Viasat offers a secure home internet connection to help you stay digitally connected in a convenient and affordable manner. Access the world from the palm of your hands with reliability, trust, and consistency.
Viasat Unleashed offers unlimited data with its internet plan so you can browse, listen to music, and work online anywhere within the US. Viasat is a top choice for people living in remote and rural areas.
25Mbps – 150 Mbps
Viasat tops our list of providers in remote areas for its high-speed internet. With built-in Wi-Fi and advanced security features, Viasat internet offers a consistent internet experience.
Viasat is available in all 50 states including Hawaii and Alaska. With a speed range of 25 Mbps to 150 Mbps and built-in Wi-Fi, you get all-home connectivity and a stable internet connection. What we love about Viasat is their customer service, which you can reach via call, online, or through their app.
Here is a quick review of the provider to help you make a sound choice:
Viasat does not just offer reliable satellite internet, its smart add-ons help you save money, and make the most of your experience. With reliability guaranteed, you can upgrade your home services all in one place!
Viasat Voice is a reliable home phone service that includes:
Get priority on customer service and security with EasyCare which comes with:
Viasat Shield adds a layer of security for your home internet service including:
Viasat satellite internet is installed within 3 to 5 days upon request. Professional technicians visit your home and install the dish at the most optimal position so you get maximum signal strength and a clear connection at home.
This process takes up to 3 hours and will be optimized based on the structure of your roof, which may in some cases have to be a non-standard installation.
Standard and non-standard installations include the following locations:
Satellite internet is most commonly used in rural and remote areas where other internet connection types like Fiber, Cable, and DSL are not available. While Satellite internet may not be as fast as other internet types, its wide availability creates a high demand in remote areas.
If you’re living in a rural or remote area, you might want to weigh your satellite internet options. In order to help you make the right choice, here is a brief comparison of Viasat satellite internet with other popular providers:
| Provider | Data Caps | Speed | Contract | Professional Installation | Built-in Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat | No (1) | 25-150 Mbps (3) | No (4) | Yes | Yes |
| Starlink | No | 25-220 Mbps | No | No | Yes |
| Hughesnet | No (2) | 50-100 Mbps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
(1) If your data usage is trending to exceed the "typical usage" of a residential user on our network, you may have reduced priority during times of network congestion resulting in slower speeds. Typical usage currently means usage trending to not exceed 850 GBs in any 30-day period. The typical usage amount will vary based on network demands. Please visit www.viasat.com/legal for more details.
(2) Hughesnet plans come with unlimited Standard Data, but a set amount of Priority Data
(3) Speeds are "up to," are not guaranteed and will vary.
(4) Viasat Unleashed does not require an annual contract, which means there is no minimum service term commitment You will have a month-to-month service term, which you may cancel at any time without an early termination fee.
Competitor comparison based on publicly available data found at www.hughesnet.com and www.starlink.com as of 02/16/2024.
Viasat offers customized internet services to small businesses in rural areas. With Viasat small business internet plans you get:
Viasat offers security for internet customers through Viasat Shield. Viasat shield, in simple terms, is a security feature that:
You can download the Viasat Shield app on your devices by following an easy setup process.
“Highly satisfied with Viasat Internet, they have good customer service and their technicians are very professional. Installed the satellite dish at my place a few months ago and it works wonders!”
“Viasat is one of the only options available at my address but the speed is pretty slow. Takes forever to stream. Their customer service is responsive though."
“The best internet option available in my area.”
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