BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 14, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- NomadISP, a division of LinOra Corporation, and StarBand Communications Inc. announced a strategic partnership to provide NomadISP's AH-1 'Anywhere Hotspot' product through StarBand's dealer network. The partnership enables the creation of StarBand powered 802.11 WiFi hotspots to locations throughout North America in areas such as campgrounds, RV Parks, Marinas, Truck Stops, and other areas traditionally lacking affordable high-speed Internet access.
"The AH-1 Anywhere Hotspot product is a turnkey solution that provides pay-per-use and monthly hotspot access through the connectivity provided by the new StarBand model 481 satellite Internet service. Combining the AH-1 Anywhere Hoptspot product with the talented and extensive dealer network of StarBand, creates an effective solution to service areas that have been unable to deploy WiFi hotspot capability, and opens a complete new market to existing StarBand dealers," states Kelly Hogan, CEO and founder of NomadISP.
"Demand for a turnkey WiFi Hotspot service from our dealers has been great," said StarBand Sales and Marketing Vice President Howard Lossing. "Working with NomadISP and our network of independent StarBand Dealers to provide the 'Anywhere Hotspot' service is just another way we are helping provide high-speed Internet to the tens of millions of people in this country without DSL or Cable broadband access."
"Most traveling people today depend upon access to reliable, highspeed Internet access regardless of where they are. The market for WiFi hotspots has been traditionally focused around major metropolitain areas, wheras now consumers can expect to have the same access and quality within their favorite recreational area," stated Hogan.
More information on the service can be obtained at http://www.nomadisp.com or email info@nomadisp.com
About NomadISP
NomadISP is a systems integration ISP marketing directly to businesses with challenging ISP requirements. They specialize in Satellite connectivity, 802.11 WiFi hotspots, and offer their products to remote housing areas, campgrounds, RV Parks, Marinas, and Truck stops. They are headquartered in Boise Idaho, with offices in Portland and Medford OR.
About StarBand Communications
StarBand Communications Inc., headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is America's first nationwide provider of two-way, always-on, high-speed Internet access via satellite to residential and small office customers. In 2003, StarBand introduced its fourth generation satellite modem, the StarBand 480 Pro, a professional-strength, network-ready and business-grade modem delivering high speed connectivity and instant networking capability. StarBand also launched new Residential price plans with monthly fees as low as $39.99. The StarBand antenna accommodates both StarBand high-speed Internet service and DISH Network satellite TV programming in the continental U.S. StarBand's network comprises customers and service in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Visit StarBand at www.StarBand.com. StarBand is a registered trademark of StarBand Communications Inc.