Denver, CO. WildBlue Communications, the leading provider of high speed satellite Internet service throughout rural America, today announced the introduction of an equipment lease program for new customers. Under the new WildBlue Lease Program, customers will no longer be required to purchase the WildBlue equipment and in addition will receive free standard installation of the service, significantly reducing total upfront fees by over 50-percent to just $149.95.

Customers will now pay a low monthly lease fee of $5.95, similar to most cable and satellite television pricing models. The main benefits for customers include the lowest upfront price ever offered for WildBlue and worry-free equipment replacement. As an added savings, customers will have the option to prepay their first 24 months of lease fees for just $99.95.

"The Lease Program will help new customers get WildBlue for a significantly lower upfront investment, making our award-winning service available to more people throughout rural America," said David Leonard, WildBlue’s Chief Executive Officer. "Our program also helps our dealers who will no longer need to purchase an inventory of WildBlue equipment. This will free up more of their working capital which will allow them the ability to increase their marketing and sales activities. This program is part of a wide-ranging set of initiatives to assist our customers and our partners wherever possible during these challenging economic times," Leonard continued.

"The upfront fee has always been the most challenging hurdle for new WildBlue customers, particularly in this economy", said Steve Cimmarusti of Blacksheep Satellite, a WildBlue Dealer. "Our sales folks are chomping at the bit to get out there with the new Lease Program. We think this is the price point a lot of customers have been waiting for!"

To find out more about the new WildBlue Lease Program and WildBlue’s fast, reliable Internet service call 1-877-RING-WILDBLUE (1-877-746-4945) or visit www.wildblue1.com.