Viasat
- Company typePublic
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersCarlsbad, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
Viasat firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Viasat
- Legal name
- Viasat, Inc.
- Website
- https://viasat.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Viasat is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Carlsbad
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
Viasat business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Residential satellite internet subscriptions: Recurring monthly subscription revenue from residential home internet customers under Essentials ($39.99–$69.99/mo) and Unleashed ($69.99–$99.99/mo) plans, with 12-month minimum terms on Essentials and month-to-month terms on Unleashed, plus equipment lease fees.
- Small business satellite internet subscriptions: Recurring monthly subscription revenue from small business customers on Primary internet, Backup internet ($49.99/mo), and Choice unlimited plans, plus add-on services (EasyCare for Business, Static IP, Viasat Voice).
- Government and defense contracts: Long-cycle, fixed-price and IDIQ contract revenue from defense and civil agencies including U.S. Space Force PTS-G Swarm 1 ($437.7M share), U.S. Marine Corps MECS2 ($307M), NOAA Hurricane Hunter SATCOM, and broader DoW/DoD procurement.
- Aviation connectivity and entertainment services: Recurring service revenue from in-flight connectivity (Ka, Ku, L-band), in-flight entertainment, passenger portals, and cockpit safety services (SB-S, Iris, Classic Aero) sold to commercial airlines, business aviation operators, and the European Aviation Network.
- Energy managed services and systems integration: Managed communications, systems integration, and IIoT network services for oil & gas and other remote industrial customers (operated through the former RigNet business).
- In-flight advertising revenue (Viasat Ads): Advertising revenue generated through Viasat's passenger portal ad platform and programmatic partnerships (e.g., Magnite) across more than 60 airlines and 4,000 aircraft, including sponsored Wi-Fi sessions and dynamic in-flight advertising.
- Hardware sales and equipment leasing: Revenue from satellite terminals, antennas (AESA, Ka-band, Ku-band, L-band, dual-band), modems (LinkWay S2, MD-1366 EBEM, CBM 400), and leased customer-premises equipment for residential and business subscribers.
- Cybersecurity and professional services: Revenue from cybersecurity products (KG-250XS, Mobile Dynamic Defense, Embedded Security, etc.), managed security services, software services (NetAgility, Air-IQ, NeoTide, G2X), and systems integration.
- VoIP voice service subscriptions (Viasat Voice): Monthly recurring voice service revenue sold as an add-on to residential and business internet customers, with unlimited local and long-distance calling in U.S./Canada.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | Monthly | Viasat Essentials residential plan with 150 GB High-Speed Data plus Unlimited Standard Data |
| Subscription | Monthly | Viasat Unleashed residential plan with Unlimited High-Speed Data and no contract |
| Subscription | Monthly | Viasat business Primary internet plans with 300 GB–Unlimited High-Speed Data |
| Subscription | Monthly | Viasat backup internet for small business |
| Subscription | Monthly | CAF II residential and business Connection 25 plan (subsidized) |
| Subscription | Monthly | EasyCare residential support add-on tiers |
| Subscription | Monthly | EasyCare for Business add-on |
| Subscription | Monthly | Viasat Voice residential VoIP add-on |
| Subscription | Monthly | Viasat Voice for Business VoIP add-on |
| Subscription | Monthly | Static IP add-on for business customers |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Government / defense / aviation enterprise pricing |
Go-to-market motion5 records
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels9 records
Viasat product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Viasat operates a multi-orbit, multi-band global satellite communications network combining its proprietary ViaSat-3 Ka-band constellation with Inmarsat's L-band, S-band, and Global Xpress assets. It sells residential and small business satellite internet subscriptions, in-flight connectivity for commercial and business aviation, secure tactical and strategic SATCOM for government and defense, maritime fleet connectivity, and managed communications/IoT services for enterprise and energy customers across 70+ countries.
Product overview
Viasat operates a unified satellite communications platform combined with a modular portfolio of products across consumer, enterprise, government/defense, aviation, maritime, and energy segments. The core platform is built around a multi-orbit satellite network including the ViaSat-3 constellation (F1, F2, F3), ViaSat-1, ViaSat-2, Global Xpress, KA-SAT, and L-band satellites, paired with ground systems and partner integrations. Aviation offerings span Jet ConneX, Viasat Ka, SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S), the European Aviation Network (EAN), and the next-gen Viasat AMARA platform, complemented by Velaris for Advanced Air Mobility. Defense and government customers use the Tactical Mission Fabric (TMF) edge-to-cloud networking overlay powered by NetAgility, HaloNet reprogrammable space crypto, Hybrid SATCOM Approach (HSA), AESA antenna systems, and a full Type 1 encryption suite including KG-250XS and related KG/KIV products. Enterprise customers access Go-anywhere comms (Pro/Flex/VSAT), IoT Pro/Select/Nano, NB-NTN, IsatPhone 2, Voice & PTT, and the ELEVATE partner marketplace. Residential and small business customers subscribe to Viasat Unleashed or Viasat Essentials internet plans with Viasat Voice VoIP and EasyCare protection add-ons, while maritime and energy verticals leverage the Viasat Energy Services (formerly RigNet) managed communications portfolio.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Viasat Energy Services: Energy industry managed communications, systems integration and IIoT offering (formerly RigNet, acquired 2021).
- Viasat Aviation
- Viasat AMARA
- Viasat Ads
- Equatys
- European Aviation Network (EAN)
- SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S)
- Tactical Mission Fabric (TMF)
- HaloNet
- Hybrid SATCOM Approach (HSA)
- Velaris
Products and services
- Viasat Essentials Residential satellite internet plan starting at $39.99/mo promotional ($69.99/mo regular) including 150 GB of High-Speed Data plus Unlimited Standard Data with a 12-month minimum service term; for households in rural and remote U.S. areas without cable or fiber.
- Viasat Unleashed Residential satellite internet plan with Unlimited High-Speed Data, no data caps or contracts; $69.99/mo promotional then $99.99/mo; designed for streamers and heavy users in areas without terrestrial broadband.
- Viasat Business Internet Small business satellite internet plans (Primary, Backup at $49.99/mo, and Choice unlimited) with download speeds up to 35-150 Mbps, free standard installation, and add-ons such as EasyCare for Business, Static IP, and Viasat Voice.
- Viasat Voice VoIP home phone service for residential and business customers offering unlimited local and long-distance calling to all 50 U.S. states and Canada; data-free calling that does not count against Viasat Internet data allowance.
- EasyCare Service protection and support plan for Viasat Internet customers offered in three tiers (EasyCare $9.99/mo, EasyCare+ $14.99/mo, EasyCare Premium $24.99/mo) including device protection and Accidental Damage from Handling.
- Jet ConneX Business aviation in-flight connectivity service powered by GX Ka-band satellites delivering reliable, consistent, high-speed broadband to more than 1,700 business jets globally with STCs for over 30 aircraft models.
- Viasat Ka Business aviation internet service without caps on usage or speed, available as a line-fit option with major OEMs and STCs on 22 different airframes offering typical speeds greater than 30 Mbps.
- SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) Certified IP-based global safety communications platform supporting air traffic control, airline operations, and regulatory compliance; deployed on 1,000 aircraft as of 2026, expanding at 42% per year.
- European Aviation Network (EAN) Pan-European in-flight connectivity service integrating Viasat's S-band satellite coverage with Deutsche Telekom's ground network; cost-effective IFC tailored for Europe's short-haul aircraft, proven on 300+ aircraft.
- Viasat AMARA Next-generation in-flight connectivity platform for commercial aviation offering enhanced connectivity, entertainment, and 3D interactive maps; deployed across more than 80 aircraft with Vueling.
- Velaris Satellite connectivity ecosystem for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and uncrewed aviation, including partners such as L2 Aviation/Galaxy 1 Communications for avionics integration and certification support.
- Tactical Mission Fabric (TMF) Edge-to-cloud networking overlay for military tactical networks providing resilient multi-path connectivity, mesh networking, and distributed cloud compute capabilities, powered by the NetAgility software-defined platform and integrated with AWS GovCloud US.
- HaloNet Reprogrammable space crypto payload and assured satellite command-and-control platform providing security that can be updated post-launch for high-volume data downlinks; for government defense customers.
- Hybrid SATCOM Approach (HSA) Standardized, modular multi-band SATCOM antenna architecture for government aircraft; first formal line-fit integration on NOAA's C-130J Hurricane Hunter platform via Lockheed Martin subcontract.
- AESA Antenna Systems Active Electronically Scanned Array antenna systems developed under $80M+ in defense awards to deliver multibeam, resilient, and cost-efficient communications for ground, maritime, and space military platforms.
- Viasat Cybersecurity and Encryption Products Suite of Type-1 and commercial encryption and key-management products including KG-250XS, KG-250X, KG-255X, KG-255XJ, IPS-250X, KIV-79, KS-252, KG-142, KGR-42, Data At Rest Eclypt, VINE network management, and the Cybersecurity Operations Center.
- Go-anywhere Comms Enterprise satellite connectivity suite for land businesses on the move, including Go-anywhere Pro, Flex, and VSAT services for organizations operating in remote and challenging locations across agriculture, mining, transport, utilities, and aid/NGO verticals.
- Viasat IoT Solutions Satellite IoT solutions and services for near real-time monitoring, fleet management, and remote telemetry including IoT Connectivity Leasing, IoT Nano, IoT Pro, IoT Select, and IoT VSAT offerings.
- NB-NTN (Narrowband Non-Terrestrial Networks) Narrowband Non-Terrestrial Network service for consumer SOS and messaging, cost-effective tracking, and IIoT metering and monitoring using 3GPP standards, operating over Viasat's L-band satellite network.
- IsatPhone 2 Satellite phone service for global voice communications via the Inmarsat network, sold as an enterprise service for reliable communications in remote and hostile environments.
- Voice & Push-To-Talk (PTT) Voice and PTT services for reliable communications in remote and hostile environments, including PTT Pro and PTT Select services for mission-critical operations and enterprises.
- Viasat Ads Advertising platform enabling programmatic advertising on in-flight Wi-Fi and entertainment screens across Viasat's network of 60 airlines and 4,000 aircraft, reaching over 250 million passengers annually.
- Viasat Energy Services Managed communication services, systems integration and automation, and Apps and IoT for Energy delivered to oil and gas and broader energy customers (formerly RigNet, acquired 2021).
- Real-Time Earth Ground antenna system for satellite communications and earth observation supporting government missions including defense, ISR, and earth science applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- 5 consecutive quarters of positive free cash flow and $597M in FY2026 free cash flow (including Ligado lump-sum payment)
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Viasat
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Viasat technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability3 records
Feature11 records
Viasat partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.
- MagniteflagshipMagnite, the largest independent sell-side advertising company, announced a partnership with Viasat Aviation to bring programmatic advertising to in-flight Wi-Fi and entertainment screens across more than 60 airlines and 4,000 aircraft worldwide, reaching over 250 million passengers annually. The integration enables advertisers to deliver dynamic, data-driven buying by route, destination, and event.
- WiSig NetworkscoreViasat and Indian deep-tech startup WiSig Networks (originating from IIT Hyderabad research, supported by India's DoT and MeitY) are collaborating to test a Made-in-India 3GPP Release 17 NB-IoT Non-Terrestrial Network chipset and module at Viasat's UK laboratories on its L-band satellite network for global satellite IoT applications including maritime asset tracking, fisherman safety, disaster response, and government connectivity.
- U.S. Space Force (Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global Swarm 1)flagshipViasat was awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command to build, launch, and operate the first of a proliferated fleet of small, maneuverable GEO satellites under the PTS-G program's Swarm 1 Delivery Order (combined $437.7M with SES), with five years of operations and sustainment and IOC no earlier than 2029. Part of a $4B IDIQ ceiling.
- NASA (Polylingual Experimental Terminal / PExT mission)coreNASA tested the Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT) to enable interoperability between satellite relay networks, successfully transferring data across NASA's TDRS, Viasat, and SES networks using Ka-band spectrum; testing continues through April 2027 with Aalyria Technologies supporting enterprise service operations.
- Lockheed MartinflagshipViasat has been selected by Lockheed Martin to supply its Hybrid SATCOM Approach technology for NOAA's next-generation C-130J "Hurricane Hunter" aircraft, with engineering support, terminal hardware, and structural integration data. The program represents the first formal line-fit integration of Viasat's HSA technology on the C-130J platform; aircraft expected to enter service by 2030.
- Türksat and SkyFive ArabiacoreViasat, Türksat, and SkyFive Arabia announced exploration of a joint roaming framework to expand in-flight connectivity coverage across Europe, Türkiye, and parts of the Middle East and Africa, connecting Türksat's planned air-to-ground network with Viasat and SkyFive Arabia services operating in S-band spectrum.
- Space42 (Equatys joint venture)flagshipViasat and UAE-based Space42 announced the Equatys joint venture to enable global direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity services and evolve Mobile Satellite Services to 5G. Space42 reported $116M Q1 2026 revenue, $1B in cash, and $6.4B in contracted future revenues to support the partnership.
- Uzbekistan Ministry of Digital Technologies, UZ-SAT, and UztelecomcoreViasat partnered with Uzbekistan's Ministry of Digital Technologies, UZ-SAT, and national telecom operator Uztelecom to conduct the country's first direct-to-device satellite connectivity demonstration during the GSMA M360 Eurasia event in Samarkand, using 3GPP NTN standards over Viasat's L-band satellite network.
- AtoscoreAtos IT Solutions and Services has been selected by Viasat to deliver a multi-year digital workplace modernization program across Viasat's global operations (including its U.S. footprint), providing enhanced service desk capabilities, advanced support services, and intelligent collaboration solutions as part of post-Inmarsat integration.
- U.S. Marine Corps (MECS2 contract)flagshipViasat's Inmarsat Government business won a potential $307.1 million five-year recompete contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to provide global commercial satellite communications under the MECS2 program, including transponded bandwidth, managed services, and cellular connectivity across all commercially available frequency bands.
- L2 Aviation (via Galaxy 1 Communications)coreL2 Aviation has joined Viasat's Velaris ecosystem through Galaxy 1 Communications, bringing nearly three decades of avionics integration and certification expertise to the Advanced Air Mobility sector and supporting integration/certification of satellite communications for uncrewed aircraft systems and AAM platforms.
- Boeing (702MP+ satellite platform)flagshipViaSat-3 satellites are built on Boeing's 702MP+ platform, with payload integration performed at Boeing's El Segundo, California facility. Boeing's Mission Control team confirms spacecraft health after launch and completes on-orbit testing before handover to Viasat for service entry.
- SpaceX (Falcon Heavy launch services)flagshipViasat's ViaSat-3 F3 satellite launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center on April 29, 2026, completing the ViaSat-3 constellation. The Falcon Heavy had returned to flight after an 18-month hiatus with this mission. Viasat originally contracted with Ariane but switched to SpaceX due to European launcher delays.
- Deutsche Telekom (European Aviation Network)flagshipEAN is a fusion of world-leading technologies jointly delivered by Viasat and Deutsche Telekom, combining Viasat's S-band satellite coverage with Deutsche Telekom's ground network to provide pan-European in-flight connectivity proven on over 300 aircraft. Partners Nokia, SKYFive, and Thales are part of the broader EAN ecosystem.
- Gogo, Honeywell, and Collins Aerospace (Jet ConneX)flagshipViasat's Jet ConneX business aviation service is delivered through a global partner ecosystem including Gogo, Honeywell, and Collins Aerospace, which develop terminals (Plane Simple Ka-band, AirTRx-30, JetWave X) and provide 24/7 technical support, billing, and value-added services. Jet ConneX is installed on more than 1,700 business jets with STCs for over 30 aircraft models.
Scale indicators17 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Viasat competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SES S.A. SES is a global satellite operator offering GEO and MEO connectivity across video, enterprise, aviation, and government markets. SES is a direct Viasat peer, jointly awarded the PTS-G Swarm 1 contract and competing head-to-head in government and mobility bandwidth.
- EchoStar Corporation / Hughes Network Systems: EchoStar owns Hughes Network Systems, the largest U.S. satellite broadband provider and a long-standing GEO/consumer broadband rival. Viasat and Hughes compete directly in U.S. residential satellite internet, with both holding 2 GHz MSS spectrum undergoing EU/UK regulatory review.
- Iridium Communications: Iridium operates a global L-band satellite network serving maritime, aviation, government, and IoT markets. Iridium is a direct Viasat peer in L-band MSS, safety services (e.g., integrated with Reliable Robotics), and enterprise IoT.
- Eutelsat Group (incl. OneWeb): Eutelsat merged with OneWeb to form a GEO+LEO hybrid operator serving enterprise, aviation, maritime, and government customers. Eutelsat is a direct Viasat peer in European IFC (competing with EAN), maritime (Fleet Xpress rivals), and defense SATCOM.
- Telesat: Telesat is a Canadian GEO/LEO operator (Lightspeed constellation) serving broadcast, enterprise, and government markets. Telesat is a direct Viasat peer in enterprise bandwidth, government SATCOM, and emerging LEO broadband services.
- Gogo Business Aviation: Gogo provides in-flight connectivity and entertainment primarily for the business aviation market. Gogo is a direct Viasat peer in business aviation IFC, competing with Viasat Ka and Jet ConneX while also serving as a Viasat partner for certain Jet ConneX terminal integrations.
Broad incumbents
- SpaceX (Starlink): SpaceX's Starlink is the dominant LEO broadband constellation and the principal disruptor to Viasat's residential, aviation, and enterprise GEO economics. Starlink competes most directly with Viasat's consumer broadband (where Viasat has lost 76% of subscribers since 2020) and is increasingly entering aviation and enterprise.
- L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a major defense prime that supplies tactical communications, encryption, and SATCOM terminals to U.S. and allied governments. L3Harris overlaps with Viasat's government/encryption portfolio (KG-250-class competitors, tactical radios) as a broader incumbent defense supplier.
- RTX Corporation (Collins Aerospace): RTX's Collins Aerospace unit supplies avionics, IFC terminals (e.g., JetWave), and military communications to aviation and defense customers. Collins Aerospace is both a partner (Jet ConneX terminals) and a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in connected aviation and defense.
Emerging players
- AST SpaceMobile: AST SpaceMobile is building a space-based cellular broadband network targeting direct-to-device smartphone connectivity. AST competes with Viasat's Equatys D2D ambitions and NB-NTN offerings, though currently pre-commercial and narrower in scope.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Viasat leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles14 records
Viasat subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
Viasat funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds9 records
Investors5 records
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Viasat M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A16 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Viasat
What does Viasat do?
Viasat operates a multi-orbit, multi-band global satellite communications network combining its proprietary ViaSat-3 Ka-band constellation with Inmarsat's L-band, S-band, and Global Xpress assets. It sells residential and small business satellite internet subscriptions, in-flight connectivity for commercial and business aviation, secure tactical and strategic SATCOM for government and defense, maritime fleet connectivity, and managed communications/IoT services for enterprise and energy customers across 70+ countries.
Is Viasat a public or private company?
Viasat is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Viasat founded?
Viasat was founded in 1986. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Viasat based?
Viasat is headquartered in Carlsbad, United States, in the North America region.
How does Viasat make money?
Nine revenue lines are on record. Residential satellite internet subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are small business satellite internet subscriptions, government and defense contracts, aviation connectivity and entertainment services, energy managed services and systems integration, in-flight advertising revenue (Viasat Ads), hardware sales and equipment leasing, cybersecurity and professional services and voIP voice service subscriptions (Viasat Voice).
Who are Viasat's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SES S.A., EchoStar Corporation / Hughes Network Systems, Iridium Communications, Eutelsat Group (incl. OneWeb), Telesat and Gogo Business Aviation. Broad incumbents are SpaceX (Starlink), L3Harris Technologies and RTX Corporation (Collins Aerospace). AST SpaceMobile is listed as an emerging player.
Does Viasat have an API?
Yes. Developer resources are referenced via a "Become a developer" link pointing to developer.inmarsat.com, indicating developer/API access is available through the Inmarsat developer portal acquired by Viasat. Developer documentation is at developer.inmarsat.com.