Partner profile
Viasat
Connecting the World — Everywhere
Founded 1986 · Carlsbad, California · 5,001-20,000 employees · Public, listed
Partnership Overview
Who Viasat is built for
Enterprise, government, aviation, and maritime customers requiring global satellite broadband where terrestrial connectivity is absent or unreliable; organizations needing always-on connectivity across mobile or remote environments; defense and intelligence customers needing secure assured comms.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) is a global satellite internet and communications company that operates one of the world's most expansive satellite constellations following its 2023 acquisition of Inmarsat — spanning Ka-, L-, and S-band spectrum across GEO and LEO orbits. Serving aviation, maritime, government, enterprise, and consumer markets worldwide, Viasat delivers high-throughput broadband in areas where terrestrial connectivity is unavailable or unreliable. The ViaSat-3 platform and Inmarsat fleets provide global coverage with services including NexusWave managed bonded connectivity for maritime and enterprise customers and IoT/safety services through L-band heritage.
- VerifiedSep 16, 2026 · high confidence
- 4solutions across 1 category
- 40 yrsin business, since 1986
- 5,001-20,000employees
Why teams pick Viasat
- One of the largest combined satellite fleets post-Inmarsat acquisition (Ka + L + S band)
- Global coverage including remote, maritime, and aviation environments
- ViaSat-3 ultra-high-capacity next-generation satellites (1 Tbps+ per satellite)
- NexusWave managed bonded connectivity for maritime and enterprise
- Inmarsat heritage provides trusted L-band safety and IoT services
- Serves commercial, government, and defense markets globally
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Get matched insteadRecognition & proof points
- Multiple US DoD prime contractsProof point
Listed on Forbes Global 2000Proof point · Forbes
- Multiple aviation customer-of-year awardsAward
Inmarsat is the designated satellite provider for GMDSS maritime safetyProof point · Inmarsat
Notable clients
Vendor-reportedAAAmerican Airlines
DADelta Air Lines
JJetBlue
UAUnited Airlines
EAEtihad Airways
UDUS Department of Defense
NNATO
RCRoyal Caribbean Cruises
MOMitsui O.S.K. Lines
AVAnthony Veder
- CTCoastal Transportation
- MCmajor commercial shipping fleets
Our Solutions
Rubber Duck solutions through Viasat
From first evaluation to day-to-day operations, Rubber Duck Technology helps you get full value from Viasat's Connectivity & SASE solutions. We fit them to the systems you already run, remove overlap, and give you a clear view of how they perform, so your team can move faster with fewer surprises.
Connectivity & SASE
Fixed Wireless / 5G
Viasat delivers satellite broadband and global connectivity across Ka-, L-, and S-band spectrum, reaching aviation, maritime, and remote sites where terrestrial fixed and wireless networks are unavailable.
- Global Coverage Coverage spans remote, maritime, and aviation environments worldwide.
- Multi-Band Fleet One of the largest combined satellite fleets across Ka-, L-, and S-band after the Inmarsat acquisition.
- Ultra-High Capacity ViaSat-3 satellites deliver 1 Tbps+ of capacity each.
ViaSat
InmarsatDedicated Internet Access (DIA)
Viasat provides high-throughput dedicated satellite connectivity for enterprise, government, and defense customers, including NexusWave managed bonded connectivity for maritime and enterprise sites.
- NexusWave Bonding NexusWave delivers managed bonded connectivity for maritime and enterprise users.
- Government & Defense Serves commercial, government, and defense markets globally.
- High Throughput ViaSat-3 ultra-high-capacity satellites support demanding bandwidth needs.
ViaSatInmarsatIoT Connectivity
Viasat provides global IoT and machine-to-machine satellite connectivity built on Inmarsat L-band heritage, including safety and messaging services for remote assets.
- L-Band Heritage Inmarsat L-band heritage provides trusted IoT and safety services.
- Global Reach IoT messaging covers remote regions beyond terrestrial networks.
- Safety Services Heritage L-band underpins trusted safety and push-to-talk capabilities.
InmarsatBroadband / Business Internet
Viasat delivers satellite broadband to consumer, enterprise, aviation, and maritime customers, including in-flight Wi-Fi and maritime connectivity in areas without reliable terrestrial service.
- In-Flight & Maritime Provides in-flight Wi-Fi and maritime connectivity across global routes.
- Coverage Anywhere Delivers broadband where terrestrial connectivity is unavailable or unreliable.
- Next-Gen Capacity ViaSat-3 platform adds ultra-high-capacity bandwidth at 1 Tbps+ per satellite.
ViaSatInmarsatHow Viasat delivers
24/7 global NOCs, network operations centers across multiple continents, dedicated government/defense secure support tiers. (vendor-reported)
Services in detail
- Managed Network ServicesDelivered as fully managed global connectivity with terminal hardware and lifecycle support.
- 24/7 MonitoringProvided as continuous 24/7 monitoring across the global satellite constellation.
- Network Operations Center (NOC)Delivered through always-on network operations managing the global satellite and ground infrastructure.
Automate/AI, built in · AI-Powered Features. AI/ML for satellite resource allocation, beam steering optimization, traffic prioritization, and cyber threat detection on satellite ground systems.
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