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StarBand 481 Residential:
The most affordable way to get professional-grade satellite broadband

StarBand 481 Telecommuter:
StarBand's most popular mix of serious broadband speed with affordable pricing

StarBand 484 Small Office:
The highest quality broadband satellite access service available to home & SOHO users

The StarBand 481 satellite modem is perfect for residential customers or telecommuters (those working from home) who want high-speed Internet access at an affordable price. This modem is compatible with operating systems supporting TCP/IP protocol such as Windows®, Macintosh®, Unix® and Linux®. For optimal support, the StarBand Call Center strongly recommends the use of Operating Systems Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, or Macintosh OS 9, OS X. The Call Center will also support Windows 98, 98 SE, and Me.

The StarBand 484 satellite modem is perfect for small businesses. With the StarBand 484, you have the ability to network numerous PCs through a built-in 4-port Ethernet router. You also benefit from fast download speeds and our fastest upload speeds to date (up to 256 kbps in Turbo Max®). This modem is compatible with operating systems supporting TCP/IP protocol such as Windows®, Macintosh®, Unix® and Linux®. For optimal support, the StarBand Call Center strongly recommends the use of Operating Systems Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, or Macintosh OS 9, OS X. The Call Center will also support Windows 98, 98 SE, and Me.

We are the leader in two-way, always-on, high-speed satellite Internet service.
StarBand downloads at speeds up to 10 to 20 times faster than dial-up services (higher speeds apply to Small Office service). With download speeds up to 500 kbps for StarBand Residential (targeted minimum speeds in excess of 150 kbps), a 5-minute download via dial-up can now take as little as 30 seconds!

With the StarBand 484 Small Office service, download speeds are up to 1 Mbps and upload speeds are up to 256 kbps in Turbo Max®.

 

Just how fast is Starband? See the demo below!

Web page loading
using dial-up
Web page loading using
StarBand's lightning fast speed

Available Virtually EVERYWHERE.
Unlike DSL and cable modem services that have limited service areas, StarBand's satellite based service reaches virtually everyone in all 50 U.S. States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

FREEDOM from phone line limitations.
Save your phone for phone calls! With StarBand, you never need a dial-up connection or phone line to receive the service. Say good-bye to dial-up delays and disconnects.

Right for YOU.
Thought you couldn't get high-speed Internet for your home or small office?
Now you can with StarBand!

How does Starband work?

Additional StarBand Benefits
Receive Satellite Television: The StarBand antenna can accommodate both the Internet and EchoStar's DISH Network™ satellite TV programming. StarBand can bring the Internet and hundreds of television channels into your home, all through a one dish antenna (addt'l fees apply).

Always-On Access: StarBand service provides always-on Internet access, with no wait to reconnect every time you want to surf the Web or check e-mail. You'll stay connected to the Internet via a high-speed link as long as your computer is on.

Free E-mail and Basic Web Hosting: Residential and Telecommuter customers enjoy up to 10 StarBand e-mail accounts -- more than enough for the whole family. Small Office customers receive up to 15 StarBand e-mail accounts. All services receive free basic Web hosting services.

Operating System Compatibility:
StarBand supports a wide array of operating system platforms. The StarBand 481 and 484 modems are compatible with operating systems supporting TCP/IP protocol (Call Center support limited to Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional, XP and Macintosh OS 9, OS X).