Press Releases

Viasat’s Written Evidence Shows an Approach that Could Save the UK Ministry of Defence Billions of Pounds, while Vastly Increasing the Country’s Defence Mission Capabilities FARNBOROUGH, UK; May 14, 2020  – Viasat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT), a global communications company, submitted a written response

Domestic customers with an Apple Music subscription will be able to stream 50 million songs, playlists and music videos beginning Feb. 1 FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 30, 2019 -- Entertainment on American Airlines is getting even better. Starting Friday, American Airlines customers will have access to

Viasat gift helps researchers provide guidance to engineering organizations on ways to implement a ‘design thinking’ approach to drive global and societal impacts The Design Lab at the University of California San Diego, under the direction of founder Don Norman, has received a $250,000 gift from

Bentley creates luxury automotive office and entertainment space Groundbreaking system provides Bentley customers with the world’s first super-fast in-car WiFi connection Unparalleled high-speed connectivity is future-proof with multiple simultaneous services Bentley partners with global

  Awards celebrate leaders in San Diego innovation ecosystem   SAN DIEGO (October 22, 2017) – CONNECT , the premier accelerator for innovative technology and life science companies in San Diego, announced today that it will honor three distinguished recipients with awards at their annual Most

PARIS , Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Global communications company, Viasat Inc. , (Nasdaq: VSAT) announced today it selected United Launch Alliance's (ULA's) proven Atlas V vehicle to launch one of its ViaSat -3 satellite missions. This is the first commercial contract ULA has directly signed

ViaSat-2 to Deliver Networked Communications to keep Canadian Military Strong, Secure and Engaged OTTAWA, ONTARIO (CANSEC 2018, Viasat Booth #3052), May 30, 2018 -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced the availability of satellite communications (SATCOM)

CARLSBAD, Calif. , April 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Global communications company, Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) confirmed it will not be moving forward with Eutelsat Communications on a deal for use of the ViaSat -3 satellite, due to Eutelsat's decision to pursue a local market alternative.

- Viasat Expects to Create Nearly 100 New Jobs in Ireland Over the Next Few Years - Company Plans to Grow Its Software Expertise in Dublin; Positioning the Company for Expanded Opportunities Across Key Global Broadband Markets DUBLIN , April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc.

CARLSBAD, Calif. , March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --  Viasat Inc.  (Nasdaq: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced it signed a Master Agent agreement with  Clarus Communications , a leading provider of  telecommunications services to businesses.

CARLSBAD, Calif. and PALO ALTO, Calif. , March 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Antenna Systems Division (ASD) of Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI), announced today it has signed an agreement to purchase the limited-motion satellite antenna family from global communications company, Viasat

ViaSat-2 Demonstration Showcased Reach, Readiness and Resiliency of Viasat's Next-Gen SATCOM Network for Greater Operational Capabilities Required at the Battlespace's Tactical Edge

Cobham SATCOM and Viasat Introduce Transformational Maritime Antenna System for High-Speed Broadband Connectivity Sea Tel 9711 Triband is the first 2.4 meter system capable of delivering true 2.4 meter high-quality internet performance across C-, Ku- and Ka-band frequencies Washington DC,

New Viasat Flat Panel Antenna Set to Improve the Delivery of Satellite-Based Connectivity Worldwide

Satellite Receives Top Honor in the 'Space, Platforms' Category

- First Satellite Internet Service to Offer 100 Mbps Speeds- Unlimited Internet Plans Available--Meaning Consumers Get More Video Data- New Internet Service Powered by the ViaSat-2 Satellite System, which Sets the Stage for ViaSat-3--Viasat's Next-Gen Satellite Platform Under Construction that is Expected to Deliver Even Faster Speeds and Billions of Connections Globally

Collaboration is Focused on Driving Digital Inclusion across Brazil; Making the Internet Affordable, Accessible to All

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --  Viasat Inc.  (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced that Mark Dankberg, Viasat's chairman and CEO, will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Tuesday, February 27,

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Feb. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc.  (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today it has been named the founding partner of the new Engineering Program at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM). Viasat , together with several employees, have

- Third quarter revenues totaled $381.8 million, driving year-to-date revenues to a record $1.2 billion- Quarterly contract awards increased 23% year-over-year, bringing total and Government Systems segment backlog to $1.1 billion and $702.2 million, respectively, representing record highs for each- Other quarterly highlights include year-over-year double-digit Government Systems segment operating profit and Adjusted EBITDA growth; continued momentum in Satellite Services segment with record residential broadband Average Revenue Per User (ARPU); and a rapidly scaling In-flight Connectivity (IFC) business- ViaSat-2 commercial service launch expected in February 2018; residential offering will include unlimited data plans with cable-like speeds- At the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2018, Viasat had 589 commercial aircraft in service with its IFC system, and 912 additional aircraft under contract, representing a quarter-over-quarter increase of 92 airplanes to a total of 1,501 aircraft in service or under contract- Announced today, Viasat signed a direct in-flight internet service provider contract with United Airlines to bring Viasat's latest generation in-flight entertainment and connectivity system to more than 70 aircraft

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc.  (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today a new contract with United Airlines (UAL) to bring Viasat's latest generation in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) system to more than 70 aircraft, including at

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Feb. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --  Viasat Inc.  (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, will host a conference call on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the third quarter results for fiscal year 2018.

Partnership Focuses on Quickly Meeting the Demand for ViaSat-2 Enabled High-Speed Home Internet Services

SURREY, United Kingdom, Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --  Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) and Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today marked the start of operations of the new Viasat antenna system installed at SSTL's Guildford headquarters with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

WOOD DALE, Illinois, January 16, 2018 – AAR (NYSE:AIR), a leading integrator of aviation supply chain solutions, announced today it will provide in-flight connectivity logistics, repair and aftermarket management services to Viasat, a global communications company.

Viasat Awarded Up to $350M, Five-year, Sole-Source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for Advanced Equipment, Systems, Services and Support

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Jan. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc .  (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced the appointment of Sean Pak to its Board of Directors. Mr. Pak will serve as a Class II director effective immediately, with an initial term expiring at the Company's 2019

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Jan. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc.  (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today it has begun beta service on the ViaSat -2 satellite, and affirmed plans for full commercial service launch in February 2018 .

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Jan. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --  Viasat Inc.  (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today that Mark Dankberg , Viasat's chairman and CEO, will present at the Citi 2018 Global TMT West Conference on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 2:45 p.m. Pacific Time in Las Vegas.

Viasat's VISION Platform to Provide NATO Forces with Greater Voice/Data User Capacity, Interoperability and Flexibility at the Battlefield's Tactical Edge

New Viasat Offices Open in Austin, Texas; Seattle, Washington; and Amsterdam, Netherlands

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Air Force , in partnership with Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced the successful completion of its production readiness review (PRR) on the Mini Crypto program for the development of an embeddable

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Dec. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Viasat Inc.  (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today the ViaSat -2 satellite has successfully arrived in geostationary orbit at 69.9° west longitude, and has transitioned into orbit normal mode (earth pointing) with its

Certification Authorizes Viasat to Ship BATS-D Units to Authorized U.S. Government Customers Effective Immediately

Company Consolidates Sub-Brands Under One Master Brand to More Uniformly Communicate its Value to Customers, Partners and End-Users

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ViaSat Inc.  (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global broadband services and technology company, announced today it has expanded its current relationship with authorized value-added reseller Satcom Direct (SD), to offer ViaSat's full suite of in-flight connectivity

FARNBOROUGH, England , Nov. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  ViaSat Inc.  (NASDAQ: VSAT) a global broadband services and technology company, today announced it is working with The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Rural Health , NHS Highland and the Scottish Ambulance Service on a pilot program called

- Quarterly highlights include year-over-year double-digit Government Systems segment operating profit and Adjusted EBITDA growth; continued momentum in in-flight connectivity; and record residential broadband Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)- ViaSat announced today a direct service provider contract with JetBlue to provide its next-generation in-flight internet service to JetBlue aircraft- ViaSat-2 orbit raising nearly complete; commercial service expected to launch in February 2018- ViaSat named 'Global Operator of the Year' at Euroconsult's 14th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Communications

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Nov. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  ViaSat Inc.  (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global broadband services and technology company, today announced it expanded its relationship with JetBlue, and will serve as the direct in-flight internet service provider to the airline.

Development Will Focus on ViaSat-3 User Terminals, Including a Fully-Electronic Phased Array Antenna, Ground Equipment and Gateways

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  ViaSat Inc.  (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global broadband services and technology company, will host a conference call on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the second quarter results for fiscal year 2018.

- Available Now: New In-flight Connectivity Shipset Offering Business Jets Higher Data Allocations, Faster Speeds- Migration Path Announced: Easy Transition for Legacy Aircraft and Existing Customers to ViaSat's Higher-Speed Network

ViaSat-3 Class Satellites Complete Critical Design Reviews; Remain On Track in Meeting Key Milestones

PARIS , Sept. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  ViaSat Inc.  (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global broadband services and technology company, today proudly announced it has been awarded the 'Global Operator of the Year' award at Euroconsult's 14 th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Communications .

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  ViaSat, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) has upsized and priced its offering of $700 million in aggregate principal amount of its 5.625% Senior Notes due 2025. The offering was upsized from the previously announced $600 million in aggregate principal amount.

First AIMS-Certified IFF Radio Frequency Environment Generation System Delivering a Dense, Realistic Airspace

ViaSat Gives Passengers and Crew Access to the Fastest, Most Reliable Internet Service on TransAtlantic Routes

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Sept. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  ViaSat, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) intends to commence an offering of $600 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2025, subject to market and other conditions. The notes will be offered and sold to qualified institutional

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Sept. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  ViaSat, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its $575 million in aggregate principal amount of outstanding 6.875% Senior Notes due 2020 (CUSIP No. 92552VAF7) (the "Notes").

Small Tactical Terminal Approved for Use across the Canadian Armed Forces; Highlights Interoperability of the Terminal across Platforms and Missions HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Sept. 5, 2017 /CNW/ --  ( DEFSEC  Atlantic - ViaSat Booth #913) - ViaSat Inc.  (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global broadband services and