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Viasat Inc (NASDAQ: VSAT) is a global communications company focused on satellite communications, with activity spanning government SATCOM, mobility services, maritime connectivity, business aviation and emerging direct-to-device satellite services. The Viasat news feed on this page aggregates company announcements, press releases and other coverage so readers can follow how the business and its satellite network evolve over time.
Recent news from Viasat highlights developments in its integrated Ka-band network for government users, including a unified global Ka-band satellite communications network that combines Viasat satellites, the Global Xpress fleet and partner satellites. The company has also announced services such as Enhanced LAISR, an on-demand managed L-band service designed to support government airborne, maritime and land users with beyond line-of-sight connectivity.
Viasat’s news flow also covers its aviation and maritime offerings. Announcements have described Viasat Amara, a next-generation in-flight connectivity solution adopted by airlines, and NexusWave, a bonded multi-network service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, that supports digitalization and crew welfare at sea. Additional updates include agreements with airlines and shipping companies to deploy these connectivity solutions across fleets.
Beyond transport markets, Viasat reports on its HaloNet and InRange services for launch telemetry and near-Earth space communications, as well as research on direct-to-device satellite connectivity for mobile users. Corporate governance and capital markets items, such as board appointments, equity plan changes and financial results releases, are also reported through company news and SEC filings.
Investors and followers of VSAT stock can use this news page to monitor product announcements, network expansions, customer agreements, research publications and governance updates that Viasat discloses through official channels.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) published a GSMA Intelligence report (Dec 3, 2025) showing rising consumer demand for direct-to-device (D2D) satellite mobile services.
Key findings: 60% of more than 12,000 global respondents would pay more for satellite services; 47% would switch providers to get outdoor coverage; willing-to-pay averages 5–7% extra on monthly bills (India averages 9%). Markets vary: India 89% willingness, U.S. 56%, France 48%. Report highlights revenue opportunity for mobile operators and a potential marketing gap between promised and available data-rich satellite services.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) and Inmarsat Maritime unveiled the next phase of NexusWave as ViaSat-3 Flight 2 has launched and Flight 3 is expected, with both satellites scheduled to enter service in 2026. NexusWave will combine GEO Ka-band, LEO, LTE and L-band capacity with a new VS60 maritime terminal to deliver higher, more consistent bandwidth for fleets.
The VS60 recorded download speeds >250 Mbps in sea trials; ViaSat-3 offers >1,000 steerable spot beams and regional capacity (Flight 2: Americas; Flight 3: Asia-Pacific).
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) announced the immediate appointment of Barbara Frenkel to its Board of Directors effective November 19, 2025. With her addition the board totals eight directors, six of whom are independent.
Ms. Frenkel brings more than 30 years of leadership in the automotive and transport sector, most recently as an executive board member at Porsche AG, with responsibility for global procurement and supply chain partnerships. Viasat highlighted her expertise as relevant to potential mass-market direct-to-device connectivity and connected/autonomous vehicle opportunities.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) and Azerbaijan Airlines signed a strategic agreement at the Dubai Airshow 2025 to equip twenty new aircraft with Viasat Amara, the company’s next‑generation in‑flight connectivity solution. The deal covers Airbus A320 family and Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner models and introduces streaming‑capable Wi‑Fi plus a wireless in‑flight entertainment platform. The first connected aircraft are already in service. Azerbaijan Airlines will provide free Wi‑Fi to Business Class and top‑tier loyalty members. Viasat Amara is part of Viasat’s Communication Services segment and leverages its global, high‑capacity satellite network.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) and Etihad Airways will expand their multi-year partnership as Etihad deploys Viasat Amara across its majority fleet to provide high-speed in-flight connectivity and streaming services.
The rollout covers both widebody and narrowbody aircraft, including A321LR units that entered service in August 2025, A350 deliveries from April 2025, and Boeing 787 Dreamliners in service since 2023. The solution uses Viasat Ka-band, partner satellites and upcoming LEO partner satellites and supports seatback Live TV, streaming on personal devices, browsing, social apps and commerce.
Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) will add Telesat Lightspeed LEO capacity to its JetXP business aviation in-flight broadband, combining ViaSat-3 GEO throughput with resilient LEO routing to boost latency-sensitive apps like HD video conferencing and interactive gaming.
JetXP will offer multi-orbit as a single plan option, require an additional flat-panel ESA antenna designed to integrate with existing tail-mount hardware, and measure performance with the new AI-driven iQe Quality of Experience score coming next year. Telesat Lightspeed LEO service is scheduled to enter commercial service in late 2027.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) announced that Chairman and CEO Mark Dankberg and CFO Gary Chase will participate in the Deutsche Bank Global Space Summit in New York on November 19, 2025.
Dankberg will join an in-person Direct-to-Device Connectivity panel at 4:00 PM ET with other commercial satellite operator leaders to discuss standardization and interoperability between satellite and terrestrial connectivity. There will not be a webcast for this in-person event. For registration or conference details, contact the summit organizer directly.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) confirmed the successful launch and initial signal acquisition of its ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (F2) satellite on Nov 14, 2025, after liftoff Nov 13 at 10:04 p.m. EST aboard a ULA Atlas V551.
ViaSat-3 F2 will serve the Americas, is designed for flexible, high-capacity bandwidth deployment across commercial mobility, fixed broadband and defense, and is anticipated to double Viasat’s overall fleet bandwidth. The satellite will deploy solar arrays and navigate to geostationary orbit over the next several months, with service entry on track for early 2026 following in-orbit testing and network integration.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) successfully executed the first flight test of its HaloNet launch telemetry data relay onboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn during the NG-2 mission on Nov. 13, 2025. The test, run under NASA’s Communications Services Project within SCaN, established a persistent connection to Viasat’s global L-band GEO network and transmitted real-time flight data to the launch operations center.
Viasat said this demonstration is the first of multiple planned HaloNet demonstrations for NASA and launch providers, with a second Blue Origin launch telemetry demonstration anticipated in early next calendar year and additional HaloNet missions planned in 2026.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) published its second quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results in a shareholder letter and posted accompanying webcast slides to the company's Investor Relations website.
The company will host a live conference call on November 7, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. PT / 5:30 p.m. ET; dial-in numbers and a conference ID are provided, and a live webcast and archived recording will be available on the Investor Relations site for approximately one month after the call.