Viasat is an American communications company that acts as a global broadband services and technology provider. They design, integrate, and deliver secure, high-performance satellite and wireless services and satcom systems. Viasat is involved in projects with NASA and ESA, providing communications networks, ground segment support, and direct-to-earth connectivity. The company's partners include Telespazio, ATLAS Space Operations, and Space42. Keywords associated with Viasat are: satellite communications, broadband, antennas, ground stations, and direct-to-device connectivity.
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Viasat is the only antenna manufacturer with a global GSaaS service as described in the announcement.
Astralintu customers will gain access to Viasat’s global RTE network, including the existing equatorial site in Accra, Ghana.
Kent Leka is Vice President and General Manager of Antenna Systems at Viasat.
Tim Farrar estimates about 1 million Starlink subscribers migrated from legacy GEO providers Viasat and Hughes.
Viasat’s report projects that by 2027 the industrial blind spot in global supply chains, where assets lose visibility once they leave cellular range, could be effectively eliminated.
The Viasat report identifies NB-NTN (Narrowband Non-Terrestrial Network) as the primary driver of the connectivity convergence in industrial IoT.
The Viasat report states that the shift to standards-based NB-NTN democratizes satellite access and allows enterprises to scale IoT portfolios without the heavy CAPEX associated with traditional satellite ground equipment.
Andy Kessler is Vice President of Enterprise at Viasat.
The Viasat report finds that 91% of decision-makers plan to adopt Direct-to-Device (D2D) technology within the next 18 months.
The Viasat report identifies a performance gap between hybrid users that blend satellite and cellular connectivity and terrestrial-only organizations.
In May 2022, Southwest signed a deal with Viasat for Viasat’s next-generation Ka-band satellite IFC system to be factory-installed on all new aircraft deliveries starting in the first quarter of 2023.
Southwest currently works with Viasat and Anuvu for in-flight connectivity service.
ViaSat’s system will continue to be line-fit installed on all of Southwest’s brand-new B737 MAX aircraft.
Viasat is supplying satellite bandwidth for the TOUCAN project and is supporting GMV in analyzing innovative TWSTFT technology evolutions.
ViaSat-3 F3 is partnered with Boeing and L3Harris and has an anticipated service entry in mid‑2026.
ViaSat-3 F1 is partnered with Boeing and is listed as in service.
ViaSat-3 satellites are presented on Viasat’s satellite roadmap as the company’s highest-capacity and most flexible assets for global coverage and utilization.
Viasat Inc. is prioritizing cash generation, debt reduction, and putting the two final ViaSat-3 satellites safely into operation.
ViaSat-3 F2 is partnered with Boeing and has an anticipated service entry of May 2026.
Viasat anticipates ViaSat-3 F3 entering service in mid-2026.