CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that it has completed the divestiture of its Energy Services System Integration (SI) business to US-based private investment firm MAG Capital Partners. No further transaction details were announced.

Gary Chase, Chief Financial Officer, Viasat said: "We are focused on taking strategic actions and continuously looking at ways to enhance our financial position and unlock value. This transaction is part of Viasat's strategy to actively manage our portfolio. While the SI business is a vibrant, stand-alone operation, it has minimal strategic synergies with our core growth businesses.

Viasat will provide flexible, software-defined networking technology for resilient command and control of all-domain attritable autonomous (ADA2) systems

CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it was selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver networking capability in support of the Replicator initiative by providing highly resilient command and control (C2) connectivity across unmanned systems. Replicator aims to deliver large masses of uncrewed, all-domain attritable autonomous (ADA2) systems for warfighter operations support and aligns with the overall U.S. Department of Defense effort to accelerate delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter at speed and scale. DIU announced vendor awards last month under two separate Commercial Solution Openings (CSO) contracts for software services and support.

Viasat and Skylo have shared messages from a mobile device over satellite for the first time in the country in collaboration with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA): marking the third major demo this quarter.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec., 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity for the first time in the United Arab Emirates.

Viasat and Skylo have shared messages from a mobile device over satellite for the first time in the country in collaboration with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA): marking the third major demo this quarter.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec., 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity for the first time in the United Arab Emirates.

Viasat will support U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) technology modernization with tactical networking, ground system, satellite communication and cybersecurity solutions

CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, announced today it has received a five-year, sole-source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) with a $568 million ceiling. This contract is a follow-on award through GSA that extends a previous IDIQ award issued in 2019. Under the award, Viasat will support the rapid migration of command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR) capabilities and best practices from Special Operations Forces (SOF) to General Purpose Forces (GPF).

Report finds high-quality connectivity is key to attracting and increasing customer loyalty for airlines

CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, today announced the findings of its 2024 Passenger Experience Survey, highlighting the opportunity for high-quality connectivity to support more personalized, innovative in-flight experiences and drive customer loyalty for airlines.

The report collected the views of over 11,000 people worldwide who have travelled by air over the last 12 months, revealing that three quarters of passengers (75%) would be more likely to select or rebook with an airline if quality inflight Wi-Fi was provided, while one in five (22%) wouldn't even consider flying a long haul route that didn't offer connectivity.

Viasat and Skylo have shared messages from a mobile device over satellite for the first time in the Kingdom.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time, in conjunction with its ecosystem partners.

Viasat successfully sent satellite-enabled two-way messages and SoS messages for attendees at this week's 'Connecting the World from the Skies' event, hosted by the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in Riyadh.

Viasat and Skylo have shared messages from a mobile device over satellite for the first time in the Kingdom.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time, in conjunction with its ecosystem partners.

Viasat successfully sent satellite-enabled two-way messages and SoS messages for attendees at this week's 'Connecting the World from the Skies' event, hosted by the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in Riyadh.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that its President of Global Space Networks, Craig Miller, will be participating in the Deutsche Bank Global Space Summit, which will be hosted in New York, New York on Wednesday November 20, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET. Miller, who previously led the Viasat Government Systems business, will participate in the in-person summit on a defense technology panel alongside commercial and government leaders.

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced the launch of its innovative home and mobile broadband service in Mexico. Viasat, in collaboration with Altán, the Mexican telecommunications wholesaler, will integrate Viasat's satellite and wireless LTE technologies with Altán's shared mobile network and provide cellular coverage for consumers in previously uncovered areas across Mexico. Viasat's service is available today in 13 states across Mexico, providing cellular coverage to more than one hundred and fifty thousand individuals, enabling them to take advantage of internet connectivity.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today published its second quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results in a letter to shareholders, which, along with webcast slides, is now posted to the Investor Relations section of Viasat's website.

As previously announced, Viasat will host a conference call today, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The dial in numbers for the conference are U.S. (800) 715-9871 and International (646) 307-1963. Please reference conference ID 6994184.

Viasat's multi-band, multi-orbit, multi-network terminals will be integrated into Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications (SATCOM), and Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, today announced their collaboration to enable advanced hybrid satellite communications capabilities on the Embraer C-390 Millennium military aircraft. Viasat will deliver its Hybrid SATCOM Approach (HSA), based on the dual-band, global aero terminal, GAT-5530 (known as KuKarray), for integration on the new C-390 multi-mission aircraft. The application of advanced hybrid SATCOM capabilities across the common fleets will provide increased operational awareness and enhance interoperability, data rate throughput, and resilient connectivity with Automated Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency (APACE) communication plans across multiple domains.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it will release its second quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 after the market closes, via a letter to shareholders posted to the Investor Relations section of its website. The Company will also host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

To participate on the live conference call, please dial: (800) 715-9871 in the U.S. or +1 (646) 307-1963 internationally and reference the conference ID 6994184. The live webcast will be available on Viasat's Investor Relations website and will be archived and available on the site for approximately one month immediately following the conference call.

The companies have successfully showcased direct-to-device smartphone connectivity during this week's India Mobile Congress in New Delhi.

NEW DELHI, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device satellite connectivity in India for the first time.

Working alongside partner BSNL, India's telecommunications provider, Viasat engineers successfully showcased satellite-powered two-way messaging services for attendees at India Mobile Congress — one of Asia's largest technology fairs. Viasat is currently working with its partners, including BSNL in India, to power the expansion of satellite services on consumer and IoT devices across the world.

Viasat is now delivering service to the U.S. Marine Corps through the ViaSat-3 network

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that it is now delivering ViaSat-3 F1 (VS3 F1) service to the U.S. Marine Corps, marking the first use of the ViaSat-3 network by a government customer. This follows the VS3 F1 satellite recently beginning to deliver services for commercial airline customers operating over North America.

Jet ConneX customers will be the first to benefit from the ground-breaking JetXP enhancement program, which delivers a truly seamless experience and supports the market's shift away from empty speed promises

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today unveiled a variety of ground-breaking enhancements to its satellite network and service model that will raise the bar for business aviation in-flight connectivity. Viasat's Jet ConneX customers will be the first to benefit from major performance improvements on selected plans, with the introduction of features such as uncapped speeds, expanded capacity and increased network prioritization.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it will host a Defense and Advanced Technologies: Investor Virtual Teach-In on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time / 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time with presentation materials for shareholders posted to the Investor Relations section of its website. The teach-in, delivered via conference call and webcast, will include a presentation followed by a Q&A period (estimated duration ~60 minutes depending on the number of questions).

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) announces that its wholly-owned indirect subsidiaries, Connect Finco SARL and Connect U.S. Finco LLC (together, the "Issuers"), have completed their previously announced offering of $1,975 million in aggregate principal amount of its 9.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2029. The aggregate principal amount of the oversubscribed offering was increased from the initial offering size of $1,250 million. The Issuers are wholly-owned indirect subsidiaries of Connect Bidco Limited ("Inmarsat"), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Viasat.

The company will develop Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) systems to support resiliency with multi-band, multi-orbit, multi-vendor network access

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it was awarded a $33.6 million contract including options from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) under the Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet (DEUCSI) program to develop and deliver Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) systems to enable resilient satellite communications for tactical aircraft, including rotary wing platforms.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that on September 16, 2024, the Board of Directors of Viasat, including a majority of the independent directors, granted 265,685 restricted stock units ("RSUs") and 59,199 performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") (assuming achievement at "target" levels of performance), to Gary Chase, the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, under the Company's 2024 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan (the "Inducement Plan"). The RSUs and PSUs were granted as inducements material to Mr. Chase upon entering into employment with Viasat in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).