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Viasat
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Viasat

Viasat

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Viasat, Inc.: A global provider of satellite communications, broadband services, and wireless networking solutions.

HQ
Carlsbad, CA, US
Founded
1986
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Founded in May 1986 in Carlsbad, California, Viasat, Inc. is a global leader in satellite communications, broadband services, and wireless networking solutions. The company's core mission is to provide high-speed internet and communication services to underserved and remote areas worldwide. Viasat offers a range of products including military communications equipment, high-speed satellite modems, and tactical data links. Their services span across home and small business internet, aviation connectivity, defense communications, and space networking technology.

Key figures in Viasat include Chairman and CEO Mark D. Dankberg, Vice Chairman Richard A. Baldridge, CFO Shawn Duffy, and COO Kevin Harkenrider. The company is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker VSAT and is a component of the S&P 600. Notable achievements include the launch of Viasat-3, a high-capacity satellite aimed at global coverage, and their ESG impact report highlighting their commitment to environmental and social governance. Viasat's innovations have significantly impacted global connectivity, making high-speed internet accessible in remote and underserved regions.

Viasat - Products & Services

  • Viasat Internet logo

    Viasat Internet

    Viasat Internet provides satellite broadband connectivity for residential, business, aviation, maritime, and government users.

    Competing Products

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Viasat - Quick Facts

Who are Viasat's competitors?

Companies similar to Viasat include SpaceX, EchoStar, Telesat and Iridium Communications.

When was Viasat founded?

Viasat was founded in 1986.

Where is Viasat's headquarters located?

Viasat's headquarters is located in Carlsbad, CA, US.

When was Viasat's last funding round?

Viasat's most recent funding round was for $733.4M (USD) in September 2023.

How much has Viasat raised to-date?

As of Sep 13, 2023, Viasat has raised a total of $1.2B (USD).

How many employees does Viasat have?

Viasat has 6,800 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Viasat - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Satellite
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Enterprise
  • Government
Tags
  • TeleMedicine
NAICS
  • 510000Information
  • 517000Telecommunications
  • 517100Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
  • 517110Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • 517112Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
SIC
  • 3660Communications Equipment
  • 3663Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment
  • 3600Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer
ISIC
  • 2651Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating and control equipment
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NAICS
  • 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334200Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334220Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334290Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334500Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
  • 334510Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
  • 334515Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 334110Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 513210Software Publishers
  • 334118Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3669Communications Equipment, NEC
  • 3500Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 4800Communications
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 7300Business Services
  • 3570Computer And Office Equipment
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
  • 7372Prepackaged Software