The demo will showcase what ViaSat believes should be the “benchmark” based on the quality and speed of broadband services called for by the Government broadband stimulus initiative. With plans to launch in 22 months, ViaSat-1 is a nexgen Ka-band broadband satellite that is designed to be the highest capacity payload ever launched into space. ViaSat-1 is expected to have more capacity than the combination of all other satellites in operation over the United States. Once operational, ViaSat-1 will offer 2-10 Mbps, or higher, download speeds at retail prices competitive with comparable terrestrial services. ViaSat-1 is the first of a new class of high capacity satellites anticipated to play an important role in the administration’s drive to stimulate the deployment and adoption of Internet broadband in unserved and underserved areas of the U.S.
Satnews Daily
March 24th, 2009
ViaSat-1 Services To Be Demo'd By ViaSat
The demo will showcase what ViaSat believes should be the “benchmark” based on the quality and speed of broadband services called for by the Government broadband stimulus initiative. With plans to launch in 22 months, ViaSat-1 is a nexgen Ka-band broadband satellite that is designed to be the highest capacity payload ever launched into space. ViaSat-1 is expected to have more capacity than the combination of all other satellites in operation over the United States. Once operational, ViaSat-1 will offer 2-10 Mbps, or higher, download speeds at retail prices competitive with comparable terrestrial services. ViaSat-1 is the first of a new class of high capacity satellites anticipated to play an important role in the administration’s drive to stimulate the deployment and adoption of Internet broadband in unserved and underserved areas of the U.S.