Great News! StarBand is now offering even MORE savings! See our new StarBand Residential and StarBand Small Office price plans below. *Pricing subject to change and set by StarBand authorized partners. Installation, shipping and handling are NOT included. Additional equipment charges apply for AK, HI, PR and the USVI. NOTE: $49.99/mo. fee available to new customers only, requires purchase of new equipment at $699.99 MSRP and 36 month contract. ** Monthly service fee will renew on a month-by-month basis for as long as you continue to pay the then current monthly fee (at this time $69.99/mo.). *Pricing subject to change and set by StarBand authorized partners. Installation, shipping and handling are NOT included. Additional equipment charges apply for AK, HI, PR and the USVI. ** Monthly service fee will renew on a month-by-month basis for as long as you continue to pay the then current monthly fee (at this time $69.99/mo.). *Pricing subject to change and set by StarBand authorized partners. Installation, shipping and handling are NOT included. Additional equipment charges apply for AK, HI, PR and the USVI. *** If you pre-pay for an entire year for the Small Office service, your monthly service fee decreases by $10 a month.

Where does StarBand service work?
Anywhere in the United States as long as you have an un-obstructed view of the southern sky. GMD Electronics is taking orders right now, with Installation available with in 5 days after you place the order. One of the major credit cards is required to qualify for service. Call us at #281-388-1941 to order yours!
If this is a new service, how can you say that StarBand uses "field-proven" technology?
While new to the consumer market, Starband's industry-leading satellite technology has been the wide-area networking platform of choice for major businesses throughout the world for many years. The technology behind the StarBand system is based on Gilat's corporate VSAT technology which is used in over 200,000 business locations to support a wide variety of mission-critical applications.
How does StarBand compare with other satellite-delivered Internet systems?
StarBand is a true always-on Internet service that both receives and transmits Internet content over satellite at broadband speeds. Unlike its satellite Internet competitors, StarBand does not require consumers to tie up their phone line or retain a separate terrestrial Internet service provider. The StarBand product responds to what today's Internet enthusiasts say they want – high-speed, always-on connection to the Internet that doesn't require a telephone connection. Instead of having to deal with multiple service providers, multiple bills, busy telephone lines and slow transmission speeds, StarBand offers a one-stop complete Internet service package.
How does StarBand service compare to Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and cable modems?
StarBand, like DSL and cable modems, provides an always-on, broadband connection to the Internet. However, unlike DSL and cable modem service, which are extremely limited in availability, StarBand is available throughout the country – even in remote areas – over satellite. As long as you have line-of-sight to the satellite, the service is available to you. Just ask yourself, "how good is my telephone service"?
How does StarBand compare with standard dial-up Internet access?
StarBand provides always-on Internet service that is many times faster than standard 56 kbps modem service. StarBand does not require users to dial-in for access and it does not tie up telephone lines like dial-up connections do.
What is required in a StarBand installation?
The StarBand installation process is nearly identical to the standard small-dish satellite television installation process, except that it involves a slightly larger antenna and two additional coaxial cables running from the dish to the "satellite modem." In addition, because the StarBand service both sends and receives content via satellite, the dish pointing process may require slightly greater precision, as compared to receive-only satellite television offerings. That is why only professional installation is available.
Does StarBand require a telephone connection?
No. Because it uses Starband's industry-leading satellite return-path technology, the StarBand system is completely independent of terrestrial wires and does not require a telephone connection. All Internet content is received and transmitted over satellite.
Does StarBand require an account with a terrestrial Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
No. Because it doesn't use a dial-up telephone connection, the StarBand service does not require an account with a terrestrial ISP. No extra fees either!
From whom will StarBand users receive service?
StarBand is the primary ISPs for StarBand subscribers, providing all Web access and up to 10 e-mail boxes.
How will StarBand users surf the Internet and receive e-mail?
StarBand users will access Internet and e-mail content using standard PC-based browser and e-mail applications.
Does StarBand work with small-dish satellite television services?
Yes. With a DISH upgrade, StarBand's 24x36-inch satellite antenna is capable of simultaneously receiving DISH Network's 500-channel digital television programming for reception on your TV, as well as always-on Internet service on your PC from the StarBand satellite. The StarBand satellite antenna will be available in a configuration that has two DISH Network satellite receivers on the antenna for satellite television reception – this in addition to a third satellite receiver for receiving Internet content and a StarBand satellite transmitter for transmitting to the Internet. The StarBand system is not compatible with satellite television systems other than EchoStar's DISH Network. Just ask for the "TV Option" and get 150 TV Channels for only $39.95 extra. Imagine surfing the web at high speeds and watching your favorite TV show at the same time, life just can't get any better!
If a consumer already has a DISH Network system installed, how do they upgrade to StarBand?
If an existing DISH service subscriber receives programming from EchoStar satellites at 110° and 119°, upgrading to the StarBand service is as simple as swapping out the standard DISH Network satellite antenna for a StarBand satellite antenna and mount and running two additional coaxial cables from the antenna to the consumer's PC. No modifications are required to the existing DISH Network receivers or wiring.