Exede "white" coverage areas

[PhenPhen]

I currently have Hughesnet and was very interested in the new Exede service but when I looked at the coverage map, it shows that I live in a white area (95667 zip code). I was curious if there are any future plans to expand the coverage area or if I'm just out of luck.

Thanks,

Nathan

[micwa]

ViaSat-2? I've been out of the loop...

[Phainein]

ViaSat-2? ...

14 June, 2012
Lockheed Poised To Snatch ViaSat Contract from Loral
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One industry official said the two companies have not excluded the possibility of a contract for two Ka-band satellites, each smaller than ViaSat-1, instead of a single spacecraft.

While a two-satellite order likely would be more expensive for Carlsbad, Calif.-based ViaSat, it would permit the company to spread its capital spending over a longer period. It also would allow ViaSat added flexibility in selecting coverage areas for its Exede consumer broadband service.

[caspar3259]

I too live in the white zone, but I am less fortunate than you because I am a current WildBlue customer and there is no upgrade path for us. My local dealer said there may be expanded coverage coming soon - and the WB web site says a similar thing... but I have yet to hear if it will help people on the west side of the Sierra Nevada's.

Good luck,

-Jeff

[Phainein]

My local dealer said there may be expanded coverage coming soon - and the WB web site says a similar thing...

Good to hear...have to wait-n-see on how they do it...with which bird(s) they use.