ViaSat

Space42 and Viasat have signed a binding agreement to establish Equatys, a neutral, shared platform for satellite and ground infrastructure for Direct-to-Device and advanced MSS coverage. The founders have committed to initial equity contributions totalling up to $1 billion; Viasat is to be the technology prime contractor. Equatys follows a tower-company model, targets scale effects, interoperability and up to 2,800 satellites in later phases, and is intended to allow mobile network operators to serve devices where terrestrial networks are insufficient. Financing is expected to include additional debt and third-party investor capital; the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. » Mere på finanzen.net

The satellite ViaSat-3 F3 from Viasat has been commissioned and provides capacity for the Asia-Pacific region with a throughput capacity of over one terabit per second. According to the company, this doubles the bandwidth of the existing satellite fleet; ViaSat-3 F1 has been in service since 2024, and ViaSat-3 F2 is in final in-orbit tests for North and South America. The commissioning marks the start of the platform’s revenue-generating operations and is expected to drive growth, average total revenue and incremental cash flow. » Mere på de.investing.com

Viasat reported revenue of $1.2 billion in Q1 2026, free cash flow up 19% to $72 million, and an order backlog nearly 19% higher at $4.2 billion. Adjusted EBITDA fell 7% to $381 million and the net loss narrowed to $52 million. The stock rose in regular trading but dropped sharply after hours, while management issued guidance for 2027 of mid‑single‑digit revenue growth, a free cash flow target of around $180 million and capital expenditures of $950 million to $1 billion. » Mere på de.investing.com

Viasat, in collaboration with the BMW Group, demonstrated a technology demo in which satellite voice calls were fully integrated into the infotainment system of a BMW iX3 for the first time. The solution uses Viasat’s L‑Band satellite network and transmits voice using the NB‑IoT standard, supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem‑RF Gen 2 and the NESC‑KI codec from Fraunhofer IIS. The aim is to make voice and messaging services available in underserved regions for emergency and safety applications and fleet management, and to prepare for future 5G‑NR satellite services. » Mere på finanzen.net

Viasat stock jumped more than 23% on June 29 after markedly improved market sentiment was triggered by the multibillion-dollar takeover announcement at rival Iridium. Consolidation in the satellite market highlighted the strategic value of existing orbital networks. Several analysts then raised their ratings and prompted a revaluation of the in‑flight internet market leader. » Mere på finanzen.net