Viasat

http://www.viasat.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/viasat/

Viasat, a publicly owned company headquartered in the US, was founded in 1986 with approximately 6,000 employees and reported $4.5B in revenue as of 2024. The company operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer, specializing in global communications, satellite broadband, and secure networking solutions for consumer, commercial, and government sectors. It operates a fleet of high-capacity geostationary satellites to deliver internet connectivity to residential users in remote areas, in-flight Wi-Fi for commercial airlines, and maritime communication services. Viasat further provides cybersecurity services and tactical data links for defense applications, supporting mission-critical communications for the U.S. government and international allies. Following its acquisition of Inmarsat, the firm expanded its global footprint and technical infrastructure to offer a multi-band, multi-orbit network designed to support mobile and fixed-site connectivity worldwide.

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1986

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On March 13, 2026, LOT Polish Airlines introduced Viasat Wi-Fi connectivity on its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, enabling passengers to access messaging, browsing, and streaming services on long-haul flights. Earlier, on March 10, 2026, ALL.SPACE announced a strategic collaboration with Viasat alongside the successful certification of its Hydra terminal to operate on the Viasat Global Xpress (GX) network. This certification allows the electronically steered Hydra terminal to deliver secure, high-performance connectivity across Viasat’s global GX satellite constellation, providing integrated military Ka-band spectrum access to support government and defense missions worldwide.

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

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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 28% of Viasat's revenue.

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Mar

18th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Inside Viasat’s NTN play: connecting people, machines and everything in between

Developing Telecoms spoke with Tim Daly, Business Development Director at Viasat, during Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026. Tim explains the company’s approach to Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and how it’s working with new partners to connect things and people across the world.

Developing Telecoms

Mar

18th

2026

18:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

A direct approach to satellite communication

While the satellite industry is by no means old, it has been around long enough to have transitioned through a few hardware shifts, driven by innovation and developing consumer demand. Legacy geostationary satellites supporting L-band communications are being eclipsed by a fascination with direct-to-device (D2D) low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations.

DCD

Mar

18th

2026

18:30

Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag

Viasat granted new licenses in Brazil amid growing satellite competition

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BNamericas

Mar

18th

2026

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

flight connectivity upgrade – Broadcast and CableSat

Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that its advanced in-flight connectivity has been selected by Orlando-based charter operator National Airlines to elevate the passenger experience onboard a new fleet of three Airbus A330 aircraft.

Broadcast & CableSat

Mar

18th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Inside Viasat’s NTN play: connecting people, machines and everything in between

Developing Telecoms

Mar

18th

2026

07:31

B2B Tag

Viasat supplies connectivity to 3 new National Airlines planes

EIN News

Mar

16th

2026

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

National Airlines enhances onboard experience for passengers with Viasat’s advanced in-flight connectivity

CARLSBAD, Calif., 17 March, 2026 – Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that its advanced in-flight connectivity has been selected by Orlando-based charter operator National Airlines to elevate the passenger experience onboard a new fleet of three Airbus A330 aircraft.

Viasat

Mar

16th

2026

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Viasat Powers Wi-Fi on National Airlines A330 Fleet - AirGuide.info :: AirGuide Business – Aviation and Travel Business News + AirGuide Destinations – Airline and Travel News, Latest Aviation, Airline

Viasat has announced a new partnership with National Airlines to deploy advanced in-flight Wi-Fi across the carrier’s fleet of three Airbus A330-200 aircraft, marking a significant upgrade in connectivity for VVIP and charter passengers. The high-speed connectivity solution is already live, enabling passengers to access seamless internet services throughout their journey.

Airguide

Mar

16th

2026

08:32

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Lite Coms LITE SAT 1.3A Terminal Achieves Official Viasat Global Xpress (GX) Type Approval

Morningstar

Mar

16th

2026

03:12

B2B Tag

Fi Rollout as Part of Wider Cabin Modernization

LOT Begins Dreamliner Wi-Fi Rollout as Part of Wider Cabin Modernization Share LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) has begun rolling out high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi across its long-haul Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, marking a significant step in the carrier’s evolving passenger experience strategy.

The Airline Passenger Experience Association

Mar

15th

2026

22:12

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Q4 Earnings Highs And Lows: Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) Vs The Rest Of The Telecommunication Services Stocks

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) and the best and worst performers in the telecommunication services industry.

Stockstory

Mar

13th

2026

10:16

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

LOT Polish Airlines rolls out Viasat Wi-Fi on its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner

ETTravelWorld Published On Mar 13, 2026 at 03:46 PM IST LOT Polish Airlines has introduced onboard Wi-Fi connectivity on its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, enabling passengers on long-haul flights to access messaging, browsing and streaming services throughout their journey.

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

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

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