Broadband Systems

Eutelsat Signs TelDaFax Communications GmbH as Tooway™ Distributor in Germany

viasat — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:31:42 -0700

Eutelsat has signed TelDaFax Communications GmbH as a distributor for Tooway™ satellite broadband service in Germany. Eutelsat broadband affiliate Skylogic will be directly responsible for the distribution contract with TelDafax.

Eutelsat's ground-breaking 2Mbps Tooway broadband service, using the ViaSat SurfBeam® system, is a true high-speed satellite alternative for consumers looking for broadband access in areas with poor or no ADSL infrastructure in Europe. Rolf Diederichs, managing director of TelDaFax estimates that there are more than 1,000 ADSL-free areas nationwide in Germany. TelDaFax is also looking to establish a customer base in anticipation of the 2010 launch of Eutelsat KA-SAT, a transformational satellite being built in partnership with ViaSat.

Read the full Tooway distribution announcement on the Eutelsat web site.

ViaSat-1 to Transform North American Satellite Broadband Market

admin — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Collaborative Effort with Top Ka-Band Leaders to Deliver Significantly Higher Speeds and Bandwidth Rich Internet Media Services to U.S., Canada & Europe Space. Systems/Loral Awarded ViaSat-1 Ka-Band Satellite Contract.

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat (NASDAQ: VSAT) has executed a contract with Space Systems/Loral, a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: LORL), to build ViaSat-1, which is expected to be the world’s highest capacity broadband satellite. With the market demonstrating high demand for satellite broadband services, ViaSat-1 is designed to significantly expand the quality, capability and availability of high-speed broadband satellite services for U.S. and Canadian consumers and enterprises. Compared to current Ka-band broadband satellites, the ViaSat-1 satellite, optimized to work in conjunction with ViaSat’s next generation SurfBeam® networking system, is expected to increase the amount of capacity by more than a factor of 10. ViaSat, a world leader in powering innovative satellite broadband platforms, has secured financial commitments from partners of over $100 million to date towards ViaSat-1 and will finance the remainder from cash on hand, future cash flows and available borrowing capacity.

Collaborative Effort of Strategic Partners
ViaSat-1, with a launch planned for early 2011, involves a collaborative effort with top satellite broadband leaders in the market including Loral, Telesat, and Eutelsat. Loral is investing in the Canadian coverage portion of the satellite in anticipation of Telesat using this capacity for the provision of broadband services throughout Canada. The satellite is planned for the Telesat 115 West longitude orbital slot as part of the agreement. Telesat will provide telemetry, tracking & control (TT&C) operations for the satellite. Telesat has been a pioneer in the development of broadband services. Its ANIK F2 satellite was the world’s first major Ka-band spot beam satellite and provided the initial U.S. capacity for WildBlue Communications.

ViaSat-1 is the North American counterpart to Eutelsat’s recently announced KA-SAT, a high capacity Ka-band broadband satellite for Europe planned to launch in 2010. ViaSat and Eutelsat are cooperating closely around ViaSat’s Ka-band SurfBeam networking system and a common wholesale business model to offer service through ISPs, telecommunication companies, and direct-to-home television providers to serve subscribers. Both projects are focused on providing satellite and teleport infrastructure. Eutelsat and ViaSat are already partnering on Eutelsat’s Tooway™ Ka-band service using the HOT BIRD® 6 satellite. Telesat is Canada’s leading broadband satellite provider, also based on Ka-band SurfBeam. The aggregate U.S., European, and Canadian coverage can serve as many as 4 million satellite subscribers with unprecedented speeds and internet media capabilities – creating powerful economies of scale.

Faster Speeds Than The Median for Cable and DSL
Today’s announcement marks a major leap forward in the provisioning of advanced broadband services via satellite. The system is designed to provide a range of speeds that extend well above the median for cable and DSL at retail pricing the same as existing satellite services. Services based on Ka-band technology have proven highly successful in the U.S. There are over 600,000 satellite broadband subscribers today in hard-to-serve areas in the U.S. and Canada, and those on Ka-band have been by far the fastest growing segment. However, high demand for these services has exceeded the bandwidth supply and capped growth. There are simply not enough bits in space to provide service on a par with high speed terrestrial systems and to scale the business.

“It does not have to be that way,” said Mark Dankberg, CEO and chairman of ViaSat. “Day to day consumer internet interactions involving high-bandwidth activities like video and multimedia were not part of the plans when earlier satellite services were designed. We are aiming to give consumers a vastly improved experience based on the most advanced technology on the market. These new capabilities are not only technologically very feasible, they’re also affordable, and the satellites announced by ViaSat and Eutelsat are designed to demonstrate this in a very capital-efficient and scalable manner.”

Eclipsing All Current Satellite Capacity
The amount of bandwidth enabled by ViaSat-1, coupled with ViaSat’s next generation SurfBeam networking system, is unparalleled. Total throughput is designed to be over 100 Gigabits per second, which is more capacity than today’s entire fleet of two-way Ka-, C- and Ku-band capacity over North America combined. Yet the satellite will be built on a heritage Loral 1300 series platform with bus power and mass well within the range of other satellites in use or under construction.

ViaSat To Supply All Satellite Ground Systems
ViaSat will provide its next generation SurfBeam DOCSIS® broadband network infrastructure and subscriber terminals to the U.S., Canadian, and European networks, along with technical and operational support. Over 500,000 SurfBeam Ka-band broadband satellite terminals have shipped, reaching a peak of almost 90,000 units in the last quarter alone. The new satellites will also be used to project existing businesses into Ka- band including enterprise broadband services, video entertainment, mobile broadband, and defense satellite communications.

Dankberg added, “This is a technology opportunity that is right in our sweet spot. We provide ground systems for many commercial and government satellites, and as our activity in satellite payloads has increased, we realized that we could make a major breakthrough by simultaneously designing the spot beam satellite and the ground segment. At the same time, this strategic partnership combines our expertise and economies of scale in broadband modems and Ka-band MMICs, with the benefit of our partners’ extensive experience in designing, launching, and operating advanced satellites and services.”

Conference Call
ViaSat Inc. will host a conference call to discuss this announcement at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. The dial-in number is (877) 591-4949 and +1 (719) 325-4929 internationally. A replay will be available for 24 hours beginning at 1:00 PM ET January 8 at (888) 203-1112 and +1 (719) 457-0820 internationally. The replay passcode is 1743586. You can also access our conference call webcast and other material information discussed on our conference call (including any information required by Regulation G) on the Investor Relations Events Calendar page of our corporate Web site (www.viasat.com). The call will be archived and available on that site for at least twelve months immediately following the conference call.

About Loral Space & Communications
Loral Space & Communications is a satellite communications company. Through its Space Systems/Loral subsidiary, the company is a world-class leader in the design and manufacture of satellites and satellite systems for commercial and government applications including direct-to-home television, broadband communications, wireless telephony, weather monitoring and air traffic management. Loral also owns 64 percent of Telesat Canada, one of the world's largest providers of satellite services. Telesat Canada operates a fleet of telecommunications satellites used to broadcast video entertainment programming, distribute direct-to-home video and broadband data services, and other value-added communications services.

About Eutelsat Communications
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity commercialized on 24 satellites that provide coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world’s three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues. At September 30, 2007, Eutelsat’s satellites were broadcasting over 2,730 television channels, of which more than 1,000 channels broadcast via its HOT BIRD video neighborhood which serves over 120 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Eutelsat satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat’s broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates services, including Tooway, through teleports in Italy that serve enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid organizations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ 529 commercial, technical and operational experts from 27 countries.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are entitled to the protection of the safe harbor contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which ViaSat operates and the beliefs and assumptions of ViaSat. In this press release, these forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding the performance of the ViaSat-1 satellite; the construction and launch of the satellite; the completion and timing of the consummation of investments in the project; and the anticipated benefits of the satellite project. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Accordingly, actual results could differ materially from those expressed in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the ViaSat-1 satellite; pricing pressures and actions taken by competitors; satellite failures or degradations in satellite performance; difficulties in obtaining regulatory approvals; and unexpected expenses related to the project described herein. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in ViaSat’s SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including without limitation, ViaSat’s annual reports on Form 10-K and ViaSat’s 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.

SurfBeam is a registered trademark of ViaSat.
Tooway is a trademark of Eutelsat.
HOT BIRD is a registered trademark of Eutelsat.
DOCSIS is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc.

Tooway Consumer Satellite Broadband Service Continues Roll-Out Across Europe

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Distribution agreements have been signed which mark the extension of the service into France, Spain, and Bulgaria.

Read the full Eutelsat release here.

Eutelsat and ViaSat ready to launch Tooway consumer satellite broadband service in Germany

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and ViaSat today announced that the consumer broadband satellite service they are partnering to offer in Europe will be rolling out next month in Germany, with other selected European markets to follow before the end of the year. The service will be similar to the WildBlue service and use our SurfBeam® satellite DOCSIS system. The announcement was made earlier today at the IFA show in Berlin.

Read the complete Eutelsat release.

WildBlue Wins ISCe Innovation Award

Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700

WildBlue Communications, Inc. received the 2007 International Satellite Communications exchange (ISCe) Innovation and Technology Award.

See the full WildBlue release.

ViaSat Expands Agreement with WildBlue

Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700

ViaSat Expands Agreement with WildBlue Fast growing satellite broadband service provider will purchase 500,000 new terminals

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. has expanded its relationship with WildBlue Communications through a requirements contract to supply the next 500,000 Ka-band satellite terminals to be deployed by WildBlue on its WildBlue 1 and Anik F2 satellites. Together with units already delivered, the number of terminals supplied by ViaSat is expected to exceed 750,000. The contract provides for potential expansion to other on-orbit Ka-band satellites that may be used by WildBlue. The contract, which also includes network infrastructure upgrades and software support services, could exceed a value of $200 million over the next three to five years, depending on the underlying market demand for WildBlue subscriber terminals.

“ViaSat and WildBlue have been working very closely together for a number of years to create a scaleable market for satellite broadband services,” said ViaSat CEO Mark Dankberg. “WildBlue’s impressive growth has shown there is very strong demand for high-quality, affordable satellite broadband service in rural America. We are extremely pleased to be a part of their continued growth.”

“As the supplier of the WildBlue user terminals and hub equipment underlying our service, ViaSat is our key technology partner,” said David Leonard, CEO of WildBlue. “This expanded relationship will help us to maintain the service availability that our customers expect, and ensure a continuing supply of affordable new terminals needed to fuel our growth.”

WildBlue, founded on the idea of adapting the cable modem networking technology called DOCSIS® (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) to a satellite environment, engaged ViaSat to develop and deploy ground infrastructure for the satellite platform and the technology to adapt the terrestrial standard to a satellite system leveraging the low cost DOCSIS customer premises chips and software used by tens of millions of cable customers. The result is lower costs for network equipment and satellite air time, plus proven, highly scalable network management, provisioning and software support systems.

ViaSat was first selected as the supplier of the WildBlue satellite networking system in 2001. The success of WildBlue in North America has been one of the top satellite success stories of the decade. Now the fastest growing satellite broadband service in the U.S., WildBlue has over 160,000 customers and the launch of service on the new WildBlue-1 Ka-band satellite in March increased capacity to 750,000 subscribers. For more information on WildBlue, visit www.wildblue.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and deliveries of ViaSat products and technology, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: contractual problems, product defects, end user demand, competing technologies and services, satellite malfunctions, customer liquidity and/or financial strength, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. The Company refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Risk Factors in the Company's Form 10-K, which contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

DOCSIS is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc.

ViaSat and Eutelsat to Develop Consumer Broadband by Satellite Services for Europe

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Satellite Service and Technology Leaders to Bring Affordable, High-quality Broadband to Underserved European Markets

Washington D.C. – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) today announced a new cooperation agreement to jointly offer affordable, high-quality consumer broadband satellite service in underserved markets in Europe. The new partnership will bring together Eutelsat, Europe’s leading satellite operator and its Skylogic broadband affiliate, with ViaSat, a producer of innovative satellite networking systems. Starting from June 2007, the service will use Ka-band capacity on Eutelsat’s HOT BIRD™ 6 satellite, with hub operations supplied by Skylogic from its SkyPark teleport in Turin, Italy.

The new service will be based on the ViaSat SurfBeam® DOCSIS® two-way broadband satellite system, a highly-scaleable open standards-based platform that lowers the cost of consumer terminals and service. The system is already used in North America by WildBlue Communications, the fastest growing satellite broadband service which has amassed well over 100,000 customers nationwide since its 2005 launch.

“ViaSat and Eutelsat have a tradition of successful cooperation, and we are excited about this initiative to bring high-quality broadband access to European consumers beyond the reach of DSL,” said Marc Agnew, vice president of Broadband Systems at ViaSat. “Our SurfBeam system has proven that reliable, satisfying, and cost-competitive satellite broadband services can be offered in markets around the world. By combining ViaSat DOCSIS-for-satellite technology with Eutelsat Ka-band satellite capacity and Skylogic operational experience, we’re testing a competitive, affordable service to expand the reach of the European consumer broadband market.”

“With our experience over the last years in supplying turnkey broadband solutions for Europe and around the globe, Eutelsat and Skylogic are well-positioned to address the consumer market for satellite broadband services in Europe’s geographically challenged locations,” said Arduino Patacchini, director Multimedia Department at Eutelsat and CEO of Skylogic. “ViaSat technology underpins successful satellite broadband services in North America and Latin America, making them the perfect fit for us and for future customers of our service. We look forward to a successful collaboration as we introduce this new service in Europe.”

Under terms of the joint commercial cooperation agreement, commercial services in selected western European markets including Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and Portugal will start to roll out from June 2007. Eutelsat will provide additional capacity for any expansion of services on its Ka-band and/or Ku-band satellites, which provide comprehensive coverage of Europe and the Mediterranean Basin.

PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates that by 2010, 58.1 percent (94.8 million) of households in Western Europe will be broadband households, up from 29.9 percent in 2005. Broadband access spending will increase by 12.9 percent compounded annually to $48.2 billion in 2010.

The ViaSat SurfBeam system is an open standards-based network that builds on the cable modem networking technology called DOCSIS. ViaSat-developed a satellite air interface that is seamlessly integrated into DOCSIS head-end termination systems and leverages low cost DOCSIS customer premises chips and software used by tens of millions of cable customers. ViaSat’s SurfBeam system can enable two-way satellite broadband service pricing that is comparable to terrestrial, but in areas with population densities too low to be economical for wired or wireless networks. The satellite air interface also includes technology that mitigates rain fade, a reduction in signal strength caused by heavy rain that at one time was thought to be a potential barrier to successful deployment of Ka-band satellite systems. The ViaSat system automatically responds to rain fade with uplink power control and adaptive data coding techniques that help overcome potential outages, while optimizing the use of satellite transponder bandwidth.

Skylogic, Eutelsat’s broadband affiliate, recently teamed with ViaSat and ARINC to provide in-flight communications to business jets flying in Europe.

About Eutelsat Communications (www.eutelsat.com)
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 23 satellites that provide coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues. At 31 December 2006, Eutelsat’s satellites were broadcasting over 2,400 television channels and 1,000 radio stations. More than 1,000 channels broadcast via its HOT BIRD™ video neighbourhood which serves over 120 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Group’s satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates services through teleports in France and Italy that serve enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ 490 commercial, technical and operational experts from 27 countries.

About Skylogic (www.skylogic.it)
Based in Turin, north-west Italy, Skylogic operates one of the world’s leading satellite broadband IP platforms. Its operational centre, SkyPark, is equipped to offer a complete range of broadband services including content distribution, IP videostreaming, business TV, maritime applications, teleconferencing, remote control of installations, telemedicine, e-learning and Voice over IP. The teleport is connected by fibre to the Internet exchange point in Turin and uses capacity on satellites in Eutelsat’s fleet in order to serve users in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa. Skylogic’s customers include businesses, multinationals, government agencies and aid organisations.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about performance of ViaSat VSAT products, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: regulatory issues, product defects, contractual problems, technologies that do not perform according to expectations; and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. The Company refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in the Company's Form 10-K, which contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

Contact – Eutelsat:
Vanessa O’Connor
33 (1) 5398 4757
voconnor@eutelsat.fr

WildBlue Announces Successful Launch of WildBlue-1

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0800

See the WildBlue announcement here.

More news on successful launch from Space Systems/Loral

Satellite DOCSIS-Based Terminal Shipments Reach 100,000 Worldwide

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Market for Two-way Broadband via Satellite Expected to Average 8% Annual Growth

Carlsbad, CA - ViaSat Inc. has shipped its 100,000th DOCSIS�-based two-way broadband satellite terminal. The system is a new approach to broadband satellite communications that lowers the cost of consumer terminals, provides mature back office and customer service systems, and helps make satellite a very cost-effective medium for broadband delivery. The open standard network adapts the Data-Over-Cable Service Interface Specifications (DOCSIS) cable modem networking standard to satellite transmission. The terminal shipment milestone includes both Ku- and Ka-band versions of the SurfBeam� DOCSIS system and reflects ViaSat's role as the supplier of broadband modems to the leading next generation broadband services, including WildBlue Communications, Telesat of Canada, Intelsat Ltd, and SES AMERICOM.

In addition, ViaSat subsidiary US Monolithics, which supplies the outdoor transmit/receive electronics (ODU) for the terminal, has delivered its 100,000 Ka-band transceiver. Significant product cost reductions in the ODU are a vital element in making satellite customer premises equipment affordable for mass markets. US Monolithics has achieved unprecedented price points and volume manufacturing for its high-powered 30 GHz products through a custom MMIC (Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit) chip set and innovative design and manufacturing techniques.

The enabling technology for the DOCSIS-for-satellite system is a ViaSat-developed satellite air interface for the broadband networking standard used by millions of terrestrial cable customers. As a result, the satellite system can use low-cost, proven hardware and software elements providing an affordable alternative for two-way, high speed satellite broadband services at typical consumer broadband price points. The implementation also includes technology that mitigates rain fade, a reduction in signal strength caused by heavy rain that at one time was a potential barrier to successful deployment of Ka-band satellite systems. The ViaSat system automatically responds to rain fade with uplink power control and adaptive data coding techniques that help overcome potential outages, eliminating the need for service providers to take on the costs of additional satellite bandwidth that would serve as a �margin� against network-wide rain fade.

For its ground-breaking work in applying the DOCSIS� standard to satellite communications, ViaSat was awarded an Industry Innovator Award by the Society of Satellite Professionals International at the recent Satellite 2006 conference and exposition. The Industry Innovator Awards program recognizes outstanding new contributions to the field of satellite communications by both private-sector and public-sector organizations across a broad spectrum of advanced satellite technology and business applications.

"We have reached a major milestone with the shipment of our 100,000th DOCSIS-for-satellite modem, and we'll continue to build on our broadband successes by creating products and services that meet the needs of the market, " said Mark Dankberg, chairman and CEO of ViaSat. "Working with our service provider partners, we are developing advanced technology to help meet the growing demand for affordable, high speed broadband services."

"WildBlue has been very pleased with ViaSat's Ka-band equipment. The low cost and high performance has been integral to WildBlue's extraordinary growth since we launched our satellite broadband service for consumers and small businesses and the resulting 94+% customer satisfaction rate among our tens of thousands of customers," said Erwin Hudson, WildBlue executive vice president and chief technology officer.

"Northern Sky Research (NSR) anticipates that satellite broadband services will exhibit some of the greatest growth potential in the commercial satellite industry," said Chris Baugh, President, NSR. "Based on extensive analysis in NSR's Broadband Satellite Markets, 5th Edition report, NSR expects broadband satellite subscribers to increase from 1 million in 2005 to over 2.2 million in 2010, and demand for ViaSat's SurfBeam modem further underscores the significant market opportunity."

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and capabilities of ViaSat products, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: ViaSat's ability to perform under the existing contract, product design flaws or defects, changes in product supply or component pricing, changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, customers or suppliers, changes in government regulations, changes in economic conditions globally and in the communications markets in particular, potential product liability, infringement and other claims, and other factors affecting the communications industry generally. ViaSat refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in ViaSat's Form 10-Ks and subsequent Form 10-Qs. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

Telesat to Purchase ViaSat Ka-band Consumer Broadband Terminals

Wed, 11 May 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Ottawa, Canada, - Telesat, one of the world's leading satellite operators, has signed a multi-year agreement to purchase DOCSIS®-for-satellite Ka-band consumer terminals (CTs) from ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT). Telesat chose ViaSat in March 2004 as the supplier of gateways and terminals for Telesat broadband consumer Ka-band services in Canada on the Anik F2 satellite.

ViaSat DOCSIS-for-satellite Ka-band consumer terminals use a networking technology that uses satellite bandwidth more efficiently, lowering the cost of broadband service to consumers. The terminals include satellite modems and Ka-band transceivers from US Monolithics, ViaSat's wholly owned subsidiary.

"Telesat is committed to using the best technologies available to bring affordable broadband services to consumers, no matter where they live," said Dave Lahey, Telesat's vice president of business development. "ViaSat's terminals will help Telesat deliver a superior satellite broadband service that can help make the 'digital divide' a thing of the past."

The two companies have developed a strong relationship as Telesat has implemented its plans for new broadband services. In March 2004, ViaSat supplied gateways and terminals for Telesat's Anik F2, the world's largest commercial communications satellite. Anik F2 is one of the first satellites to provide North American consumers with ubiquitous service in the Ka-band - a breakthrough satellite communications technology for delivering cost-effective, two-way broadband services.

"We have tremendous respect for Telesat's innovation and technical leadership in broadband and Ka band satellite systems," said Mark Dankberg, chairman and CEO of ViaSat. "So we are especially proud of this major expansion in their DOCSIS-based consumer broadband service. This increases the number of DOCSIS consumer terminals on order worldwide to almost 200,000 units and will significantly support our efforts to establish satellite as an economical alternative for broadband access services."

About Telesat (www.telesat.com)
Telesat is a pioneer in satellite operations and systems management. The company made history in 1972 with the launch of the first domestic commercial communications satellite in geostationary orbit. Today, Telesat competes with other top international satellite fleets in providing telecommunications and broadcasting services throughout the Americas. Telesat is a wholly owned subsidiary of BCE Inc., a leading communications company with shares listed in the United States, Canada and Europe.

About ViaSat (www.viasat.com)
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. Products include satellite ground equipment, information security devices, tactical data radios and communication simulators. ViaSat has a full line of VSAT products for data and voice applications, and is a market leader in Ka-band satellite systems, from user terminals to gateways. ViaSat has locations in Carlsbad, CA, and Norcross, GA, along with its Comsat Laboratories division based in Clarksburg, MD. Additional field offices are located in Boston, MA, the Washington DC/Baltimore area, China, India, Italy and Australia.

About US Monolithics (www.usmonolithics.com)
U.S. Monolithics focuses on providing superior, low-cost, MMIC-based products to the growing wireless telecommunications markets including satellite communications, point-to-point, and point-to-multipoint systems. U.S. Monolithics products include high-power Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) components and multi-chip modules, including power amplifiers, transceivers, and integrated block converters. U.S. Monolithics is a wholly owned subsidiary of ViaSat.

DOCSIS is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc.

For more information, please contact:
Marilynn Wright
Telesat
Tel: 613-748-8855
m.wright@telesat.ca

Bruce Rowe
ViaSat
Tel: 760-476-2505
bruce.rowe@viasat.com

DOCSIS-based Broadband Satellite System for SES AMERICOM

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Carlsbad, CA - ViaSat has reached agreement to supply SES AMERICOM with its SurfBeam� DOCSIS�-based two-way broadband satellite system, enabling SES to expand its enterprise offerings across the region with a low-cost, high performance Internet service. SES AMERICOM will use SurfBeam to provide networking capabilities for service providers, leveraging the flexibility and reliability of the ViaSat DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications) platform. The multi-year agreement includes a high capacity gateway, customer premises terminals, and related support services through the ViaSat Network Operations Center.

"With Surfbeam, AMERICOM Enterprise Solutions can now offer service providers a low cost, high performance managed service that will greatly improve the broadband experience for their customers," said Steven Corda, vice president of product development for SES AMERICOM. "By leveraging the DOCSIS standard, we have a solution designed to meet today's market needs and position SES AMERICOM with the capabilities to serve future market demands."

ViaSat's SurfBeam system is an open standard network that leverages the cable modem networking standard called DOCSIS. Coupled with advanced satellite waveforms, SurfBeam provides fast Internet access while lowering the cost of consumer terminals, using less satellite bandwidth, enabling easy self-provision for customers, and providing mature customer service, billing and network control software to network providers because it is built on a proven technology base.

"With this award, our DOCSIS-based satellite system continues to gain momentum as a new open standard for cost-effective broadband by satellite in the consumer, SOHO and small enterprise markets," said Marc Agnew, vice president of Broadband Systems at ViaSat. "We've built a leading position in virtually every broadband satellite market by tailoring our technology to each market."

About SES Americom
The leader in North American and U.S. satellite-delivered services, SES AMERICOM Inc. is recognized as a pioneer of global satellite communications services. Established in 1973 with its first satellite circuit for the U.S. Department of Defense, the company operates a fleet of fifteen spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly providing service throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES GLOBAL family, SES AMERICOM is able to provide end-to-end telecommunications to any region in the world. In 2001, the company established AMERICOM Government Services, a wholly owned subsidiary dedicated to providing satellite-based communications to both civilian and defense agencies of the U.S. government. With its combined operations, SES AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable programmers, aeronautical and maritime communications integrators, Internet service providers, mobile communications networks, government agencies, educational institutions, carriers and secure global data networks with efficient communication and content distribution.

About ViaSat
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. Products include satellite ground equipment, information security devices, tactical data radios, and communication simulators. ViaSat has a full line of VSAT products for data and voice applications, and is a market leader in Ka-band satellite systems, from user terminals to system gateways. ViaSat has locations in Carlsbad, CA, and Norcross, GA, along with its Comsat Laboratories division in Clarksburg, MD. Additional field offices are located in Boston, MA, Washington DC, Australia, Italy, China, India, and Spain.

In addition, ViaSat's wholly-owned subsidiary, U.S. Monolithics, designs and produces monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) and modules for use in broadband communications. USM is based in Chandler, Arizona.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the capabilities of the SurfBeam system, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: ViaSat's ability to perform under existing contracts and obtain additional contracts, ViaSat's ability to develop new products that gain market acceptance, changes in product supply, pricing and customer demand, changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key customers or suppliers, changes in government regulations, changes in economic conditions globally and in the communications markets in particular, increased competition, potential product liability, infringement and other claims, and other factors affecting the communications industry generally. ViaSat refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in ViaSat's Form 10-Ks and subsequent Form 10-Qs. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

DOCSIS is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc.
Comsat Labs and Comsat Laboratories are tradenames of ViaSat, Inc. Neither Comsat Labs nor Comsat Laboratories is affiliated with COMSAT Corporation. 'Comsat' is a registered trademark of COMSAT Corporation.

ViaSat and Telesat Sign Contract for Ka-band Broadband Satellite System

Mon, 10 May 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA - ViaSat (NASDAQ: VSAT) has finalized a contract with Telesat to supply gateways and terminals for Telesat's consumer Ka-band services on the Anik F2 satellite. Under the terms of the agreement, ViaSat will deliver and install a complete Ka-band broadband satellite system including gateways, a network management system and terminals, based on its SurfBeam� product line. The contract, with an initial value of approximately US$9 million, follows the authorization to proceed that was awarded to ViaSat and announced in March 2004.

Telesat's Anik F2 is a Ka-band satellite that will concentrate its transmissions into powerful spot beams, focused on specific coverage areas, rather than the continent-wide beams that most of today's satellites use. Spot beam satellites are designed primarily for broadband data/Internet applications and therefore can generally support more customers than traditional satellites. The increased efficiency of spot beam satellites is expected to reduce the cost of satellite airtime and the price that customers must pay for broadband service. Launch of the new satellite is scheduled for this summer with the goal of providing individuals, small businesses and home office users with broadband service access anywhere in Canada.

When coupled with advanced satellite technology, the ViaSat SurfBeam consumer/SOHO broadband system, lowers the cost of consumer terminals, provides mature back office and customer service systems, and makes satellite a very cost-effective medium for broadband delivery. SurfBeam is an open standard network that leverages the cable modem networking standard called DOCSIS� (Data-Over-Cable Service Interface Specifications).

About Telesat (www.telesat.com)
Telesat is a pioneer and world leader in satellite operations and systems management. The company made history in 1972 with the launch of the first domestic commercial communications satellite in geostationary orbit. Today, Telesat competes with other top international satellite fleets in providing telecommunications and broadcasting services throughout the Americas, and is a leading consultant, operator and partner in satellite ventures around the globe. Telesat is a wholly owned subsidiary of BCE Inc., a leading communications company with shares listed in the United States, Canada and Europe.

About ViaSat
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. Products include satellite ground equipment, information security devices, tactical data radios, and communication simulators. ViaSat has a full line of VSAT products for data and voice applications, and is a market leader in Ka-band satellite systems, from user terminals to large gateways. ViaSat has locations in Carlsbad, CA, and Norcross, GA, along with its Comsat Laboratories division in Clarksburg, MD. Additional field offices are located in Boston, MA, Washington DC, Australia, Italy, China, and India.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the capabilities of the SurfBeam system and launch of the Anik F2 satellite, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: ViaSat's ability to perform under existing contracts and obtain additional contracts, ViaSat's ability to develop new products that gain market acceptance, changes in product supply, pricing and customer demand, changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key customers or suppliers, changes in government regulations, changes in economic conditions globally and in the communications markets in particular, increased competition, potential product liability, infringement and other claims, and other factors affecting the communications industry generally. ViaSat refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in ViaSat's Form 10-K. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

DOCSIS is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc. Comsat Labs and Comsat Laboratories are tradenames of ViaSat, Inc. Neither Comsat Labs nor Comsat Laboratories is affiliated with COMSAT Corporation. 'Comsat' is a registered trademark of COMSAT Corporation.

Telesat, ViaSat partner to provide commercial Ka-band services

Wed, 03 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0800

WASHINGTON, DC - Telesat, one of the world's most experienced satellite companies, announced today that it has signed an authorization to proceed with ViaSat.

Go to www.telesat.ca to view the announcement.

WildBlue Selects ViaSat To Supply Consumer Broadband Satellite Equipment

Mon, 05 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800

DENVER, CO AND CARLSBAD, CA - WildBlue Communications, Inc. (www.wildblue.com) and ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) announced today an agreement for ViaSat to supply satellite broadband equipment and ground systems for the WildBlue consumer and small office/home office broadband service. The contract is valued at over $33 million and includes final development and production of consumer premises equipment (CPE) and gateway equipment to support WildBlue's initial service launch. Customer equipment includes a ViaSat Ka-band satellite modem and outdoor Ka-band transceiver electronics from ViaSat subsidiary US Monolithics LLC. CPE deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2004.

With a planned launch in the second half of 2004, the primary target of the WildBlue service will be an estimated 30 million homes and small offices that don't have access to other broadband options. To reach these customers, WildBlue is using a new approach to satellite communications. The CPE technology is based on the proven DOCSIS� (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) networking standard, the leading consumer broadband technology in North America. Coupled with advanced satellite waveforms, ViaSat's implementation of DOCSIS for a satellite-based system lowers the cost of consumer terminals, reduces satellite bandwidth requirements, enables plug-and-play installation, and provides for mature customer service, billing and network control software and systems. WildBlue is also expected to be the first satellite broadband service based on next-generation Ka-band spot beam technology, designed to lower the cost of providing high-speed Internet access via satellite.

"WildBlue's mission is to provide affordable broadband Internet access virtually anywhere, with a focus on small cities and rural America," said WildBlue CEO Thomas Moore. "We have a strong dedication to developing a low cost infrastructure, from the cost-effective design of our satellite modems to the high capacity and low cost of our next generation Ka-band spot beam satellite. We are especially pleased to be working with ViaSat, a recognized industry leader in IP networking over satellite technologies, to make the most efficient use of our satellite capacity."

Mark Dankberg, ViaSat chairman and CEO commented, "We're very pleased to resume our contract with WildBlue. We believe this program represents the state-of-the-art in low-cost satellite broadband technology both in terms of our ground segment and WildBlue's Ka-band spot beam satellite. We're certainly looking forward to WildBlue's service launch this year."

WildBlue's satellite modem is designed to serve the same purpose as DSL or cable modems. It will convert analog data transmissions into Internet Protocol (IP) data packets, that can be read by the customer's PC or any digital Internet appliance. The agreement with ViaSat allows WildBlue to leverage standard components from the cable modem and satellite TV industries to lower the cost of satellite modems while providing excellent performance over the Ka-band satellite link. This performance will enable WildBlue to offer attractively-priced two-way wireless satellite broadband service.

About WildBlue (www.wildblue.com)
Denver-based WildBlue Communications, Inc. was established in 1997 to accelerate consumer broadband access to the Internet in smaller cities and throughout rural America. WildBlue's services are designed to deliver on consumer desires for a fast, affordable, always-on two-way technology for wireless Internet access. Service is slated to begin in the second half of 2004. More information on the company is available at www.wildblue.com.

About ViaSat (www.viasat.com)
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other wireless communication products that enable fast, easy, and efficient communications to any location. ViaSat has a full line of VSAT products for data and voice applications, and is a market leader in Ka-band satellite systems, from user terminals to large gateways. ViaSat has locations in Carlsbad, CA, and Norcross, GA, along with its Comsat Laboratories technology development division based in Clarksburg, MD. Additional field offices are located in Boston, MA, Washington DC/Baltimore, Australia, China, India and Italy.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the capabilities of the satellite terminals and the WildBlue service, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: ViaSat's ability to perform under existing contracts and obtain additional contracts, ViaSat's ability to develop new products that gain market acceptance, changes in product supply, pricing and customer demand, changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key customers or suppliers, changes in government regulations, changes in economic conditions globally and in the communications markets in particular, increased competition, potential product liability, infringement and other claims, and other factors affecting the communications industry generally. ViaSat refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in ViaSat's Form 10-K. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

Comsat Labs and Comsat Laboratories are tradenames of ViaSat, Inc. Neither Comsat Labs nor Comsat Laboratories is affiliated with COMSAT Corporation. 'Comsat' is a registered trademark of COMSAT Corporation.

DOCSIS is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc.

Intelsat and Orbit Data Systems Are Customers for DOCSIS System Order Announced In June

Tue, 21 Oct 2003 00:00:00 -0700

Intelsat and Orbit Data Systems Limited (ODSL) announce plans for a two-way, satellite-based broadband Internet access service to be available directly to consumers and small office/home office users in the Middle East. ViaSat previously announced the award of the DOCSIS for satellite system last June, but was unable to name the end customer. For the full release go to www.intelsat.com.

Contract for Over $30 Million to Supply DOCSIS-based Broadband Satellite System

Mon, 02 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad - ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) has been awarded a contract by a major international satellite operator to procure ViaSat's DOCSIS-based two-way broadband satellite system to offer high speed, consumer Internet service. This multi-year contract, with a value in excess of $30 million, includes a high capacity gateway, customer premises terminals, and related support services.

ViaSat's SurfBeam� system leverages the cable modem networking standard called DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification). Coupled with advanced satellite waveforms, SurfBeam lowers the cost of consumer terminals, reduces satellite bandwidth requirements, enables easy self-provision for customers, and provides mature customer service, billing and network control software to network providers.

"As the first major deployment of a DOCSIS-based satellite system, this contract is a significant step in the creation of a new standard and establishing ViaSat as the leading brand in two-way satellite communication systems for the consumer/SOHO market," said Mark Dankberg, president and CEO of ViaSat.

About ViaSat
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other wireless communication products that enable fast, easy, and efficient communications to any location. ViaSat has a full line of VSAT products for data and voice applications, and is a market leader in Ka-band satellite systems, from user terminals to large gateways. Other products include network security devices, tactical data radios, and communication simulators. ViaSat has locations in Carlsbad, CA, and Norcross, GA, along with its Comsat Laboratories technology development division based in Clarksburg, MD. Additional field offices are located in Boston, MA, Washington DC/Baltimore, Australia, China, India and Italy.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the capabilities of the SurfBeam system, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: ViaSat's ability to perform under existing contracts and obtain additional contracts, ViaSat's ability to develop new products that gain market acceptance, changes in product supply, pricing and customer demand, changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key customers or suppliers, changes in government regulations, changes in economic conditions globally and in the communications markets in particular, increased competition, potential product liability, infringement and other claims, and other factors affecting the communications industry generally. ViaSat refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in ViaSat's Form 10-K. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

Eutelsat Will Expand Broadband Multimedia Services with Satellite Terminals from ViaSat

Wed, 05 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Carlsbad, CA - Eutelsat S. A., one of the world's leading satellite operators, has awarded contracts to ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) for two broadband satellite networking systems and development of a future Ka-band system. The systems will enable Eutelsat to take full advantage of its new high-powered satellites to offer a wider range of services at more attractive prices than with other VSAT systems.

Eutelsat has signed an agreement with ViaSat Inc. for the provision of LinkStar DVB compatible hubs and their upgrade to full DVB-RCS, and also for a Skyplex data network. In addition, to begin consumer broadband service trials, Eutelsat will use ViaSat's new consumer/SOHO broadband system called SurfBeam. The value of these development contracts is in excess of $2.5 million.

ViaSat will also open a new office, based in Italy, dedicated to supporting Eutelsat in the deployment of these new services.

LinkStar for Enterprise Services
Already the owner of three LinkStar DVB-compatible hubs, Eutelsat will now partner more closely with the Comsat Laboratories division of ViaSat in implementing a true DVB-RCS (Digital Video Broadcasting � Return Channel Satellite) standard network to enable interoperability of terminals for enterprise services across Europe. Under this new contract for LinkStar, ViaSat will develop system software in addition to supplying subscriber terminals with a target of reaching 10,000 terminals over the next two years.

LinkStar will enhance current Eutelsat multimedia services targeting enterprise customers using Ku-band satellite bandwidth. LinkStar provides an efficient broadband IP satellite network for corporate Internet access, video conferencing, distance education and VPNs (Virtual Private Networks). Each remote site on the LinkStar network shares a broadband DVB receive channel up to 60 Mbps and can transmit data back through the hub at speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.

SurfBeam for Consumer/SOHO Services
Eutelsat will implement consumer broadband services with SurfBeam, a completely new approach to satellite networking. SurfBeam is the first two-way satellite system expressly developed with the complete set of features and infrastructure to support service for the high volume, consumer market at prices competitive with terrestrial alternatives. The system leverages the cable modem networking standard called DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) to lower the cost of consumer terminals, enable easy self-installation for customers, and provide mature back office, billing and network control software to network providers.

Eutelsat will first integrate the SurfBeam system into its Rambouillet facility, then work with ViaSat on consumer and SOHO service trials during the second quarter of 2003. Eutelsat plans to begin making the service available, primarily to European ISPs, in the second half of 2003.

"We are extremely pleased to work with Eutelsat in the first deployment of the SurfBeam system. We believe the features of this system coupled with the performance of Eutelsat's satellite fleet will establish a new price, performance benchmark for broadband Internet access over satellite," said Mark Dankberg, chairman & CEO of ViaSat.

Skyplex for Future Broadband Multimedia
Eutelsat and ViaSat's Comsat Laboratories are also developing the ground system for a new Ka-band broadband system called Skyplex, aimed at the coming market for high-speed multimedia communications. Higher frequency Ka-band satellites promise smaller, lower-cost terminals and reduced satellite air-time costs. In addition, Skyplex is designed to be the world's first multimedia satellite network to feature multiplexing of digital television, radio, and data on-board the satellite. The system will be able to collect uplink signals from many sources, in many locations, package them on-board the satellite and deliver them to consumer digital receivers on the ground. Customers will avoid long video backhauls to a central location and smaller or regional content providers will find it easier to contribute programming.

About Eutelsat
Eutelsat provides satellite coverage across four continents, encompassing Europe, the Middle East, Africa, southwest Asia, eastern North America, and South America. Eutelsat's satellite infrastructure gives it the flexibility to offer direct-to-home broadcasting, video distribution and contribution services, corporate networking and a portfolio of IP applications including broadband Internet access and Internet backbone connections. From its strategic HOT BIRD orbital position at 13 degrees East and other orbital positions, Eutelsat transmits more than 1200 television and 600 radio stations reaching an overall audience of 104 million cable and satellite homes.

About ViaSat
ViaSat produces advanced digital satellite telecommunications and wireless signal processing systems for commercial and government markets. The company produces a full line of VSAT systems for network access and telecommunications infrastructure, and is building market share in Ka-band satellite systems, from user terminals to large gateways for both geosynchronous and low earth orbit systems. Other products include satellite antenna systems, tactical communication radios, network security products, and RF communication simulators. Along with its headquarters in Carlsbad, CA, ViaSat has divisions located in Clarksburg, MD and Norcross, GA. Additional field offices are located in Boston, MA, Australia, China, India, and Italy.

In addition the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, US Monolithics, designs and produces monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) and modules for use in broadband communications. USM is based in Chandler, Arizona.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about orders and deliveries of LinkStar and SurfBeam terminals, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: contractual problems, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. The Company refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in the Company's Form 10-K, which contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

Comsat Labs and Comsat Laboratories are tradenames of ViaSat Inc. Neither Comsat Labs nor Comsat Laboratories is affiliated with COMSAT Corporation. 'Comsat' is a registered trademark of COMSAT Corporation.