CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In cooperation
with China Satellite Communications, Co. Ltd. (China Satcom),
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today
announced the mobility network in China, which uses Viasat's innovative
in-flight connectivity (IFC) equipment working over the Ka-band
ChinaSat-16 satellite system, is now operational to meet the IFC
needs of domestic and international airlines operating into and out
of Chinese airspace.
With the network deployment now complete, tested and
operational, Viasat and China Satcom are well-positioned to meet
the growing IFC demands in China—the second largest aviation market
in the world, according to research from the International Air
Transport Association.
Successful network deployment means the network is ready to
launch IFC services for Chinese airlines and can, very soon, enable
Viasat's global airline customers to offer passengers a seamless
roaming connectivity experience when flying into, over and out of
China. The regional access in
China to Viasat's IFC service
means airline customers can choose to offer streaming videos or
music, browsing the internet, access to social media, messaging and
other apps — just as they do in many other regions of the
world.
"Working with China Satcom, we have achieved a great milestone—
delivering strong customer performance gains in terms of
network speed and reliability at any phase of a flight, which
provides an on-the-ground internet experience even when in-flight,"
said Don Buchman, Viasat's vice
president and general manager, Commercial Aviation. "The effort
committed to by both teams has been tremendous and showcases the
capabilities of Viasat's industry-leading technology with China
Satcom's satellite capacity."
In addition to optimizing passengers' connected experiences when
in-flight, the Viasat network also enables airline customers to
enhance passenger loyalty, improve operating efficiencies and
increase revenue generating opportunities through ancillary content
and application programs.
Viasat's agreement with partner China Satcom specifically covers
commercial aviation IFC. In partnership, each company maintains its
own intellectual property and will operate its equipment using a
multi-layered approach to network services.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications
company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be
connected. For 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers,
businesses, governments around the world communicate. Today, the
Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to
power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact
people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at
sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go to
Viasat's Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on social media at:
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About China Satcom
China Satcom, as a satellite
operator, not only owns rich satellite resources and Basic
telecommunications business license, but also is nominated by the
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) as a
first-class national team specialized in emergency communications.
With making satellite communications and broadcasting services
accessible to more social groups, China Satcom has long been
committed to build a space-terrestrial integrated satellite
communications system, providing reliable and secure satellite
communications solutions to broadcast, telecom, corporate and
government customers.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains
forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors
created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include statements
about the agreement between Viasat and China Satcom; the use of the
Ka-band ChinaSat-16 satellite system; seamless roaming connectivity
when flying into, over and out of China; network performance gains; and benefits
to airline customers and passengers. Readers are cautioned that
actual results could differ materially and adversely from those
expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could
cause actual results to differ include: risks associated with the
construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the
effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in
satellite performance, contractual problems, product defects,
manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, changes in
relationships with, or the financial condition of, key suppliers,
and technologies that do not perform according to expectations;
technologies not being developed according to anticipated
schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations, and
increased competition and other factors affecting the aviation
sector generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors
contained in Viasat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov,
including Viasat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only
as of the date on which they are made. Viasat undertakes no
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for
any reason.
Copyright © 2021 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. Viasat, the
Viasat logo and the Viasat signal are registered trademarks of
Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used
for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
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