Inmarsat, a privately owned company based in the UK, is a subsidiary of Viasat. Founded in 1979, the company employs approximately 1,790 individuals and reported $1.6B in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, Inmarsat specializes in providing enterprise connectivity services through its global mobile satellite communication networks, enabling connections for people, organizations, and various locations worldwide.
Inmarsat Maritime will install NexusWave connectivity across Auerbach's fleet of newbuild heavy lift vessels, as announced on February 3, 2026, to address the German shipping company's performance needs for its new generation of ships. This follows Viasat Inc., Inmarsat's parent company, and its wholly owned subsidiary ViaSat Technologies Limited, entering into an Ex-Im Credit Facility with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and the Export-Import Bank of the United States on January 21, 2026.
Inmarsat's customers primarily consist of airlines and Aviation and maritime Transportation companies. Examples of Inmarsat's customers include Toei Reefer Line, Sallaum Lines and Ethiopian Airlines. Examples of Inmarsat's suppliers include Eutelsat and Barco.