NexusWave integrates Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band, low-Earth orbit (LEO), coastal LTE, and L-band services in a single, seamless package.
As MENA economies push digital expansion, satellite broadband could bridge connectivity gaps. But thats if providers and regulators can tackle rising costs, market risks and business model challenges, writes Keith ...
The operator showcased direct-to-device (D2D) technology, including direct communication between mobile phones via satellite and Internet-of-Things (IoT) data transmission .
The solution will include smart network enhancements and application-level data linking to satellites in multiple orbits.
Viasats most advanced connectivity solution will complement Riyadh Air's digitally native onboard strategy.
Viasat to lead the lunar orbiting satellite communications portion of ESA's Moonlight Programme, alongside Telespazio and a host of other European and UK companies.
The collaboration aims to increase NSNs capacity and resilience for various missions, including climate studies, celestial object research and the Artemis campaign.
The companies to explore ecosystem partnership options for shared multi-orbit 5G NTN infrastructure with standards-based open architecture to create significant D2D and next-generation MSS opportunities globally.
As part of the reorganisation, Guru Gowrappan, currently President, will be leaving the company, after serving in an advisory role through April to ensure a smooth transition.
Viasat will support the modernisation of the US Department of Defence technology with tactical networking, ground system, satellite communication and cybersecurity solutions.
The tests used a commercial Android smartphone enabled for non-terrestrial network (NTN) connectivity with an over-the-top messaging application.
The messages were sent over the companys L-band spacecraft and were enabled by 3GPP standards-based NTN service infrastructure installed in Viasats gateways by Skylo.
The trial was carried out in partnership with Indian telecom provider BSNL and is the first of its kind in India.
Only around 10% of the Earths surface has access to terrestrial connectivity services, leading to an opportunity for satellite IoT communications.
Viasat will be working under its Elevate programme to provide cybersecurity tools for satellite communications.
Pulsar joins other leading connectivity firms' part of the Elevate programme including Telespazio, Grupo Tesacom, Global Beam, IEC Telecom and more.
Viasats current CFO Shawn Duffy will remain with the company as its chief accounting officer.
The satellite antenna had an anomaly with its antenna deployment that caused the satellite to deliver around 10% of its expected capacity.
The terminals will be designed for a range of mission aircraft, rotary wing and uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The enhanced service in the Energy Services division is expected to be available early in Q3 2024.
The collaboration aims to expand satellite-enabled services to support energy, utilities, and transport industries in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Central and South Asia.
Under this deal, Viasats Ka-band space terminal will be integrated on a Loft spacecraft along with multiple commercial payloads.
The office will also be the home to Viasats UK Network Operations Center and Satellite Control Center, which will provide satellite, network, and cybersecurity capabilities to customers in the UK ...
Through partnerships with the world's leading network providers, Global Beam Telecom delivers remote and mobile connectivity solutions to clients across the MENA region.
The company plans to roll-out the Wi-Fi on board its E2 Embraer Jets by the end of this month.
As an Elevate partner, IEC Telecom will provide satellite voice and data solutions, managed network solutions, and value-added communication services.
The Rocket Lab spacecraft will provide the power, communications, propulsion, and attitude control for the mission demonstration.
The company's high-capacity geostationary satellites will support the programme, which is connecting commercial space internet services for military users.
Elevate's marketplace will help the company attract new customers in locations without reliable connectivity, or those which have mission-critical connectivity needs.?
The programme, spearheaded by the European Space Agency and Viasat, will play a crucial role in facilitating the modernization of airspace across the industry.
Inmarsat, now a Viasat company, has provided Ka-band IFC service to Lufthansa Group since 2015.
Viasat will avail itself of teleport services from Es'hailSat's 50,000 sqm facility in Doha to provide VSAT services across the MENA region.
These plans come with built in Wi-Fi, professional installation, and business-class support with live agents.
This official rollout means that Skylo has access to Viasats global L-band capabilities, including Viasats local and global partners, like Ligado.
The scope of the project includes Viasat's ground testing of the InRange solution with Skyroras launch vehicle system, while CGI will undertake a market study and commercial analysis.
The Wi-Fi service, which will be available for a limited time, aims to improve the passenger experience during the 70-minute ferry ride
Malaysia Airlines will leverage Viasats Ka-band satellite network in the region, including the third ViaSat-3 satellite covering Asia and Pacific region, once it is launched.
The AESA is commonly used when multiple beams, low probability of intercepting (LPI) and jamming resistance are required.
New global research reveals three-quarters of electrical utilities leaders believe satellite connectivity and technology partnerships will help mitigate emerging industry threats over the next five years.
The integrated terminals will operate over Viasat's Ka-band networks, as well as the current and future Global Xpress (GX) satellites.
Williams has joined Atlas Space Operations from Viasat where he served as vice president of Real-Time Earth.
Baldridge is a longtime executive at Viasat and served as CEO for about a year and half while founder Mark Dankberg stepped away from the role.
Suri has been nominated to serve on Viasats Board of Directors.
The FCC denied a petition from SpaceX to block the deal.
It will take close to three weeks for ViaSat-3 Americas to reach its final GEO position at 88.9 degrees West.
This is an expansion of the deal that Viasat and Delta reached in January 2021 for Viasat IFC service on 300 of Deltas narrowbody aircraft.
Atlas is gaining new antenna sites in Africa, Argentina, Dubai, Hawaii, New Mexico, Rwanda and South Africa.
Viasat still needs regulatory approval in the United States to complete the deal.
The contract, which follows a pilot programme, is to deliver satellite communications as a service (SaaMS) to the Marines.
The current IDIQ is an extension of a $350m contract awarded to Viasat in 2017.
L3Harris plans to modernise the technology, adding advanced tactical data links to the existing Link 16 network.
Viasat is collaborating with Microsoft to help enable telehealth, distance learning and education, precision agriculture, clean power, and other services across targeted regions.
The satellite has now progressed to the flight final phase of integration, where it is undergoing the final build-up to its flight configuration.
These terminals will support broadband for a superyacht, energy, and commercial customers.
A Cobham Satcom antenna system will enable high-speed connectivity via the ViaSat-3 constellation.
The sale of Link 16 will allow Viasat to invest in its satellite business and increase its focus on space-based networks.
The partnership will allow Satellite Vu to regularly contact its constellation throughout the day and night to ensure rapid responsiveness.
The final order has been put in place to mitigate national security risks in terms of protecting information and maintaining strategic capabilities.
The first installation on an Airshare Challenger 350 has been completed in July 2022.
Peterman joined Comtechs board in May after a board-led search for an independent director.
