One of the largest satellite companies in the world is primed to revolutionize the world of satellite internet service. In addition, to its purchase of WildBlue a few years ago, ViaSat recently launched its first satellite targeting residential use within the US. The company didn’t go small with the launch of ViaSat 1 making it one of the most powerful birds in the sky with more capacity than all existing North American ka satellites combined. This means that ViaSat is prepared to offer satellite internet service that is faster and more reliable than ever before.
ViaSat’s newest internet service went online on January 16thand promises to change the industry forever. Traditionally, satellite internet service has not been a threat to DSL or cable, but that may be changing thanks to faster speeds and more reliable service. The company also promises to fix some issues such as rain fade and lag times by improving the technology and spending millions of dollars in order to tie the satellites to terrestrial service in order to make the speeds faster than ever before.
In addition, ViaSat is rumored to possibly offer more than just satellite internet service in the upcoming years. The company could allow customers to bundle its satellite broadband service with satellite television service. However, the prices for the internet alone will be better than what has been seen in the past within the satellite internet industry. Customers will be able to get 7.5 gigabytes of data for both uploads and downloads for as little as $49.99 per month. Customers who need a little more power also have the option of getting 15 gigabytes for just $79.99 per month or 25 gigabytes for just $129.99.
Customers are currently being limited to the amount of data that they can upload and download in order to not place a strain on the satellite dish and create congestion problems. Congestion is one of the main issues plaguing satellite internet service so ViaSat has not only created the most powerful communications satellite, but will also closely monitor the load being placed on the satellite.
ViaSat’s Exede satellite internet service will hopefully be the answer that those who live and work in rural regions have needed for years. If Exede delivers on its promises it stands to change the lives of millions who have previously been regulated to dial up service or no service at all because it has been priced out of their reach. ViaSat’s new service will allow rural businesses the opportunity to do business on a global scale as well as take credit card payments and process them over the internet. In addition, rural residents will be able to explore a whole new world.
With the new features that ViaSat is offering, the company’s stock price is likely to continue to rise. If the Exede satellite service really takes off as it is planned to, this price will be set to climb even further over the next several months and years.
