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WildBlue's Data Access Policy

WildBlue's goal is to give each of their customers the fastest service possible at the lowest possible price. We are always striving to develop programs and policies that help make that possible. WildBlue's Data Access Policy is designed to impact the fewest customers while helping ensure the best speeds for the vast majority of our customers.

WildBlue estimates that a small percent of customers account for a disproportionate share of data usage on the WildBlue network. To ensure that all WildBlue customers have equitable access to the WildBlue network, WildBlue has implemented a Data Access Policy. WildBlue sets usage thresholds on the amount of data you can upload and download within stated time periods. If you exceed these thresholds, WildBlue will temporarily limit the speed at which you can send and receive data over the WildBlue access network. You will still be able to use the WildBlue Internet access service but your speed will be slower. In cases of extreme and continued violation of the Data Access Policy limitations, your service may be suspended. WildBlue may use other traffic management and prioritization tools to help ensure equitable access to the WildBlue network for all customers. Your WildBlue Internet access is not guaranteed and is subject to this Data Access Policy.

Based on an analysis of typical customers, we have set a rolling 30-day limit on data usage per customer, called a monthly Usage Threshold. As shown in the table below, this threshold varies based on the service plan you selected. For each service plan, the Usage Thresholds are significantly above the amount of data that is used by a typical customer. Every day, we measure your upload and download data usage ("Actual Usage") to determine if your actual data usage,aggregated over the previous 30 days ("Usage Total") exceeds the Usage Threshold for the service plan that you selected. At any time, you can see your Usage Total versus your monthly Usage Threshold under the "My Account - Manage Account" at gotsky.com.

If at any time your Usage Total is above the Usage Threshold, WildBlue will reduce your access speeds, typically to 128 kbps in the downstream (from the Internet to you) and 28 kbps in the upstream (from you to the Internet), and you may experience a loss of connectivity during peak usage periods (collectively, "Reduced Access"). Once your speeds have been reduced, you must decrease your usage to bring your Usage Total to 70% or less of the Usage Threshold. Once your Usage Total reaches this level, your access speeds will be restored to the original speed levels by the next day. You can view your usage through http://admintool.gotsky.com.

If, however, you do not decrease your Usage Total to 70% or less of the Usage Threshold within the next 30 days, this failure will constitute a second Data Access Policy violation. If you violate the Data Access Policy in each of four consecutive months in each of five calendar months within any twelve month period- whether by exceeding the monthly Usage Threshold or by remaining in a reduced-speed status -- y our speeds will be reduced and your access will be restricted to Web browsing activities and to sending and and receiving e-mail. Again, once you reduce your Usage Total to 70% of your Monthly Usage Threshold, your speeds and access will return to normal.

You are likely to avoid any limitations imposed by the Data Access Policy if your use is typical of the majority of Internet users and consists primarily of Web surfing and a reasonable amount of downloading. The table below shows the monthly Usage Thresholds for each plan. These limits specify the amount of data that you can upload and download before your access speed is reduced. Please note that your Usage Total is far more likely to exceed the Usage Thresholds below if you use peer-to-peer file sharing programs, you use a webcam or you download full length movies, large quantities of music files, full software applications or similar high-bandwidth activities.

 
WildBlue Data Access Policy Monthly Usage Thresholds
Value Pak Select Pak Pro Pak
Upload Threshold (MB) 1 2,300 3,000 5,000
Download Threshold (MB) 2 7,500 12,000 17,000

 

1 Upload Threshold is the volume of data that can be uploaded during the previous 30 days before the Data Access Policy may restrict the user's speeds.
2 Download Threshold is the volume of data that can be downloaded during the previous 30 days before the Data Access Policy may restrict the user's speeds.

These terms and conditions state important requirements regarding your use of WildBlue's Satellite Speed Internet service and your relationship with WildBlue. You should read them carefully as they contain important information regarding your rights and ours. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you many not use the service and, subject to the terms of your Customer Agreement, you must terminate your service immediately.

WildBlue may revise this Data Access Policy from time to time without notice by posting a new version of this document on wildblue.com, wildblue.net or any successor URL(s). All revised copies of the Policy are effective immediately upon posting. Accordingly, customers and users of WildBlue's Satellite Speed Internet service should regularly visit these web sites. Questions regarding this Data Access Policy and complaints of violations of it by WildBlue customers and users can be directed to WildBlue via "Help" email obtainable at wildblue.net.


revised 01/05/2012
 
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