StarBand service is the first two-way satellite Internet service for the consumer market that allows an always-on connection. A specially designed 24 x 36-inch satellite dish antenna equipped with both a transmitter and receiver for two-way satellite connectivity allows StarBand to provide its antenna services to customers along with the ability to receive satellite television service from DISH Network. The StarBand service offers consumers a faster alternative to their slow ISPs and allows many consumers who are unable to get broadband through cable modem or DSL because of geographical restrictions to experience the excitement of high-speed Internet service.
Product Features:
StarBand services offers two-way satellite internet access
StarBand provides internet services including 10 E-mail boxes and web services.
No Internet Service Provider is required, however user can choose their own ISP if desired
Super High-Speed
Up to 500 Kbps when receiving information: this is up to 10 times faster than a standard dial-up modem (assuming an optimal 56K connection) when receiving information
Up to 150 Kbps when sending information: this is up to three times as fast as a standard dial-up model when sending information.
Can enhance service with a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer), e-mail client (e.g. Outlook Express or Eudora) or multimedia player
Can receive DISH 500 programming (includes LNBF's for 110 and 119) when installed with an optional DISH Network satellite receiver.
Uses 2 separate coaxial lines between the outdoor and indoor unit
Super Satellite Modem supports all power requirements for StarBand transmitter and LNBF's. No additional power inserter is required.
Product Benefits:
No phone line required, does not interfere with phone service while online. No terrestrially based connection is required.
Persistent "Always-on" connection to the internet, no busy signals or failed connections
Provides high-speed internet access to a variety of locations including those not served by traditional DSL or cable modem.
One-dish solution, can receive both high-speed Internet service and DISH Network DISH 500 programming on the same dish antenna
Computer Requirements:
Any Pentium-class CPU or equivalent
32 MB RAM
10 MB of available hard-drive space
CD-ROM drive
USB port
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows2000 or WindowsME
Desktop or laptop computer
Optional Service Enhancements
Internet browser (i.e., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or other)
E-Mail client (i.e., Outlook Express, Eudora or other)
Multimedia Player (i.e., Media Player, RealPlayer or other)
Satellite Television Entertainment
Does StarBand work with DISH Network?
Yes. StarBand's 24 x 36 inch satellite dish antenna is capable of simultaneously delivering DISH Network programming to your TV and providing an always-on Internet service for your PC from the StarBand satellite. The StarBand satellite dish antenna will be available in a configuration that has two DISH Network satellite LNBF's on the dish antenna for satellite television reception. In addition, a third satellite LNBF for receiving Internet content and a StarBand satellite transmitter LNBF for transmitting to the Internet are included.
Is DISH Network programming required with StarBand service?
No. StarBand customers have the option to subscribe to DISH Network satellite programming, it is not required.
If a customer is an existing DISH Network customer, how do they upgrade to StarBand?
By replacing your DISH 500 with a StarBand system, you can receive the same programming from 110 and 119 as well as two-way satellite internet access. Simply run two additional coaxial cables from the dish antenna to the Super Satellite Modem and swap your old LNBF's for two new DISH Network LNBF's that are designed exclusively to work with the StarBand System. No additional modifications are required to the existing DISH Network receivers or wiring. Installation charges apply.
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