What Viking Satcom does

Viking Satcom is a privately held, US-based value-added distributor and reseller of commercial satellite earth station hardware, operating from the Lansing, Michigan region. The company is a one-stop source for Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) and related satellite communications equipment, carrying antenna systems, Block Upconverters (BUCs), Low Noise Block converters (LNBs), transceivers, feeds, and a broad catalog of RF and waveguide components spanning C, Ku, Ka, X, and S frequency bands. Its portfolio includes motorized dual-axis VSAT antennas (1.8–3.8m) capable of tracking LEO, MEO, and GEO satellites, quick-deploy flyaway antennas with sectional carbon fiber reflectors, GaN-based BUCs, and 5G-interference-filtered LNBs. The product catalog is sourced through distribution partnerships with multiple recognized OEMs, including CPI SAT, Norsat, Global Invacom, Swedish Microwave, Skyware, and V2 Microwave.

The company serves a vertical mix of B2B customers, with VSAT network operators as the primary use case, alongside broadcast media, government and defense, oil and gas (remote site communications), and mobile satellite news gathering. It sells primarily through its e-commerce website with quote-based pricing, supported by phone-based enterprise sales and participation in industry events such as SatelliteAsia and Satellite Map Day Latin America. International sales are supported with irrevocable letter of credit and cash-in-advance payment terms, and the company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (Certificate US4158) for its distribution operations. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales with no disclosed recurring or subscription component, and the company appears to be founder/owner-operated with no disclosed external institutional investment.

Name

Viking Satcom

Legal name

Viking Satcom

Website

https://vikingsatcom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Viking Satcom is a US-based value-added distributor of commercial satellite earth station hardware, supplying VSAT antennas, BUCs, LNBs, transceivers, and RF components across C, Ku, Ka, X, and S bands to VSAT operators, broadcast, government, oil and gas, and mobile SNG customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Communications Equipment

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (51741)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Satellite communications equipment
• VSAT antenna systems
• RF components distribution
• Block upconverters BUCs
• Low noise block converters

Headquarters

HQ city

Albion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Satellite Equipment Sales: One-time hardware sales of satellite communication equipment including antennas, BUCs, LNBs, RF components, and accessories. Products are sold individually or as complete packages/systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Viking Satcom distributes and resells satellite communications equipment, including motorized VSAT antennas, quick-deploy portable antennas, Block Upconverters (BUCs), Low Noise Block converters (LNBs), Ka-Band transceivers, multi-band feed systems, and supporting RF components covering C, Ku, Ka, X, and S frequency bands. The company operates as a value-added distributor carrying branded product lines from manufacturers such as CPI SAT, Norsat, Global Invacom, Swedish Microwave, V2 Microwave, and Skyware, sold to enterprise customers via quote-based pricing.

Product overview

Viking Satcom is a satellite equipment distributor and value-added reseller offering a comprehensive portfolio of satellite communication hardware. The product lineup centers on antenna systems (VSAT motorized, quick-deploy portable, and fixed-install antennas in various sizes from 1.0m to 5.0m) paired with complementary RF components. Key branded products include CPI SAT antennas, Norsat LNBs and BUCs, V2 Microwave BUCs, Swedish Microwave LNBs, and Global Invacom Ka Band transceivers. The company also offers a full range of RF components including feeds, filters, controllers, and waveguide equipment, positioning itself as a one-stop source for satellite earth station hardware across C, Ku, Ka, X, and S frequency bands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VSAT Motorized Antenna Systems
• Quick-Deploy Antennas
• Norsat LNBs and RF Components
• CPI SAT Antennas
• V2 Microwave BUCs
• Global Invacom Transceivers
• Swedish Microwave LNBs
• RF Components
• Custom Feeds
• Antenna Mounting Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Motorized antenna systems enable remote satellite switching without physical repositioning

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global InvacomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerViking Satcom and Global Invacom announced a strategic partnership following a successful meeting at SatelliteAsia in Singapore. This partnership enhances Viking Satcom's product offerings with Global Invacom transceivers and other RF components. The collaboration provides customers with access to Global Invacom's satellite equipment technology through Viking Satcom's distribution network.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Norsat International: Manufacturer of LNBs, BUCs, and RF components across C/Ku/Ka bands. Viking Satcom is a major distributor of Norsat's product line, making Norsat both a supplier and a direct competitive comparable in satcom RF components.
• Global Invacom: Manufacturer of Ka-band transceiver platforms and RF components (XRJ/XRF series) with GEO/MEO/LEO compatibility. Strategic partner of Viking Satcom, and a directly comparable supplier of integrated RF subsystems for VSAT/LEO markets.
• AvL Technologies: Designer and manufacturer of fixed and mobile satellite antenna systems, including motorized and transportable VSATs. Direct product-category peer to Viking Satcom's motorized VSAT and quick-deploy antenna lines.
• Sat-Lite Technologies: Manufacturer of portable, flyaway, and quick-deploy satellite antennas for SNG, military, and government applications. Closely comparable to Viking Satcom's quick-deploy / IATA-compliant antenna portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• CPI SAT (Communications & Power Industries): Large incumbent manufacturer of satellite antennas, high-power amplifiers, and satcom subsystems. Viking Satcom is a CPI SAT distributor, and CPI SAT competes broadly in the same antenna categories Viking Satcom sells.
• Cobham SATCOM: Established satcom equipment manufacturer serving maritime, land, and aeronautical markets with antennas, BUCs, and VSAT terminals. Broad incumbent peer competing across Viking Satcom's commercial and government verticals.
• Comtech Telecommunications: Diversified satcom technology provider offering VSAT platforms, BUCs, and high-power amplifiers. Broad incumbent that overlaps with Viking Satcom's RF component and ground-segment product lines.
• Hughes Network Systems: Major satcom ground-system OEM and VSAT network operator, including broadband terminals and gateway equipment. Broad incumbent serving enterprise and government customers that overlap with Viking Satcom's buyer base.
• Gilat Satellite Networks: Provider of VSAT ground equipment, modems, and integrated satellite network solutions for defense, commercial, and enterprise markets. Broad incumbent comparable in VSAT/ground-segment product scope.
• ND SatCom: European manufacturer of satellite ground infrastructure, antennas, and hub systems for government, defense, and broadcast. Broad incumbent comparable in antenna and ground-station product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vikingsatcom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/viking-satcom-inc.

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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