Viasat
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Viasat demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in Saudi Arabia for the first time, successfully sharing messages over satellite. -
Viasat and Vodafone are among the big-name brands to have joined Digital Catapult’s quantum innovation accelerator, which aims to fast-track the development of practical quantum applications.
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Viasat confirms that the second satellite in its upcoming Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission has completed thermal vacuum testing at its Northrop Grumman's Dulles, Virginia site.
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Viasat has said that an “unexpected event” occurred during reflector deployment that may materially impact the performance of tis ViaSat-3 Americas satellite.
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10 years of cheap money and low inflation is coming to an end. This is having strong effects on the investment and dealmaking environment – no more so than in connectivity, where fixed networks are proving an attractive target, especially as indebted telcos look to raise cash through divestments. Here is a rundown of seven of the most important connectivity and telco deals in Europe this year – what they’re worth, what they involve, and what they mean for the industry.
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Viasat’s proposed acquisition of Inmarsat has received unconditional clearance from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Forthcoming events
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Viasat names K. Guru Gowrappan as its new company president, effective as of 13 April 2023.
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Atlas Space Operations, a provider of Ground Software as-a-Service (GSaaS), has formed a new partnership with Viasat Real-Time Earth (RTE).
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Viasat has launched its Trusted Cybersecurity Services (TCS) solution, which identifies existing, potential and emerging threats to an organisation’s network.
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Inmarsat and Viasat have overcome the latest hurdle in their fight through international regulators to approve their US$7.3 billion merger.
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SpaceX has successfully launched Inmarsat’s I-6 F2 satellite, the second to join the company’s planned Orchestra service.
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A decision from EU antitrust regulators on the US$7.3 billion merger between Viasat and Inmarsat is expected today.
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The US Marine Corps has awarded a contract to provide end-to-end satellite communications to Viasat, the company that is in the process of merging with Inmarsat.
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Viasat has completed the sale of its Link 16 Tactical Data Links (TDL) business to L3Harris Technologies for roughly $1.96 billion in cash.
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Microsoft and Viasat, the satellite company that is hoping to buy Inmarsat, have formed a partnership to help deliver the internet access to 10 million people.
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North American carrier Granite Telecommunications is to offer satellite-based internet services to enterprises, using Viasat.
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Viasat and Cobham Satcom are collaborating on a new satellite connectivity solution for the maritime and energy industries.
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Viasat and Inmarsat will work with the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to demonstrate how the planned combination of the companies will benefit customers.
