Viasat activates VS3 F2, tripling global bandwidth capacity

Viasat activates ViaSat-3 F2, completing its VS3 constellation. Global fleet bandwidth triples with full constellation operation. VS3 F2 delivers >1 Tbps throughput across the Americas. Advanced beamforming dynamically allocates capacity to high-demand routes.

Viasat, Space42 sign $1 billion deal for Equatys satellite venture

Viasat and Space42 signed a binding agreement to co-found Equatys, a direct-to-device satellite infrastructure venture. The companies plan to commit up to $1 billion in combined equity, with initial contributions of $400 million each. Equatys aims to deploy 2,800 satellites to connect smartphones and IoT devices in areas with limited terrestrial coverage. Viasat will serve as the prime technology contractor for the new joint venture. VSAT shares fell 3.86% to $71.44 on Monday despite a 147% gain over the past year.

Viasat's ViaSat-3 F3 satellite enters service with 1 Tbps capacity

ViaSat-3 F3 satellite entered service on August 31, 2026, targeting Asia-Pacific markets. The satellite delivers more than one terabit per second of throughput capacity. It is the second of three satellites in the next-generation Ka-band constellation. ViaSat-3 F2 is in final testing and expected to serve the Americas soon.

Viasat selects Rocket Lab for U.S. Space Force anti-jam satellite

Viasat Inc. shares rose 0.5% as the company selected Rocket Lab to build an anti-jam satellite for the U.S. Space Force. The stock trades above key moving averages with a Benzinga Edge Momentum score of 97.28. Analysts maintain a Buy consensus with an average price target of $86.67.

Viasat, BMW Group demonstrate first integrated automotive satellite voice call

Viasat, Inc. and BMW Group have successfully demonstrated the first automotive satellite voice call fully integrated into a vehicle's platform. The demonstration utilized Viasat's L-band satellite network and the NB-IoT protocol to enable voice communications beyond cellular coverage. This milestone highlights the potential for reliable connectivity in remote areas for emergency assistance and critical safety applications.

Viasat integrates TiVo OS as global connected TV platform

Viasat has partnered with TiVo to integrate the TiVo Operating System as a connected TV platform across its global services. The collaboration aims to enhance the entertainment experience for Viasat customers by providing a unified interface for content discovery and consumption. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.