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CRST Telephone Authority To Offer Satellite Internet Satellite Internet Access Will Be Available Throughout Cheyenne River Reservation

4/01/05, SOUTH DAKOTA – The successful launch of the WildBlue Anik F2 satellite on July 17, 2004, moves CRST Telephone Authority one step closer to offering affordable, high-speed Internet anywhere on the Cheyenne River Reservation.

WildBlue satellite-delivered Internet will be available virtually everywhere in the contiguous United States, and can be used even where cable modem and digital subscriber line Internet access is not available. The service is expected to be available in Spring 2005, once the satellite completes a standard testing phase. CRST Telephone Authority, your local provider of Stealth DSL and Lakota Network Dial-up, will provide CRST local installation, service and support for this upcoming Satellite offering.

With service that is up to 30 times faster than standard 56K dial-up connections, WildBlue will allow users to retrieve information and access rich content that is not available through dial-up modems. It will provide a continuous online connection, so subscribers don’t tie up phone lines, and the faster speeds will save users time and businesses money.

“CRST Telephone Authority is excited about the successful satellite launch because it brings us closer to providing broadband Internet access to our entire community,” said J.D. Williams, General Manager. “We are pleased to bring the Cheyenne River Reservation affordable, two-way high-speed Internet access that is always on and available anywhere our community members work or live.”

WildBlue is finalizing its specific product offerings, and are considering several packages to accommodate various user needs, including a residential service that is expected to have a retail price of $49.95 per month and a small office / home office package that is expected to have a retail price of $79.95.

“We are pleased to bring to the Cheyenne River Reservation Internet access that is comparable to what is available in urban areas,” continued Williams. “We will be sharing more information with the community in our local newspapers and encourage anyone who is interested in learning more to contact Jonni Guerrero at CRST Telephone Authority.”

The satellite was successfully launched from Kourou, French Guiana into the 111.1 degree West longitudinal orbit. The Anik F2 satellite, manufactured by Boeing Satellite Systems and owned and operated by Telesat Canada (Telesat), weighs in at 12,000 pounds and is the largest commercial satellite ever launched.

About WildBlue

Denver-based WildBlue Communications, Inc. was established to accelerate consumer broadband access to the Internet in smaller cities and throughout rural America. WildBlue's services are designed to deliver on consumer desires for a fast, affordable, always-on two-way technology for wireless Internet access. Service is slated to begin in early 2005. More information on the company is available at www.wildblue.com.

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