Satellite internet installation for your home
Enjoy Viasat Internet at your home, typically installed
within 3-5 days
Watch the video below to learn more about the installation process.
How satellite internet installation works
- Schedule your installation – Once you choose a Viasat Internet plan, you can schedule your installation appointment. Viasat installations can typically happen within 3 to 5 days.
- Professional dish and equipment setup – A certified Viasat technician identifies the best location for your satellite dish, installs the equipment, and connects your home for optimal performance.
- Get connected – Your technician tests the connection, activates your service, and makes sure it's working before the appointment is complete.
- Home internet installation
professional installation
Professional technicians ensure optimal service
Viasat's professional, certified satellite installation technicians are trained to find the best placement for your satellite dish (about 30 in. x 28 in.), which will be securely mounted on the side of your home, roof, or on a secure pole mount near your home (standard installation options*). This will help ensure a clear, strong connection to our satellite for optimal internet service.
installation tailored to your home
We use the right installation for your home
When standard installation options don't give you the best connection, a non-standard installation option such as a non-penetrating roof mount or an under-eave mount may be recommended so you get the best internet experience possible. Installation of your service, including the satellite dish, typically takes 2 to 3 hours.
Here are some examples of satellite dish installation locations for your home
Sloped roof mount installation
Wall mount installation
Pole mount installation*
Non-penetrating roof mount installation*
Under-eave mount installation*
*If your equipment requires a non-standard option, there may be additional charges at the time of installation. For example, an installer may charge up to $75 for a pole mount.
Frequently asked questions
Professional installation helps ensure your satellite internet equipment is set up for the best possible connection. A certified technician determines the best location for the satellite dish, installs and configures the equipment, and tests the service before activation so everything is working properly before the installation is complete.
A Viasat-certified technician will discuss site requirements with you, such as a clear line of site to the southern sky, and will help you choose the best location for the dish. Someone over the age of 18 must be present during installation.
Viasat provides the equipment needed to install and connect your service, including:
- Satellite dish
- Transceiver and bracket assembly
- Modem
- Required cables and related hardware
The Viasat satellite dish is about the same size as a satellite TV dish. Viasat Wi-Fi modems and gateways are about the size of a large book. Our latest Viasat Wi-Fi modem and gateway also includes a built-in wireless router. All equipment is provided by Viasat and will need to be returned at the end of your service agreement.
A Viasat dish does not necessarily have to be permanently installed on your home. In many cases, your dish can be installed to a 4-foot pole mount, which is mounted on the ground near the home. Fixed options include a roof mount, wall mount, brick mount, side mount, under-eave mount, and stub mount.
No, Viasat customers cannot install their own satellite dishes. Installation requires a trained technician to make sure that the dish is pointed at the satellite accurately and to verify that all connections are properly made.
Before scheduling an installation, you will need to check your landlord or homeowner’s association (HOA) to see if they allow the Viasat satellite dish. The Viasat dish is governed by the FCC Over-the-Air Reception Devices (“OTARD”) Rule. The Viasat dish has the same classification as other residential dishes like satellite television dishes. It can be mounted on your home unless your landlord or HOA specifically prohibits dishes of any kind.