MEXICO
CITY, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc.
(NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced
the launch of its innovative home and mobile broadband service in
Mexico. Viasat, in collaboration
with Altán, the Mexican telecommunications wholesaler, will
integrate Viasat's satellite and wireless LTE technologies with
Altán's shared mobile network and provide cellular coverage for
consumers in previously uncovered areas across Mexico. Viasat's service is available today in
13 states across Mexico, providing
cellular coverage to more than one hundred and fifty thousand
individuals, enabling them to take advantage of internet
connectivity.
Innovative satellite and wireless technology
Viasat's innovative service seamlessly combines cutting-edge
satellite and wireless systems to provide LTE over satellite via a
cost-efficient, power-independent, wireless LTE infrastructure. The
company's ultra-low-cost wireless LTE towers are strategically
positioned across Mexico's most
remote areas, providing access to connectivity in regions with
cellular coverage that until now had been minimal or non-existent.
While some LTE towers utilize solar panels as a backup power
source, others are entirely solar-powered, ensuring that
hard-to-reach communities remain connected even when disconnected
from the main power grid.
Connecting the unconnected in Mexico
This collaboration aims to expand the availability of high-speed
broadband to remote communities throughout Mexico. According to the U.S. Department of
Commerce's International Trade Administration, approximately 30
percent of Mexico's
population—more than 38 million people—live in areas without
broadband access.
In an effort to bring connectivity to remote communities in
Mexico, Viasat launched the
Mexico Ambassador Program in 2021.
The program partners with local representatives, mostly women, to
share knowledge and expertise in areas connected by Viasat
technology. By training the ambassadors in developing digital
skills, the program promotes gender equality and digital
inclusion.
"Viasat is revolutionizing Mexican communities by providing
fast, reliable, secure, affordable, and high-quality internet
access," said Hector Rivero, general
manager of Mexico broadband at
Viasat. "With this service, we are fueling digital inclusion and
empowering teachers and students with educational resources,
improving healthcare through telemedicine, facilitating
communication for families separated by migration, and stimulating
local commerce with digital tools."
Positive impact on Mexican communities
Marisol resides in Toxtla, Puebla and actively participates in the
ambassador program there. Although she did not complete her formal
education, she is deeply involved in community initiatives.
Marisol identified a critical need for digital literacy among
her community members, especially women. She highlighted challenges
such as fear of the internet, difficulties in navigating social
media, and limited access to online health information.
Participating in Viasat's Mexico Ambassador Program has empowered
Marisol. She acquired essential digital skills, including
smartphone usage, internet access, and platform navigation. This
newfound knowledge has enabled her to assist others and achieve
personal milestones, such as renting her own home. Marisol aspires
to build her own home, a testament to her determination and the
positive impact of digital inclusion.
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. In May 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
more at www.viasat.com, the Viasat News Room or follow us on
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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 statements that refer to the collaboration
between Viasat and Altán; and plans to expand service across
Mexico. Readers are cautioned that
actual results could differ materially and adversely from those
expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could
cause actual results to differ include: our ability to successfully
implement our business plan for our broadband services on our
anticipated timeline or at all; risks associated with the
construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the
effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in
satellite performance; our ability to successfully develop,
introduce and sell new technologies, products and services; changes
in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key customers
or suppliers; our reliance on a limited number of third parties to
manufacture and supply our products; contractual problems, or
other issues with our sales, fulfillment and support
partners; product defects, manufacturing issues or delays,
regulatory issues; technologies 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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