Viasat
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Viasat is a global technology company that designs, builds, and operates satellite communications networks serving consumers, businesses, governments, and aviation and maritime customers across more than 70 countries. The company provides satellite internet, IoT connectivity, in-flight connectivity, cybersecurity products, and managed communications services through a multi-orbit, multi-band satellite network. Viasat also manufactures antennas, terminals, modems, semiconductors, and cybersecurit...
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Ideal Customer
- Viasat's sweet spot spans a wide range of customer sizes and types, united by the need for connectivity where terrestrial networks are unavailable, insufficient, or need backup resilience.
- For its business internet and backup internet products, the ideal customer is a small-to-mid-sized business in a rural or remote area with limited fiber/cable access.
Key Differentiators
- Viasat's key differentiators include its end-to-end vertical integration — owning and operating its own satellite fleet, ground infrastructure, and user terminals across Ka-, L-, and S-bands — giving it unique control over network performance and cost.
- Following the Inmarsat acquisition, Viasat holds one of the broadest multi-band, multi-orbit spectrum portfolios in the industry, with L-band holdings providing weather resilience and global harmonization that many LEO-only rivals cannot match.
Industries Served
- Viasat serves a broad range of industries including commercial and business aviation, maritime (merchant fleets, offshore energy, cruise, fishing), oil and gas/energy, defense and government/military, enterprise and remote industrial operations, agriculture, utilities, mining, transportation, and residential broadband.
- For small businesses, it provides primary and backup satellite internet, voice, and managed communications.
Service Coverage
- Viasat operates globally, with a presence in over 90 countries and partner networks that span the globe.
- In the United States, its fixed broadband service provides near-universal coverage across all 50 states and U.S. territories like Puerto Rico, reaching over 260 million people.
Partnerships
- Viasat maintains a broad ecosystem of technology and channel partnerships.
- On the technology side, key partners include Boeing (ViaSat-3 satellite manufacturing and the ESA Iris air traffic management program), Skylo Technologies (world's first global direct-to-device D2D network using Viasat's L-band infrastructure), TiVo/Xperi (connected TV platform integration for satellite-served households), Telebras in Brazil, and Altán in Mexico for broadband expansion.
Company Size & Ownership
- Viasat was founded in May 1986 by Mark Dankberg, Mark Miller, and Steve Hart, and went public on Nasdaq (VSAT) in December 1996.
- The company currently employs approximately 7,000 people globally and reported annual revenue of approximately $4.64 billion in fiscal year 2026, up from $4.28 billion in FY2024 — a 67.6% jump driven largely by the May 2023 acquisition of Inmarsat in a deal valued at approximately $7.3 billion, the biggest satellite communications consolidation in 20 years.
Compliance & Certifications
- Viasat holds multiple high-assurance government security certifications, reflecting its deep defense and intelligence customer base.
- Its cybersecurity and encryption products — including the KG-250XS, IPS-250X, KG-255XJ, and embedded security modules — have received NSA Type 1 certification, the highest security level awarded by the NSA, clearing them for Top Secret/SCI and classified DoD use.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
19 offeringsAntennas
Viasat designs and manufactures a range of antenna systems including AESA and testing and support services for defense and commercial satellite communication applications. These products are listed in Viasat's product catalog as part of their technology portfolio used to connect some of the world's hardest to reach places.
Backup Internet for Business
Viasat's satellite backup internet service provides small businesses a resilient secondary connection for $49.99 per month, including 50 GB of High-Speed Data and download speeds up to 50 Mbps. The service is designed to keep businesses online when their primary terrestrial internet fails due to outages or infrastructure issues, and is typically installed within 3-5 business days. It includes optimized VoIP traffic and business-class support.
Cybersecurity Products
Viasat offers a range of cybersecurity hardware and software products including the KG-250XS, KG-250X/KG-250X-FC, IPS-250X, KIV-79, KG-255XJ, KGR-42, KS-252, KG-142, KG-255X, Eclypt, Embedded Security, Mobile Dynamic Defense, and the VINE network management system. These products provide data-at-rest encryption, network security, and cybersecurity operations capabilities for government and defense customers. A Cybersecurity Operations Center service is also listed.
EasyCare for Business
EasyCare for Business is a support and equipment protection add-on for Viasat business internet customers that includes free required service calls, discounted annual dish relocation, and a Customer Care Commitment. It provides an extra level of peace of mind for service and equipment issues.
Energy Managed Communications
Viasat's Managed Communications service for the energy sector provides fully managed, end-to-end voice and data network solutions for remote oil and gas operations, including offshore and onsite environments. The service combines multi-orbit satellite capacity including LEO, terrestrial networks, video surveillance, collaboration tools, network optimization, virtualization, and operational cybersecurity. It includes 24/7 live monitoring, real-time operational monitoring and control, and a machine-learning based analytics platform called INTELIE.
Go-anywhere comms
Go-anywhere comms is Viasat's portfolio of robust satellite connectivity services for land businesses operating in remote or mobile environments, supporting broadcast-grade video, emergency communications, and data transfer. The portfolio is built on Viasat's 21-satellite network offering near-global coverage and up to 99.9% network availability, with terminals available in static, on-the-pause, or mobile configurations. It is designed for use cases including remote exploration, media broadcast, rapid deployment, and event-driven connectivity.
Go-anywhere Flex
Go-anywhere Flex is a mobile, high-bandwidth Ka-band satellite connectivity service delivering throughput of up to 10 Mbps, optimized for land applications including first responders, media, mining, and remote exploration. It operates over the Global Xpress Ka-band network with optional L-band backup, and is available with flexible contract terms ranging from one week to 24 months. Terminals range from compact portable units that fit in a suitcase to fixed reflectors up to 1.8 meters in diameter.
IoT Solutions
Viasat's satellite IoT solutions enable businesses in agriculture, mining, utilities, energy, and transport to monitor, control, and automate critical assets and vehicles in remote areas beyond cellular coverage. Built on Viasat's L-band network with near-global coverage and up to 99.9% network availability, the services support use cases including pipeline monitoring, fleet management, SCADA telemetry, and large-scale remote industrial process monitoring. The portfolio ranges from monthly ping services to always-on high-throughput data transfer.
Modems
Viasat manufactures satellite modems including the LinkWay S2, MD-1366, EBEM, and CBM 400, designed for satellite broadband and government fixed broadband connectivity applications. These hardware products are listed in Viasat's product catalog as part of their technology portfolio.
NB-NTN (Narrowband Non-Terrestrial Networks)
Viasat's NB-NTN solution leverages 3GPP Release 17 standards to enable direct-to-device satellite connectivity for consumer and industrial use cases without requiring dedicated satellite hardware in every device. The service supports consumer SOS and two-way texting, cost-effective asset tracking, metering and monitoring for industrial IoT, and automotive roadside assistance. Viasat uses authorized MSS spectrum and its existing global satellite infrastructure to help chipset manufacturers, OEMs, MNOs, and enterprise customers embed satellite connectivity into their devices and solutions.
Operational Cybersecurity (OCS)
Viasat's Operational Cybersecurity service is a single-vendor, integrated cyber offering tailored for energy sector customers to improve data and system security. It provides real-time threat detection, network visualization, and advanced investigative capabilities. The service is delivered as part of Viasat's managed communications portfolio for oil and gas operations.
Semiconductors
Viasat develops semiconductor products including ASICs and IP cores for applications such as FEC (Forward Error Correction), Free Space Optical, DVB-S2, and Coherent DSP. These components are used in satellite communications and avionics and RF testing applications.
Small Business Internet (Primary)
Viasat's primary satellite internet service for small businesses delivers download speeds up to 150 Mbps in select areas and up to 100 Mbps nationwide, with plan options ranging from 300 GB to Unlimited High-Speed Data. Included features are free standard professional installation, built-in Wi-Fi, optimized VoIP traffic, Unlimited Office Hours data, and network security monitoring. Plans are available with month-to-month or 36-month service terms.
Software & Services (Defense and Commercial)
Viasat's software and services product line includes airborne technology enhancements, managed security services, NetAgility, Tactical Edge Connectivity, Mil-Ka, L-MAX, Air-IQ, NeoTide, G2X, FleetBroadband, SwiftBroadband, and VuaLe. These offerings span managed services and software for defense, maritime, and commercial satellite connectivity applications. They are listed as distinct products in Viasat's technology catalog.
Static IP
Viasat offers a Static IP add-on available to select business internet customers, making it easier to host websites and work remotely. It provides a fixed IP address on the Viasat satellite network.
Terminals & Radios
Viasat offers a portfolio of satellite terminals and radios for airborne, land, and maritime applications, including products such as the Black ICE Hybrid SATCOM, Ku-band, Ka-band, Dual-band, GAT-5510, GAT-5518, and GAT-5530 models, as well as BGAN, BGAN Patrol, GX LITE, and IsatPhone 2. Products span air, land, and government maritime segments. These are hardware devices used to establish satellite communications in challenging environments.
Viasat Voice for Business
Viasat Voice for Business is a phone service add-on for business internet customers that provides unlimited calling without using the plan's High-Speed Data allowance. The service is feature-packed and designed to ensure businesses never miss important calls. It is also available as a standalone Voice-Only Connection plan for customers on CAF II plans.
Virtual Satellite Networks
Viasat's Virtual Satellite Networks service provides a Satellite-as-a-Service offering that gives IoT service providers and vertical service providers flexible, dedicated bandwidth, capacity, and power on Viasat's satellite network without requiring them to build or manage their own constellation. Customers can craft their own IoT hardware and software solutions with complete control over capacity and bandwidth parameters, backed by proactive 360-degree cybersecurity protection. The service is designed for IoT service ideation, delivery, and one-to-many critical data applications.
Voice & Push-To-Talk (PTT)
Viasat's Voice and Push-To-Talk satellite service delivers secure, reliable voice communications for remote workers, fleet managers, train drivers, and explorers operating beyond cellular and radio coverage. Built on Viasat's L-band network, the service supports two-way and one-to-many communications, workforce safety and location tracking, and emergency access to GEOS emergency assistance. It is delivered via portable, ruggedized hardware designed for rapid deployment in hostile environments.
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