ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) has received certification from the National Security Agency (NSA) for the ruggedized AN/PSC-14(C) Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) integrated manpack terminal. This is the first small terminal of its kind to combine an Inmarsat BGAN satcom terminal in a rugged, tactical package with embedded Type 1 security for classified communications. The AN/PSC-14(C) enables access speeds of up 422 kbps almost anywhere in the world. The embedded security and rugged package provide rapid setup and simplified operation under the most adverse conditions.

With this new certification, ViaSat has begun fulfilling orders for AN/PSC-14(C) terminals from a wide user community, including U.S. Department of Defense customers, Homeland Security, and authorized international governments. The AN/PSC-14(C) full-mesh network encryption also supports multinational operations through its ability to switch between U.S. and multinational (Type 1 Suite A /B) modes through simplified key management features. In addition, the AN/PSC-14(C) is based on ViaSat’s programmable security device, which can reduce support costs and enables upgrade to foreign interoperability (FI) features in the field.

“The multi-function AN/PSC-14(C) can provide high bandwidth beyond-line-of-sight encrypted IP reachback in virtually any conditions,” said Doug Poorman, ViaSat Portable Satcom programs manager “The standard military battery packs it uses give you a full eight hours of transmit time or you can plug it into a 11-36 volt DC power inputs, such as a vehicle power adapter.”

ViaSat portable SATCOM products also include the all-rugged VRT-100 that provides BGAN voice and IP services without encryption and a rugged, airline carry-on sized terminal that embeds an ArcLight® modem. The ArcLight spread spectrum waveform enables use of small antennas that operate within FCC and ITU regulatory guidelines for adjacent satellite interference. More details on the features of the AN/PSC-14(C), VRT-100, and other ViaSat terminals, including how to buy or arrange for a demonstration, can be found at bgan.viasat.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Portions of this release, particularly statements about deliveries and performance of the AN/PSC-14(C) and other ViaSat products, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. The Company refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Risk Factors in the Company's Form 10-K, which 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.

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