Viasat Is Offering Satellite Broadband Speeds of 100 Mbps

On February 27, 2018, Viasat announced that it is offering a new nationwide satellite broadband service called Viasat-2, which includes unlimited access with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. It also plans to begin offering Viasat-3, a global satellite broadband service, in 2020. The increasing capabilities of satellite broadband make it an attractive alternative for residential broadband, particularly for consumers who live in rural or undeserved areas. 

Stay tuned for a forthcoming Perspectives from FSF Scholars regarding free market policies that will promote private broadband investment throughout rural areas in the United States.