A New Approach to Broadband Satellite Systems

Through a new approach to broadband satellite communications, the broadband by satellite business is now proving to be a lucrative one. ViaSat has become the first choice of independent service providers by developing a network system that brings you a whole new set of economics compared to traditional VSAT systems.

We're the leader in Ka-band broadband by satellite. With hundreds of thousands of installations worldwide, virtually all independent consumer broadband service providers are enjoying the benefits of ViaSat broadband by satellite:

• Increased system capacity for lower airtime costs
• Ability to easily scale to millions of subscribers
• Lower service fees that maximize subscriber uptake and retention
• Simple “no touch” provisioning of new customers
• Easy integration with standard operations and back office systems
• Smaller, lighter, consumer-priced subscriber terminals

The ViaSat SurfBeam® Broadband System is the broadband wireless networking system behind these fast growing broadband services for consumers and small business, and it can bring the same success to you:

• WildBlue Communications, Ka-band Internet access in the United States
• Eutelsat ToowayTM Ku- and Ka-band services in Europe
• Telesat Ka-band consumer services in Canada
• Intelsat/Orbit Communications Ku-band service, Middle East

Easily Scales to Serve Growing Mass Markets

Traditional VSAT networking systems can’t meet the challenges of growing to hundreds of thousands – even millions – of customers. By virtue of adapting the cable modem networking standard called DOCSIS® (Data-Over-Cable Service Interface Specifications), SurfBeam broadband satellite communications features automatic commissioning, so customers are up and running in minutes with no operator intervention.

Low Cost Broadband Wireless Networking

The DOCSIS-for-satellite system is more cost effective because the DOCSIS broadband networking standard is already used by millions of terrestrial cable customers, so the technology is advanced and low-cost in terms of modem chipsets, hub (head end) hardware, installation, and customer support.

Equally important in reducing the cost of broadband satellite communications terminals is the RF transceiver on the antenna. US Monolithics, now a wholly owned subsidiary of ViaSat, enables us to reach new levels in the pursuit of higher performance and lower cost in RF hardware compared to the competition.

Blade Architecture for Easy Modular Expansion

The head end, called the Satellite Modem Termination System (SMTS), is based on a blade architecture that lets you add new network capacity by simply adding uplink or downlink blades to slots in the SMTS chassis.

Standard Back Office and Network Management

Use proven – not proprietary – software packages to manage your network and customers.