VSAT fundamentals

ViaSat, Inc. engages in providing communications technologies and services. It operates through the following business segments: Satellite Services, Commercial Networks, and Government Systems. The Satellite Services segment provides satellite-based high-speed broadband services with multiple applications to consumers, enterprises, and mobile broadband customers. The Commercial Networks segment develops and produces a variety of advanced satellite and wireless products, systems, and solutions that enable the provision of high-speed fixed and mobile broadband services. The Government Systems segment offers global mobile broadband services to military, and government users and develops and produces network-centric Internet Protocol (IP)-based fixed and mobile secure communications products and solutions. The company was founded by Mark D. Dankberg and Mark J. Miller on May 1, 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.