Duluth, GA � ViaSat Inc. is supplying UNASAT Communications LLC with a DOCSIS�-based two-way satellite broadband access network to provide services for the small-to-medium enterprise market. The initial $5 million contract includes a quantity of Ku-band SurfBeam� DOCSIS-for-satellite modems, a Satellite Modem Termination System (hub), a 6-meter hub antenna, and RF equipment. The UNASAT SurfBeam network provides seamless access to advanced broadband data and VOIP (voice over IP) services. These services are available through the UNASAT satellite, regional phone company, and ISP dealer network throughout North America.

�Our SurfBeam network enables us to cost effectively provide access to our advanced broadband services anywhere that terrestrial networks can�t reach or where diversity is required,� said Michael G. McLaughlin, president and CEO of UNASAT. �We chose the ViaSat DOCSIS-for-satellite network based on ViaSat�s proven track-record for delivering the most advanced satellite networking products in the industry.�

The ViaSat SurfBeam system is an open standard network that leverages the cable modem networking standard called DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications). Coupled with advanced satellite waveforms, SurfBeam lowers the cost of consumer terminals, reduces satellite bandwidth requirements, enables easy self-provision for customers, and provides mature customer service, billing, and network control software to network providers because it is built on a proven technology base.

About UNASAT (www.unasat.com)
UNASAT provides advanced tier 1 carrier-class voice, data and video services throughout the continental United States, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean. The company is headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids and is part of an Independent Telephone Company (Wood County Telephone Company), which has been delivering state-of-the-art communication services for over 110 years. UNASAT specializes in primary, overflow, remote, mobile, diversity, emergency, and disaster recovery network services by combining both terrestrial and satellite access dynamically. A highly specialized dealer network provides UNASAT services to their customers throughout North American.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the capabilities of the SurfBeam system, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: ViaSat�s ability to perform under existing contracts; changes in product supply, pricing and customer demand; changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, customers or suppliers; changes in government regulations; changes in economic conditions globally and in the communications markets in particular; increased competition; potential product liability; infringement and other claims; and other factors affecting the communications industry generally. ViaSat refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in ViaSat�s Form 10-Ks and subsequent Form 10-Qs. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

DOCSIS is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc.
Comsat Labs and Comsat Laboratories are tradenames of ViaSat, Inc. Neither Comsat Labs nor Comsat Laboratories is affiliated with COMSAT Corporation. �Comsat� is a registered trademark of COMSAT Corporation.

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