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WildBlue Hopes Mentat Gateways Will Solve Satellite IP Limits

By transparently replacing TCP with a highly efficient protocol especially designed for the long latency, asymmetric bandwidth, and high loss conditions typical of satellite networks, the SkyX Gateway makes possible high-performance connectivity over satellite links.
Denver - July 9, 2001
WildBlue Communications plans to offer affordable 2-way wireless broadband Internet service via satellite with blazingly fast download speeds of up to 3.0 Mbps - up to 50 times faster than standard dial up modems.

WildBlue's ability to deliver exceptional speed and performance will be enhanced by the integration of SkyX Gateway technology from Mentat Inc. into WildBlue's broadband Internet service.

Mentat's technology utilizes highly efficient, satellite-optimized protocols to overcome the limitations of the Internet protocols when used over satellite networks.

By integrating the Mentat technology into WildBlue's satellite modem, the system will require no end-user configuration or PC-based software to achieve peak performance.

"High performance, satellite-optimized Internet access protocols that enhance the end user experience represent a critical component of WildBlue's next-generation affordable satellite broadband infrastructure," said WildBlue Chief Executive Officer Thomas Moore.

"Mentat is a leader in this technology and we are applying best of breed technology throughout our network."

Mentat, the leading supplier of TCP/IP to the computer industry, has developed its SkyX Gateway products to overcome the limitations of the Internet protocols when used over satellite networks.

By transparently replacing TCP with a highly efficient protocol especially designed for the long latency, asymmetric bandwidth, and high loss conditions typical of satellite networks, the SkyX Gateway makes possible high-performance connectivity over satellite links.

"Mentat is excited to work with WildBlue, the leader in the development of next-generation affordable satellite broadband," said Kay Guyer, Mentat president.

"Once WildBlue makes affordably priced broadband service available to millions of U.S. consumers that don't have access to cable modem or DSL service, we are confident that their users will benefit from the improved performance the SkyX Gateway technology offers."

WildBlue plans to roll out affordable two-way broadband services via satellite direct to homes and small offices throughout the contiguous United States in 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.

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Telesat Increases Equity Stake In Wildblue
Denver - June 25, 2001
Telesat Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of BCE Inc. is increasing its investment in WildBlue Communications, Inc. to approximately 20 percent. WildBlue plans to be a leader in the provision of next generation Ka-band spot beam satellite broadband systems that will offer high speed Internet access.



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