Viasat provides satellite internet service across the entire US, with plans designed for rural and underserved areas. Their ViaSat-3 satellite constellation promises improved speeds and capacity. Viasat offers higher speed tiers than most satellite competitors.
Founded
1986
Customers
1.1 million
Headquarters
Carlsbad, CA
Coverage
National
Pros
- Available everywhere in the contiguous US
- Higher speed tiers than traditional satellite (up to 150 Mbps)
- Unlimited data plans available
- Good for streaming on higher-tier plans
Cons
- High latency (600+ ms) for all plans
- Expensive compared to wired alternatives
- Speeds slow during peak congestion
- 2-year contract with early termination fee
Brand Pulse — Public Sentiment Analysis
AI-PoweredAI-analyzed from 6,400 consumer mentions across Reddit, X, BBB, and review sites
-0.32
out of +1.00Previously -0.30(-0.02)
6,400total mentions
580last 30 days
Category Breakdown
Speed
-0.4
Price
-0.5
Reliability
-0.3
Customer Service
-0.2
Installation
-0.1
Billing
-0.4
What People Love
Rural and remote availability1600
Unlimited data plans (deprioritized)1100
ViaSat-3 speed improvements700
Top Complaints
High latency2400
Throttling after priority data1800
Expensive for what you get1400
Weather-related outages900
Trending Issues
Starlink competitive pressurehigh420
Misleading 'unlimited' plan marketinghigh360
ViaSat-3 deployment delaysmedium180
Notable Quotes
“Viasat 'unlimited' is a lie. After 40GB they throttle you to basically dialup speeds.”
Reddit2026-02-16
“$150/mo for satellite internet with 600ms latency. Starlink is the same price and 10x better.”
X2025-11-30
“Living off-grid in Alaska, Viasat is my only option besides Starlink. It works for basic browsing at least.”
Forum2026-01-05
Available Plans
| Plan | Download | Upload | Type | Data Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Unlimited Bronze 12 Unlimited data (may be deprioritized) | 12 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite | Unlimited | $50/mo |
Unlimited Silver 25 Unlimited data | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite | Unlimited | $75/mo |
Unlimited Gold 50 Unlimited data | 50 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite | Unlimited | $100/mo |
Unlimited Platinum 150 Fastest Viasat plan | 150 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite | Unlimited | $150/mo |
Unlimited Bronze 12
Satellite$50/mo
Download
12 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Data Cap
Unlimited
Unlimited Silver 25
Satellite$75/mo
Download
25 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Data Cap
Unlimited
Unlimited Gold 50
Satellite$100/mo
Download
50 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Data Cap
Unlimited
Unlimited Platinum 150
Satellite$150/mo
Download
150 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Data Cap
Unlimited
Coverage Area
Available everywhere in the contiguous United States via satellite. Serves over 1 million customers primarily in rural areas lacking wired broadband options.
View on FCC Broadband MapCustomer Reviews
Oversold and underdelivered
Viasat promises up to 150 Mbps but I've never seen more than 30 Mbps. The unlimited plan still gets throttled during peak hours. At $150/month it's hard to justify. The 2-year contract with early termination fee feels like a trap.
Ruth E.·Rural New Mexico·Jul 28, 2024
Tested: 18 Mbps down / 3 Mbps up