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Viasat debuts Digital Bus solution in Brazil

by Harry Baldock | Jun 11, 2025

This week, satellite operator Viasat has announced that Brazilian transport operator Satélite Norte is the first to make use of its new Digital Bus solution.

Viasat joins ESA’s Moonlight project for lunar connectivity

by Harry Baldock | Mar 26, 2025

This week, satellite connectivity provider Viasat has been selected to design the lunar orbiting satellite communications system for the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Moonlight project.

Arctic broadband is a step closer to reality after Viasat satellite aces latest test

by Georgia Sweeting | Nov 22, 2023

Changing weather patterns have forced a new focus on the Arctic and American companies like satellite communications provider Viasat, based in California, have been answering the call.

Viasat, which recently completed thermal vacuum testing on a satellite at Northrop Grumman’s facility in Virginia, said the Arctic has rapidly growing connectivity needs to serve governments, shipping companies, commercial airlines, and scientists.

Viasat to cut 10% of workforce

by Georgia Sweeting | Nov 3, 2023

Satellite firm Viasat has announced its intention to reduce its workforce by 10%, cutting 800 roles.

The firm was acquired by Inmarsat earlier this year for $6.2 billion. As a result, the firm is undergoing a large-scale reorganisation to streamline its operations.

Air Force Research Laboratory taps Viasat for space relay communications

by Total Telecom Staff | Jun 7, 2023

Viasat will help AFRL demonstrate real-time space relay connectivity between DoD LEO and commercial GEO assets

CMA gives Viasat the thumbs up to acquire Inmarsat

by Harry Baldock | May 12, 2023

News The UK competition regulator said that the $7.3 billion acquisition will not substantially...

Viasat–Inmarsat merger gets provisional greenlight from CMA

by Total Telecom Staff | Mar 3, 2023

Press Release The decision comes after a Phase 2 review revealed Viasat and Inmarsat will likely...

Sky high – CMA damning verdict on Viasat – Inmarsat merger

by Rob Chambers | Oct 7, 2022

The merger of Viasat and Inmarsat could be bad for consumers say Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Companies have 5-days to counter concerns that aviation passengers will suffer.