CARLSBAD, Calif. and LYNGBY,
Denmark , Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat
Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, and Cobham
Satcom, a leading global provider of satellite communications
solutions to the maritime and land segments, today announced the
companies are collaborating on a new, advanced satellite
connectivity solution for the maritime and energy industries in
preparation for the launch of Viasat's next generation satellite
constellation, ViaSat-3.
The connectivity system, which will include a portfolio of
groundbreaking antenna systems from Cobham Satcom, is being
meticulously designed to deliver advanced, high-speed connectivity
that will leverage the immense satellite capacity expected from the
ViaSat-3 constellation. Each of the three ViaSat-3 satellites is
anticipated to deliver at least 1 Terabit of data per second
(1Tbps) — equal to 1,000 Gigabits per second, which will provide
flexibility to offer even faster Internet speeds and manage
increasingly data-hungry applications. In addition, the
collaboration will include the introduction of the industry first
upgrade kit, which will allow conversion of existing Ku and other
Ka band services to Viasat services.
Viasat and Cobham Satcom will work with Cobham Satcom's broad
global distribution network to provide customers professional fit
for purpose pre-sales and after-sales support.
"Building off our long-standing relationship, we have
been able to closely collaborate during Cobham Satcom's
development of next-generation terminals to optimize the broadband
connectivity experience on our future satellites," said
Shameem Hashmi, VP and GM, Maritime,
Viasat. "The terminal solution will be important as the ViaSat-3
constellation, once complete, is expected to, incredibly, increase
Viasat's total satellite fleet capacity by 600 percent. Plus,"
Hashmi continued, "layered upon this immense capacity will be the
ability to flexibly move the capacity, directing it to high demand
areas, such as the Caribbean, the
Mediterranean or Straits of Singapore and Malacca where demand for maritime connectivity
is often concentrated."
"We are excited to continue our strong partnership with Viasat
not only bringing the industry's most reliable high throughput
connectivity to the maritime community but continuing to deliver
the ultimate customer experience. Each ViaSat-3 satellite will
bring unparalleled high throughput to the market, and with Cobham
Satcom's portfolio of next generation user terminals and strong
sales partner and after sales service network, we will collaborate
closely to deliver a comprehensive end-to-end experience for
yachting, commercial shipping, Cruise, and Oil & Gas
customers," added Peter Kiær, Senior Vice President for Maritime at
Cobham Satcom.
The companies are expanding upon a long-term successful
relationship that dates to 2015, and more recently rapidly made
inroads to provide high-speed connectivity in the maritime
industry. The companies have deployed fast, reliable satellite
broadband internet on hundreds of vessels with Viasat's existing
Ka-band network and Cobham Satcom's advanced Ka-band SAILOR user
terminal. The current solution has quickly gained momentum as
demand for reliable connectivity onboard vessels soars, especially
from productivity application, video conferencing and
entertainment.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone
and everything in the world can be connected. For over 35 years,
Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and
militaries around the world communicate. Today, the Company is
developing the ultimate global communications network to power
high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact
people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at
sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go
to Viasat's Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on social
media
at: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
About Cobham
Satcom
Cobham Satcom is a market-leading provider of radio and
satellite communications solutions and services for the maritime
and land segments, delivering business- and mission-critical
connectivity to a broad range of service providers, enterprises,
and government customers.
By exploring new technologies, partnerships, and spaces, Cobham
Satcom continues to deliver on tracking and pointing innovation,
and designs and manufactures high-performance radio and
communication terminals, gateways, and systems solutions under the
SAILOR, Sea Tel, EXPLORER and TRACKER brands.
Forward-Looking
Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are
subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of
1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward looking
statements include among others, statements about the performance,
capabilities and anticipated benefits of the ViaSat-3 class
satellite platform; statements related to Viasat and Cobham's
relationship; the introduction of a new maritime broadband
connectivity solution; the availability, capabilities and
performance of the connectivity solution; the ability to direct
capacity to demand; the satellites used to provide the service, and
the expected global capacity gains that will be provided by future
Viasat satellites. Readers are cautioned that actual results could
differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
include: risks associated with the construction, launch and
operation of the ViaSat-3 class satellites
and Viasat's other satellites, including the effect of
any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite
performance; the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of
the ViaSat-3 satellite platforms; unexpected expenses or
delays related to the satellite system; the ability to successfully
implement Viasat's business plan for broadband satellite
services on Viasat's anticipated timeline or at all,
including with respect to the ViaSat-3 satellite platforms;
contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or
delays; regulatory issues; technologies not being developed
according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform
according to expectations; and increased competition and other
factors affecting the connectivity sector, generally. In addition,
please refer to the risk factors contained
in Viasat's SEC filings available
at www.sec.gov, including Viasat's most recent
Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on
which they are made. Viasat undertakes no obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.
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the Viasat logo and the Viasat signal are registered trademarks of
Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used
for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
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