StarBand announced the national launch of an updated version of its two-way satellite Internet access service, providing download speeds up to 1 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 256 kbps. The StarBand 484 Small Office system pricing is suggested at $899.99 for a complete hardware package with a 12-month contract at $149.99 per month or a 36-month contract at $699.99 for the hardware and the monthly fee at $139.99 per month. StarBand is also introducing a month-by-month service option for $999.99 for the hardware and $159.99 per month. http://www.StarBand.com