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Broadcast Pro
10 hours ago
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Viasat launches next-gen IoT Nano service
The new IoT Nano messaging service, developed in collaboration with ORBCOMM, enables remote monitoring and control of assets, even in the most remote and demanding environments. Viasat has unveiled its next-generation IoT Nano connectivity service, aimed at providing global two-way messaging capabilities across remote and hard-to-reach areas. Developed under its Enterprise business, part of the companys Communication Services segment, the new service addresses the growing global demand for low-power, low-data Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, particularly in industries such as agriculture, transportation, utilities, mining and environmental monitoring. Designed to operate in areas where traditional mobile networks are unavailable or unreliable, IoT Nano enables businesses to monitor and control fixed and mobile assets using Viasats global L-band satellite network. The service leverages ORBCOMMs new OGx satellite IoT platform, which builds on the legacy of the IsatData Pro (IDP) service but with significant enhancements in data speeds, message capacity, and hardware flexibility. Andy Kessler, Vice President, Enterprise and Land Mobile, Viasat, said: 'The IoT Nano service represents a significant advancement in providing flexible, scalable, and energy-efficient IoT connectivity to businesses operating in the most remote corners of the world. By leveraging the enhanced capabilities of the ORBCOMM OGx service and equipping our partner ecosystem with new low-cost modules and service capabilities, we are empowering customers with access to smarter data, more frequently, in more places, at a lower cost.' A key advantage of IoT Nano is its ability to deliver near real-time situational awareness and more detailed, actionable insights. The service continues to support the existing IDP mode, allowing current customers to maintain their setups while gaining access to enhanced performance through OGx. This dual-mode approach enables a smooth transition while enabling new, higher-value applications with reduced power usage and greater message throughput. The service also introduces substantial cost-saving potential by optimizing power consumption, which in turn allows for smaller, more affordable solar panels, batteries and enclosures. Viasat is offering full support to OEMs and solution providers through its ELEVATE partner programme, helping them to design and build custom terminals and devices using embedded third-party modules. This opens new doors for companies to tailor solutions to their unique data needs and expand into a broader set of IoT use cases. Dave Roscoe, President of Satellite IoT at ORBCOMM, added: 'OGx delivers faster speeds, larger messages, and lower power usage, all backed by ORBCOMMs proven terminals, network, and field support. We are excited to partner with Viasat to enable solution providers to build and scale IoT applications across industries including agriculture, transportation, maritime, oil and gas, heavy equipment, and mining. By lowering the cost and increasing the effectiveness of satellite connectivity, OGx makes it possible for our partners to enter new markets, expand use cases, and drive incremental growth.'
CNET
4 days ago
- CNET
In-Flight Wi-Fi Is Getting a Boost on These Starlink-Enabled Airlines
Sluggish airline internet might become a thing of the past. For the last 20 years, airline internet has been notoriously unreliable, but Starlink is changing the game with significantly faster speeds. In fact, the latest reports show it's already twice as fast as its in-flight competitors. Starlink-equipped planes achieve superior internet speeds due to its fleet of almost 8,000 low-Earth orbit satellites, which operate much closer to Earth than the geostationary satellites used by competitors like Hughesnet and Viasat, CNET's broadband reporter Joe Supan notes. Travelers like me who've been itching for a better in-flight internet experience are here for it. If your next flight is Starlink-enabled, you can access streaming, gaming and video calls at 30,000 feet -- and sometimes for free. More and more airlines are adopting the service, with nine carriers already offering it or in the process of rolling it out -- and two more expected to follow soon. These are the airlines bringing this game-changing internet service to your next flight and why it's expected to be a superior option. Locating local internet providers What is Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi, and what's special about it? Starlink is SpaceX's satellite internet service. It launched in 2019, beginning with a little over 100 satellites. Today, it has a fleet of nearly 8,000 LEO satellites in our skies. Starlink has been a game-changer for many people living in rural areas with limited access to traditional broadband. But some scientists are ringing alarm bells over its environmental concerns, Supan wrote earlier this year. The draw for air travelers is that Starlink's in-flight Wi-Fi is almost twice as fast as any other in-flight Wi-Fi option, according to speed test site Ookla's latest report. (Disclaimer: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) Starlink's latency during flight experience is far ahead of the competition, too. Latency -- the time it takes data to travel to and from your device -- can make or break your internet experience. Low latency can make your internet feel slow, while high latency makes it feel faster. Ookla's report shows Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi's latency is 44ms, compared to the next-best in-flight option, MTN Satellite Communications, whose latency is 667ms. That means you'll have the bandwidth to do all sorts of digital activities while flying, from streaming movies to online gaming to video chatting. Starlink's LEO satellites are only 342 miles above the ground, while other providers' satellites like Hughesnet and Viasat are more than 22,000 miles above ground. This closer distance to an airplane's flight path explains why Starlink performs better. The price tag is also attractive. Traditional Wi-Fi can run you $10 to $25 on many top airlines, while Starlink is free on all airlines that currently offer it. Which airlines have Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi right now? As of July 2025, these airlines offer Starlink in-flight Wi-iFi. United Airlines Some United Airlines regional jets already have Starlink, and the airline says it plans to offer it on all regional jets by the end of 2025. Mainline aircraft will be next. United Airlines hopes to have its full fleet equipped over the next few years. Starlink internet service will be free for members of the MileagePlus loyalty program, which you can join at no cost. Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines was the first major US airline to offer Starlink. The service is available for free on all 330 and A321neo Airbus aircraft. Hawaiian Airlines plans to install Starlink on Boeing 787 aircraft next, although there's no timeline yet. JSX Texas-based JSX was the first global commercial airline to offer Starlink internet service. The hop-on jet carrier, which operates 30-seat flights between private airports, provides the service for free on all of its aircraft. Air France Air France began equipping its full fleet with Starlink this summer. There's no cost to use the service, but you'll need a Flying Blue account, which you can create for free. You may not be able to access Starlink while flying over certain countries due to regulatory restrictions. There's no timeline for when the full rollout should be completed. Air New Zealand Air New Zealand is trying out Starlink internet service on two of its aircraft this year. One domestic Airbus 320 jet and one ATR regional turboprop will offer Starlink for free to test its performance and gather customer feedback. The airline hasn't said how long this test phase will last. WestJet Canadian airline WestJet is rolling out Starlink on its narrowbody fleet, which it plans to have done by the end of this year. It aims to have all wide-body aircraft equipped by the end of 2026. It's offering the service in partnership with Canadian telecommunications company TELUS. Starlink will be free for all WestJet Rewards members. (Membership is free.) airBaltic Latvia-based AirBaltic was the first European airline to offer Starlink, which it expects to provide across its entire Airbus A220-300 fleet by the end of 2025. Some of its aircraft already offer the service, which is free of charge to all passengers. AirBaltic recommends checking with your flight's crew to learn if Starlink is available on your next flight. SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) SAS will begin a phased rollout of Starlink at the end of 2025. It will be free for all passengers and ultimately available on all SAS aircraft. Qatar Airways Starlink is available on all of Qatar Airways' Boeing 777s, and the airline has begun equipping its Airbus A350 aircraft with the service, too. Qatar Airways plans to have it on all A350s within the next year. Starlink internet service is available for free from gate to gate on flights between select destinations. Airlines that have announced plans to offer Starlink in the future IAG Fortune reported in December 2024 that the Airline group IAG -- which owns British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus -- is working on its Starlink relationship and could potentially begin offering its service on IAG aircraft soon. IAG is also considering Project Kuiper, Amazon's low-Earth orbit satellite service, which is expected to launch in late 2025. ZIPAIR Japan's ZIPAIR announced in 2023 that it would become the first Asian airline to offer Starlink. In its press release, ZIPAIR stated that, "ZIPAIR and SpaceX are working through engineering review and regulatory certification process for ZIPAIR's fleet for Starlink installation." ZIPAIR has not announced when it may begin offering Starlink.
Broadcast Pro
6 days ago
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Viasat joins DIU Hybrid Space Architecture programme
Viasat joins select industry companies in demonstrating key HSA capabilities, with AI-based network maneuverability. Viasat has been chosen by the US Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) to support the next phase of the Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA) project, a transformative initiative aimed at integrating civil, commercial and military space assets into a unified communications network. This cutting-edge effort is designed to provide secure, resilient and adaptive communications that will significantly enhance situational awareness and decision-making for US and allied military forces. As part of the HSA initiative, DIU has awarded contracts to multiple companies, including Viasat, to prototype and demonstrate technologies that push forward hybrid space capabilities. These demonstrations will take place over the coming year in various global theatres, including the Indo-Pacific, Europe, Central and South Command areas, with some activities set to begin as early as this summer. Craig Miller, President of Viasat Government, said: 'Were proud to be part of this joint effort between government and the commercial sector to bring modern, rapidly available hybrid network capabilities to the battlespace to increase resilience, protection and provide warfighters with the real-time information they need. Our vision is to deliver agile, resilient capabilities that adapt in machine time to deter or overcome any adversarys attack plans making it impractical and self-defeating to consider conflict with US or allied forces.' Viasats Resilient Space Missions team, under the Defence and Advanced Technologies segment, will focus on demonstrating inter-Network Maneuvering, which is designed to allow seamless roaming and interoperability across government and commercial networks. This network interoperability and commercial integration are key to achieving US Space Force (USSF) objectives and capabilities as outlined in multiple strategic documents (USSF Commercial Space Strategy, USSF Doctrine Document and USSF Space Warfighting Framework). As part of its demonstration plans, Viasat will use its software-defined networking platform, NetAgility, to enable multi-path routing of communications to optimize data transport across the battlefield, delivering a dynamic capability that enhances network resilience. Viasats solution uses real-time network and mission situational awareness to drive intelligent, data-informed network selection and orchestration, offering continuous space-based connectivity through multi-orbit, multi-vendor networks. Miller continued: 'We believe our expertise in satellite communications and network integration can be instrumental for the DoDs HSA capability aims, delivering the network optionality that provides a strategic advantage. Viasat is committed to this effort because not only is a unified space network critical to the future operational needs of data-centric warfare, but it will also demonstrate effective resilience and help preserve the freedom to maneuver in space.' The HSA project is a collaboration between DIU and US Space Systems Command, in consultation with other Department of Defense agencies and combatant commands, to engage the commercial sector in the development of hybrid network technologies and solutions. Agile acquisition will facilitate the rapid integration, testing, and validation of these commercial technologies, with the goal to pilot an operational hybrid commercial and government space architecture by 2026.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Viasat working with DoT, BSNL to scale up direct-to-device business: Gautam Sharma
NEW DELHI: American satellite operator Viasat on Thursday said it is jointly working with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), state-owned telecom carrier Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ), and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to scale up its direct-to-device (D2D) business in India. 'We believe that the D2D services can reduce the dark spots, both in urban and rural. Currently, we are working with the Department of Telecommunications, BSNL, as well as with OEMs so that we can scale this business,' Gautam Sharma, managing director (MD), Viasat, said at the ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) Space Policy Conference 2025 (ISPC-25). He added that the company was confident of scaling the D2D service by the end of 2025, or early in 2026. Compared to the traditional satellite communication ( satcom ) services, such as low-Earth orbit (LEO) broadband and very small aperture terminal (VSAT) internet that require specialied equipment and end-user terminals, D2D facilitates accessing voice, data, or internet, directly on ordinary, handheld smartphones. D2D, however, is nascent and industry executives say it currently has a niche application for consumers, as well as, fragmented standards. It is also presently commercially unviable for handset and chipset OEMs to introduce this service in mass-market smartphones, inhibiting its adoption. Last year, the Carlsbad, California-headquartered satellite company successfully demonstrated the direct-to-device satellite connectivity in India for the first time with BSNL, showcasing satellite-powered two-way messaging services. The new technology follows new global mobile 3GPP release 17 standards, which are currently being adopted by satellite operators, telcos, handset and chipset manufacturers. India's third-largest telco Vodafone Idea (Vi), this year, partnered with the US' AST SpaceMobile to launch D2D in India. This came months after its rivals, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, inked separate deals with billionaire Elon Musk-owned SpaceX to deliver Starlink satellite internet service in the country. Sharma said Viasat is considering trialling hybrid adaptive networks – combining sovereign satellites with commercial satellite networks – with Indian defence forces. 'It is important for us as a country to build a resilient network which has multiple network layers, which includes sovereign assets, as well as trusted partners, having those enterprise commercial constellations,' he said, adding that aviation is among the major industry verticals for satcom implementation, along with maritime and defence. He urged the Indian regulators to ensure that adequate orbital slots and spectrum are secured for the country's satcom needs. 'India should put its weight and see that orbital slots and spectrum are secured for India, as well as for other nations.' In May 2023, Viasat closed the acquisition of British satellite operator Inmarsat for about $6.3 billion, combining spectrum, satellite, and terrestrial assets, including 19 satellites in space spanning Ka-, L- and S- bands, to deliver connectivity and key safety services across maritime, aviation, government and consumer markets.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Viasat's (VSAT) Inmarsat NexusWave Tops 1,000 Vessel Orders
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) is one of the 10 Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy According to Billionaires. On July 1, Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) announced that Inmarsat Maritime has received orders for more than 1,000 vessels for NexusWave. This strong performance came after months of rigorous development and testing. In just six months since the service launched, global customers are already adopting NexusWave for their fleets. This shows that the global shipping industry has a strong appetite for a fully managed, high-speed, bonded connectivity service. A telecommunications tower reaching high into the sky, connected to a satellite system. In May 2023, Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) completed its acquisition of Inmarsat to bring together the teams, technologies, and resources of both companies to form a new global communications partner. Inmarsat's NexusWave combines Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band, low-Earth orbit (LEO), coastal LTE, and resilient L-band services into one fully managed solution. Recent tests have shown that NexusWave can reach download speeds up to 340 Mbps and upload speeds up to 80 Mbps. The network is very reliable as availability on vessels has consistently surpassed 99.9%. Additionally, the quality of video calls is not affected by the availability or performance of any single network. Users also enjoy unlimited data, global coverage, and secure-by-design infrastructure to protect the connections at sea. Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) is a global communications technology company that provides internet and other communication services to consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the world. The company offers important communications solutions that are available on the ground, in the air, at sea, and in space. While we acknowledge the potential of VSAT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 10 Best American Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now and 11 Best Fintech Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
