Viasat Inc

Lumen Technologies and Viasat represent two distinct infrastructure plays in global communications. Lumen is transitioning from legacy services to enterprise fiber and AI networking following its residential fiber divestiture to AT&T, but faces significant debt and declining revenue. Viasat provides satellite-based connectivity with strong govern...

Viasat showcased the first automotive satellite voice call demonstration integrated into a BMW Group vehicle at the 5G Automotive Association Meeting in Munich. The technology, utilizing Qualcomm's Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem and Fraunhofer IIS NESC AI voice codec, enables voice and messaging connectivity via NB-IoT protocol over Viasat's L-band sat...

Rocket Lab announced an $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications, which sparked investor enthusiasm across the space sector. Viasat stock surged 19.74% despite not being directly involved in the deal, as investors speculate it could become a future merger target due to its valuable wireless spectrum holdings. The acquisition signals indus...

Following SpaceX's record IPO with a lofty valuation, investors seeking satellite economy exposure may consider three alternatives: Rocket Lab, which competes directly with SpaceX's launch services; AST SpaceMobile, offering 5G satellite connectivity to smartphones; and Viasat, with strong defense contracts offsetting aviation challenges. Each pr...

Viasat secured a lucrative $437.7 million Space Force contract under the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global program to develop maneuverable, anti-jam mini-GEO satellites. Following its 2023 Inmarsat acquisition, the company has shifted to 75% government/enterprise revenue. With completion of its ViaSat-3 constellation in April 2026, Viasat is trans...