Viasat

http://www.viasat.com
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Viasat, a publicly owned telecommunications company founded in 1986 and headquartered in the United States, employs approximately 6,000 people. In 2023, the company reported revenues exceeding $1 billion. Its primary business is providing enterprise connectivity services.

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Founded

1986

Headcount

5,993

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Telecoms services

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Publicly Owned

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On an unspecified date, Viasat announced a multi-year contract with the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to improve data security using advanced space-based encryption technology to protect critical assets from cyberattacks. On Thursday, a further announcement detailed that the Defense and Advanced Technologies team will develop an end-to-end cryptography system to secure data transmissions between satellites and ground stations. Another report specified that this multi-year contract focuses on building an encryption system to protect satellites from cyberattacks, with the California-based Defense and Advanced Technologies division designing technology securing data between satellites and ground stations. Separately, Viasat and Space42 announced the formation of Equatys, a joint entity that will provide global Direct-to-Device (D2D) services and transition existing and planned Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) to a 5G network environment.

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Viasat offers 5 products in the telecoms tech, media and telecoms services, media tech and connectivity and cloud industries. Viasat's product portfolio comprises of enterprise security, telecoms services, telecoms network infrastructure, connectivity and distribution services and enterprise connectivity services.

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Viasat's revenues were $4.5B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Viasat's revenue into 6 different product categories, the largest of which is enterprise broadband and voice, which represents 38% of Viasat's revenue.

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Dec

14th

2025

15:24

Advanced Manufacturing, B2B Tag

Trump’s Golden Dome: 500% Surge Looming? Experts Warn Costs Could Even Hit $3.2 Trillion Over 20 Years

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The EurAsian Times

Dec

12th

2025

02:30

B2B Tag

Your Flight Could Soon Be Controlled from Space

A space-based communication system, called Iris, is being tested by the European Space Agency (ESA) in collaboration with Boeing and Viasat. This new system aims to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability of air traffic control by shifting communication from traditional ground-based radio systems to satellites.

Indian Defence Review

Dec

11th

2025

18:50

B2B Tag

Trump’s “Golden Dome” Missile Defense Plan Would Cost a Fortune

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Bloomberg Asia

Dec

11th

2025

18:30

B2B Tag

American Airlines to switch IFC from Viasat?

American Airlines currently uses Viasat’s satellites for its ‘direct-to-seat’ In-Flight Connectivity. There are numerous reports that it is to switch suppliers and use a Low Earth orbiting (LEO) fleet of satellites for improved speed and bandwidth.

Advanced Television

Dec

11th

2025

16:23

Management Changes, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Viasat Inc Announces New Chief Accounting Officer Appointment

On December 5, 2025, Viasat Inc announced the appointment of Camellia E. FitzGerald as the new Chief Accounting Officer, effective January 2, 2026, succeeding Shawn Duffy. Original SEC Filing: VIASAT INC [ VSAT ] - 8-K - Dec.

TradingView

Dec

11th

2025

13:00

Emerging Tech, ESG, B2B Tag

Your next flight could be controlled from space

Technology Dec 12, 2025 ESA, Boeing, and Viasat have collaborated on Iris—a satellite system that's changing how planes communicate with air traffic control. Instead of relying on old-school ground radios, Iris uses satellites to connect flights with controllers as it expands globally.

NewsBytesApp

Dec

11th

2025

07:01

ESG, B2B Tag

Space-enabled air traffic control takes flight globally

The US-based Boeing aircraft from United Airlines used the Iris satellite-based system to digitally connect pilots via satellites with air traffic controllers, enabling the more efficient routing of flights and reducing the fuel consumed. The Iris service and communication system ̶ developed by Viasat in partnership with ESA, ESSP (FR) as service provider and a wide industrial consortium of European and Canadian companies is fully operational in the European airspace since 2024 with more than 17,000 flights so far and counting .

European Space Agency

Dec

10th

2025

06:44

ESG, B2B Tag

generation Iris technology on its flights

Award-winning Iris datalink service is paving the way to trajectory-based operations, which can cut missions and enhance efficiency for European airlines Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, announced that ITA Airways, Italy’s reference carrier, is taking to the sky equipped with Iris technology.

SpaceWatch Africa

Dec

10th

2025

05:40

ESG, B2B Tag

Viasat, Inc.: ITA Airways adopts next-generation Iris technology on its flights

Award-winning Iris datalink service is paving the way to trajectory-based operations, which can cut emissions and enhance efficiency for European airlines ROME, Dec. 10, 2025, a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that ITA Airways, Italy's reference carrier, is taking to the sky equipped with Iris technology.

FinanzNachrichten.de

Dec

10th

2025

05:30

ESG, B2B Tag

ITA Airways adopts next-generation Iris technology on its flight

Award-winning Iris datalink service is paving the way to trajectory-based operations, which can cut emissions and enhance efficiency for European airlines ROME, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viasat Inc. , a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that ITA Airways, Italy’s reference carrier, is taking to the sky equipped with Iris technology.

GuruFocus

Dec

9th

2025

08:24

B2B Tag

Viasat to deploy critical TBO facility in Asia Pacific supporting next generation air traffic services.

Following its successful deployment in Europe, Viasat is taking the next step in advancing global air traffic management and flight safety by deploying an Iris Test Facility into the Asia Pacific region. Viasat is pleased to announce plans to deploy an additional Iris Test Facility (ITF) in Singapore to supporting the region in Trajectory Based Operations (TBO) implementations across the Asia Pacific region.

ATC Network

Dec

8th

2025

19:20

B2B Tag

Satellite D2D will benefit early adopter MNOs in 2026

Satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services are now a reality. These services will scale up very rapidly and be in everyone’s hands in the coming months. Telecoms operators need to move fast to avoid missing the opportunity. Subscriber interest in satellite D2D is high and MNOs can start extracting value from these services now Consumer interest in D2D services is growing rapidly.

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Viasat has commercial and technical partners like Meta, Deutsche Telekom and ATLAS Space Operations. Examples of Viasat's suppliers include Telesat, G&S SatCom and SES Satellites.

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Viasat currently holds 3 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including australian rules football, athletics and ice hockey.

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