates to VPN and more, and a Press Room with recent articles. WildBlue is a growing company. As time goes on there will surely be more and more customer testimonials and reviews.Read more

Whether you’re a Windows/PC person or a Mac person, you’ll find that WildBlue is a good system to go with and completely compatible with your computer. Most computers in use today already meet the minimum requirements to be hooked up to WildBlue. The only additional equipment you’ll need is a 26" WildBlue mini-dish and a WildBlue modem. WildBlue is one of the most flexible systems out there. In fact, it’s just plain easy to use, being based on satellite signals.Read more

A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a private data network whose route is the telecommunication highway. The gist of it is that it uses privacy controls to make sure that data is encrypted throughout the tunnel that it travels. Though VPN will work better on WildBlue than dial-up by a longshot, this doesn’t mean it’s a perfect situation. The good news is that VPNs will work fairly well over the WildBlue network using SSL VPN.Read more

If someone told you that a service was more than 30 times faster than another, wouldn’t that make you stop in your tracks and at least consider it? Well, it’s true that WildBlue is more than 30 times faster than typical dial-up service! Dial-up simply doesn’t compare when it comes to speed. Time is important these days, with everyone rushing around. People need to be able to pay bills online and surf the Internet for information. WildBlue lets you do that.Read more