Viasat is a satellite internet service provider that uses communication satellites to provide broadband internet to rural and remote communities where cable, fiber optic, or cellular internet options aren’t readily available. Large satellites in geostationary orbit are set high in space and beam signals to the ground. Geostationary means that the satellites move in tandem with the Earth’s orbit. Ground stations relay the data back and forth from the satellite. A small dish at your premises acts as a transceiver for internet access on your devices. The dish handles two-way communication so telephone lines aren’t required. The installation for satellite internet equipment includes the dish, a cable running to your home, and a modem/router. With professional installation you will be up and running online when your install is complete.

ViaSat uses the advanced Ka-band technology to power its high-speed data transmissions. The Ka-band operates in the impressive 28 GHz range, allowing for efficient data delivery.

ViaSat boasts two satellite systems - ViaSat-1 and ViaSat-2, each operating in distinctive frequency bands. ViaSat-1 empowers seamless Earth-to-space communication through its 28.1-29.1 GHz and 29.5-30.0 GHz bands. On the other hand, ViaSat-2 offers excellent space-to-Earth connectivity using the 18.3-19.3 GHz and 19.7-20.2 GHz bands, while also supporting space-to-Earth communication via the 17.7-18.3 GHz band and Earth-to-space communication through the 27.5-28.1 GHz band.

How frequency impacts data transmission is that within these ranges, the higher the frequency, the better. As you move up in frequency, the bands expand, accommodating more data and enabling faster information transfer.

The SHF (Super High Frequency) frequency range plays a vital role in ViaSat's broadband satellite systems. For uplink transmissions (Earth-to-space), the system efficiently operates in the 27.5-30.0 GHz range. For downlink transmissions (space-to-Earth), ViaSat's technology utilizes the 17.7-20.2 GHz range. This optimized frequency usage ensures reliable and high-quality data transfer for users.

Whether it's providing internet access to remote locations or delivering critical data in real-time, ViaSat is an industry leader.