These terminals will support broadband for a superyacht, energy, and commercial customers.
Viasat has awarded Intellian a contract to design and supply Ka-band user terminals for its maritime connectivity solution.
In addition to the new terminals, Intellian will also develop a 100cm upgrade kit for Intellians popular NX Series. The NX Series is the worlds market-leading VSAT maritime antenna, and this conversion kit will enable thousands of vessels the opportunity to connect to Viasat services.
The new 60cm and 100cm user terminals leverage Intellians satellite terminal technology and geostationary satellite orbit (GEO) modem integration expertise.
With the new range of Viasat products, customers will benefit from reliable access to Viasats satellite network, including the upcoming ViaSat-3 constellation. The launch of the first trio of ViaSat-3 satellites is scheduled for Q1 2023, and is expected to be in service for the maritime market in 2023.
From streaming to video conferencing, Intellian and Viasat will empower a true at-home and in-office experience for superyacht, energy, and commercial customers, so that everybody onboard can do anything online.
Commenting on the contract, Eric Sung, CEO of Intellian, said: “This is a great opportunity for Intellian to collaborate with one of the leading global communications companies, combining our individual excellence to form a long-lasting and fruitful relationship. The contract win is yet another tangible example of our placement as a market leader, utilising our unparalleled engineering and supply chain capabilities to deliver exceptional value to the market.”
Shameem Hashmi, VP and GM, Maritime at Viasat, added: “With the upcoming launch of ViaSat-3, our relationship with Intellian has come at a critical time, enabling us to deliver the connectivity that our leisure and commercial customers require. Were excited about broader access to the Intellian customer base on a global scale, and for the continued collaboration and development of terminal technology that supports our network. We believe Intellian aligns with our innovative and forward-thinking approach to satellite connectivity.”
