Viasat Completes Brazilian Residential Internet Service Roll-Out--Now Covers 100% of the Country; Offers New Premium Satellite Internet Service Plan with Highest Speed and Data
Viasat has successfully completed the rollout of its high-quality residential internet service across all states in Brazil, becoming the only satellite ISP to provide nationwide coverage. Launched in July 2020, the service now includes the new Viasat 30Mega plan, offering speeds up to 30 Mbps and data packages of up to 160 GB/month. This expansion caters to the increasing demand for reliable internet amid the pandemic, positioning Viasat as a leader in Brazil's satellite market. The company has invested in local support and is focused on meeting Brazilian user needs.
- Nationwide coverage of high-speed satellite internet in Brazil completed.
- Introduction of premium Viasat 30Mega plan with up to 30 Mbps and 160 GB data.
- Positioning as the only satellite ISP offering full coverage, enhancing market leadership.
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SAO PAULO, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today it has completed the roll-out of its reliable, high-quality residential internet service to
Initially launched in July 2020, Viasat's residential service covered seven states and the Federal District. In September 2020, the Company expanded internet service to 14 more states, reaching
Internet service tailored for the Brazilian needs
Brazilian residents from all over the country will now benefit from a newer satellite internet service plan – the Viasat 30Mega. With speeds up to 30 Megabits per second (Mbps) and a larger data package offering up to 160 Gigabytes (GB) of data per month, Viasat offers the best that satellite technology can provide in the Brazilian market — enabling customers to enjoy faster access to daily online activities such as social media, video streaming content, video call services, work-from-home, and online education.
Competitively priced and simplified to fit Brazilian internet users' needs, Viasat's 30Mega premium plan is offered alongside Viasat's basic plan (Viasat 10Mega) and an advanced plan (Viasat 20Mega), with download speeds of up to 10 Mbps and 20 Mbps, respectively. All three plans have in-home Wi-Fi and offer attractive features, such as unlimited chat and browsing and a free zone from 2:00 AM to 7:00 AM local time.
"The completion of Viasat's residential service rollout, combined with the new premium Viasat 30Mega plan, results in more Brazilians families and small businesses having access to reliable, high-speed satellite-based internet service, even in the hardest-to-reach locations," said Bruno Soares Henriques, commercial director, Viasat Brazil. "During this process, we understood that our clients have an increased demand for higher speeds and data packages in the pandemic scenario. Now Viasat can offer highly-desirable services, unmatched in the Brazilian satellite market, and keep with its commitment to the country when it matters most."
Viasat has been investing in Brazil since 2018 and has set up a team with local expertise that is highly-focused on delivering connectivity solutions to the Brazilian people. Viasat is working with local partners to provide in-market sales, fulfillment, and technical support expertise for the residential internet service and is currently onboarding and training dealers through an online program.
To learn more about Viasat residential internet service offerings in Brazil, call 0800-309-1515 or visit www.viasatdobrasil.com.br.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. For more than 30 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go to Viasat's Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on social media at: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
Forward-Looking Statement
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 coverage, speed, quality and other performance features of the Viasat residential internet in Brazil. 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: risks associated with the operation of the SGDC-1 satellite, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; contractual problems, or other issues with our sales, fulfillment and support partner; product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, and technologies that do not perform according to expectations. 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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