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politico.eu • Mathieu Pollet

EU proposes 2-GHz mobile-satellite spectrum rules with heavy EU-industry preference, limiting Starlink/Amazon access

The European Commission is drafting rules for the renewal and award of 2-GHz mobile satellite spectrum, reserving roughly two-thirds for renewal next year and setting a large preference for EU companies. Non-EU bidders—including Starlink and Amazon—could compete for only a third under conditions designed to protect EU digital sovereignty.

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2026-05-27T02:41:35.125225-07:00

SpaceNews.com

US Space Force awards $437.6M Protected Tactical Satcom-Global contracts to Viasat and SES through 2029

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2026-05-22T16:31:01.439487-07:00

Via Satellite

Viasat selected by Lockheed Martin to equip NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter aircraft with hybrid satcom

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2026-06-01T12:57:51.854408-07:00

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Viasat shares jump after U.S. Space Force awards Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global dual-band satellite system contract

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2026-06-11T09:42:42.983609-07:00

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Inflight Online

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Viasat partners with Magnite to monetize inflight advertising across global Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment Viasat and Magnite have launched a programmatic in-flight advertising offering that targets addressable inventory across global onboard Wi‑Fi and seat-back entertainment systems. The partnership is designed to turn cabin connectivity and media platforms into a sellable ad channel for airlines seeking new digital-revenue streams.

2026-06-18T04:03:52.229471-07:00

Viasat partners with Magnite to monetize inflight advertising across global Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment

CNBC

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Viasat shares jump after U.S. Space Force awards Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global dual-band satellite system contract Viasat surged more than 8% in midday trading after the U.S. Space Force awarded the company a multi-year contract to deliver a dual-band satellite system under the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global program. The award underscores continued demand for hardened tactical SATCOM capabilities.

2026-06-11T09:42:42.983609-07:00

Viasat shares jump after U.S. Space Force awards Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global dual-band satellite system contract

Breaking Defense

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Space Force’s Space Systems Command awards first anti-jam comms satellite contracts to Viasat and Intelsat (total $437.7M) The Space Systems Command has selected Viasat and Intelsat for the first of a new anti-jam communications satellite effort. The two awards total $437.7 million, marking the start of Space Force investment in more resilient military satcom against interference threats.

2026-06-09T14:28:57.984530-07:00

Space Force’s Space Systems Command awards first anti-jam comms satellite contracts to Viasat and Intelsat (total $437.7M)

Via Satellite

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Viasat selected by Lockheed Martin to equip NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter aircraft with hybrid satcom Viasat has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide satellite communications technology for two NOAA “Hurricane Hunter” aircraft, covering a hybrid satcom solution under a new award. The deal expands Viasat’s footprint in operational aircraft communications used for extreme-weather missions.

2026-06-01T12:57:51.854408-07:00

Viasat selected by Lockheed Martin to equip NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter aircraft with hybrid satcom

Space Intel Report

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Viasat to buy Swissto12’s 7th small-GEO satellite, growing HummingSat orders to four after Inmarsat deal Swissto12 says the undisclosed customer for its 7th small-GEO satellite is Viasat. The order expands Viasat’s Swissto12 HummingSat backlog to four spacecraft, following Viasat’s purchase of Inmarsat—adding another GEO node to its connectivity-focused satellite plans.

2026-06-01T07:41:14.725344-07:00

Viasat to buy Swissto12’s 7th small-GEO satellite, growing HummingSat orders to four after Inmarsat deal

Space Intel Report

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Viasat readies partner push for Equatys JV as Space42 deal nears; seeks EU extension of European Aviation Network Viasat says partner announcements tied to its Equatys joint venture with Space42 are imminent, while the company plans to pursue an EU extension of the European Aviation Network. The moves signal continued investment in satellite broadband service partnerships and network continuity within Europe.

2026-05-29T11:19:56.251533-07:00

Viasat readies partner push for Equatys JV as Space42 deal nears; seeks EU extension of European Aviation Network

politico.eu

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EU proposes 2-GHz mobile-satellite spectrum rules with heavy EU-industry preference, limiting Starlink/Amazon access The European Commission is drafting rules for the renewal and award of 2-GHz mobile satellite spectrum, reserving roughly two-thirds for renewal next year and setting a large preference for EU companies. Non-EU bidders—including Starlink and Amazon—could compete for only a third under conditions designed to protect EU digital sovereignty.

2026-05-27T02:41:35.125225-07:00

EU proposes 2-GHz mobile-satellite spectrum rules with heavy EU-industry preference, limiting Starlink/Amazon access

satnews.com

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Viasat’s SB-S safety-grade satcom installed on 1,000 aircraft as airlines modernize cockpit connectivity Viasat says its SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) cockpit communications service is now installed on 1,000 aircraft globally. The milestone reflects accelerating carrier adoption of aero satcom as operational and air-traffic communications requirements shift toward more robust, purpose-built inflight connectivity solutions.

2026-05-26T09:49:01.469367-07:00

Viasat’s SB-S safety-grade satcom installed on 1,000 aircraft as airlines modernize cockpit connectivity