Agreement Reinforces In-Flight Connectivity
Growth and Reliable Broadband Service for Intra-European
Flights
CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a leader in global
communications, and Deutsche Telekom today announced a new,
long-term agreement that cements the companies' commitment to
providing in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions to airline
partners across the European Aviation Network (EAN). EAN launched
in 2019, powered by Deutsche Telekom and Inmarsat, a business
recently acquired by Viasat.
EAN combines S-band satellite coverage with a complementary
ground component network operated by Deutsche Telekom. EAN is a
unique example of European technological and regulatory leadership,
which allows travelers in Europe
to benefit from an advanced IFC experience for most intra-European
flights, including broadband services that support high bandwidth
demanding applications such as streaming. Deutsche Telekom operates
more than 300 EAN sites in 30 countries across Europe, providing substantial infrastructure
across the continent.
EAN uses small, low weight and low drag terminals, which can be
installed on an aircraft in a matter of hours. This provides
substantial cost savings while supporting sustainability
initiatives and carbon reduction.
Since 2019, more than 140 million passengers have had the
opportunity to connect in-flight through the EAN connectivity
solution. Today, EAN is available on more than 290 aircraft across
various airlines, including Iberia, British Airways, Vueling, and
AEGEAN.
"Viasat remains fully committed to EAN, now part of our
global service offering in aviation," said Shameem Hashmi, Vice President, Aviation
Strategy, Viasat. "The EAN in-flight connectivity solution is
the right solution for certain fleets in Europe. We look forward to welcoming more
airline partners to the network, so that additional passengers
across Europe can benefit from a
world-class in-flight connectivity experience."
"The signing of today's long-term agreement is a significant
milestone for the continuation of EAN," said David Fox, Vice President, Inflight &
Connectivity Services, Deutsche Telekom. "Through operation and
maintenance of the complementary ground component network, Deutsche
Telekom will foster the continued growth of the service to reach
more airlines and passengers, allowing them to stay connected
throughout their travels within Europe."
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes
everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices
in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers,
businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate
and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global
communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure,
affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives
anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea, while
building a sustainable future in space. On May 30, 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of
Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the
two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn
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Press Release 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 related to the
performance of Viasat and Deutsche Telekom under their long-term
agreement; and the expected growth of IFC services across the EAN.
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