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Viasat nears in-flight service rollout as ViaSat-3 F2/F3 Ka-band GEO satellites advance toward EIS

Viasat says it is in the final phase of enabling in-flight connectivity from its ultra-high-capacity Ka-band GEO constellation, with ViaSat-3 F2 and F3 reaching key milestones as end-to-service (EIS) approaches.

Discovered 2026-07-11T10:29:04.577159-07:00 | 2026-07-11T10:29:04.577159-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

  • Ka-band GEO capacity is a key differentiator for inflight connectivity providers; Viasat’s progress on ViaSat-3 F2/F3 toward EIS signals schedule momentum for new capacity entering service.
  • The cluster points to near-term operational readiness for a high-throughput satellite capability, which can directly affect airline connectivity performance, coverage, and capacity planning.
  • It provides an execution checkpoint for a major space-to-aviation connectivity transition at the same time the wider satellite broadband market is expanding aggressively.

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