Viasat Internet Availability Map
Viasat is one of the nation’s premier satellite internet providers, delivering near-universal coverage across all 50 states, reaching over 260 million people as well as U.S. territories like Puerto Rico. Powered by the ViaSat-3 (VS3) satellite constellation, Viasat provides dedicated bandwidth and network capacity designed to minimize congestion and maintain steady speeds during high-demand hours. To connect to Viasat satellite internet, homes must have an unobstructed view of the southern sky. Professional installation ensures your dish is aligned for optimal signal strength and reliability.
Viasat Internet Services
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Viasat Internet Plans and Pricing
Viasat offers three core residential plans tailored for light users, active streaming homes, and high-demand households:
| Plan name | Baseline speed* | Burst speed** | Promo price (First 12 Mos) | Regular price | Data allowance | Contract term |
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| Viasat Essentials | Up to 80 Mbps | Up to 150 Mbps | $39.99 per month | $69.99 per month | 150 GB High-Speed + Unlimited standard | 24 Months |
| Viasat Unleashed | Up to 80 Mbps | Up to 180 Mbps | $69.99 per month | $99.99 per month | Unlimited high-speed data | No contract |
| Viasat Unleashed Max | Up to 80 Mbps | Up to 200 Mbps | $109.99 per month | $179.99 per month | Prioritized unlimited high-speed data | No contract |
*Baseline Speed is the speed most customers experience most of the time.
**Burst Speed is the maximum temporary spike in network speed beyond Baseline Speed achievable under ideal conditions. Speeds are “up to”, not guaranteed, and will vary. Prices do not include the mandatory $15/mo equipment lease fee.
Viasat Internet Speeds
Satellite service relies on sending and receiving data between a satellite dish in Earth’s orbit and a receiver dish installed on your home. While this setup is ideal in remote areas and for those who need internet access on an RV or boat, the distance in which data must travel limits satellite internet’s overall speed and ability to provide unlimited data. Despite these technical issues, Viasat internet offers a significant upgrade over some slower wireless or DSL speeds in rural areas.
Viasat is one of the fastest satellite internet providers offering download speeds up to 200 Mbps. Our Viasat speed test shows customers receiving an average download speed near 50 Mbps.
