WildBlue-1 satellite
WildBlue-1 doubled the peak rates of Anik F2
WildBlue-1 provides satellite internet over much of North America
Demand for satellite broadband service in 2006 was so great that when WildBlue-1 entered service, monthly sales more than doubled the peak rates of Anik F2. Viasat purchased Denver-based WildBlue Communications in 2009.
- Speed: Up to 3.0 Mbps
- Capacity: 7 Gbps
- Weight of satellite: 4,735kg or 5.2 tons
- Service launch date: February 2007