New Viasat Internet plans: which one is right for your household?

• Viasat offers three residential internet plans — Essentials, Unleashed and the all-new Unleashed Max.
• All plans include unlimited data and free standard installation by a professional technician.
• Viasat Essentials starts at $39.99/mo. with 150 GB of High-Speed Data.
• Viasat Unleashed and Unleashed Max both include unlimited High-Speed Data and no long-term contract.
• Unleashed Max is a new plan, featuring priority network access and EasyCare included.
• Introductory 12-month promotional pricing is available on all plans for new customers.

Choosing an internet plan should be straightforward — a plan that fits how you use the internet, at a price that works for your household. With the launch of new residential plans backed by the new ViaSat-3 Flight 2 satellite, Viasat is delivering exactly that: a streamlined lineup with an option for every type of customer. Here’s how each plan breaks down and how to decide which one is right for you.

Viasat’s residential lineup includes three plans: Viasat Essentials, Viasat Unleashed and the all-new Viasat Unleashed Max. Each plan is designed with a different type of household in mind.

Viasat Essentials is designed for households where the internet budget matters as much as the connection itself. At $39.99/mo. (introductory pricing for the first 12 months), it’s the most affordable way to get reliable satellite internet service with unlimited data. The plan includes 150 GB of High-Speed Data each month — enough for everyday browsing, video calling and light streaming — plus unlimited Standard Data so you stay connected even if you use more than your High-Speed Data usage threshold.

For months when you need a little more speed, the optional Data Boost add-on lets Essentials customers purchase additional High-Speed Data. And like all Viasat plans, Essentials includes free professional standard installation and access to Viasat’s customer support team.

One thing to note: Essentials requires a 24-month contract. If you prefer more flexibility, Viasat Unleashed or Unleashed Max may be a better fit.

Viasat Unleashed is built for the households that are always online. Whether it’s streaming in the living room, video calls from the home office, kids doing homework and parents binge-watching their favorite series at the same time, Unleashed handles it all with unlimited High-Speed Data and no long-term contract.

Viasat’s Active Traffic Management technology works behind the scenes so that the vast majority of customers can use the internet without significant slowdowns, even during peak hours. Unleashed is priced at $69.99/mo. (introductory pricing for the first 12 months).

Viasat Unleashed Max is the new top tier in the lineup — designed for households that need the most out of their connection. If you have a lot of devices, use the internet heavily across multiple people and can’t afford to slow down during peak evening hours, Unleashed Max is built for you.

The key differentiator is priority network access. When the network is at its busiest, Viasat’s technology gives Unleashed Max customers a higher priority than customers the Essentials and Unleashed plans. That makes a real difference for households that are online every night.

Unleashed Max also includes a feature that add serious value at no extra cost:

• EasyCare protection plan (a $9.99/mo. value). With EasyCare you will receive no charge for required service calls, annual dish relocation at a discounted rate, and priority customer support when calling Viasat.

Unleashed Max is priced at $109.99/mo. (introductory pricing for the first 12 months) for new customers and no long-term contract required.

Yes — these Viasat residential plan includes unlimited data in some form, so you won’t lose your internet connection if you go over a certain amount.

The Essentials plan provides 150 GB of High-Speed Data per month. After that, service continues on unlimited Standard Data, which may be slower during busy network periods. Data Boost is available for months when you need more speed.

Viasat Unleashed includes unlimited High-Speed Data. Customers who consistently use more data than typical residential usage may experience reduced network priority during congestion periods. Unleashed Max takes this further with prioritized unlimited High-Speed Data. These customers receive higher network priority than Essentials and Unleashed customers during peak periods, so a busy evening affects them less.

• Viasat Essentials starts at $39.99/month for the first 12 months, $69.99 thereafter.
• Viasat Unleashed plans start at $69.99/month for the first 12 months, $99.99 thereafter.
• Viasat Unleashed Max plans start at $109.99/month for the first 12 months, $179.99 thereafter.

With the introductory pricing, new customers save $30/month for 12 months on both the Essentials and Unleashed plans, while Unleashed Max offers a savings of $70/month for the first 12 months.

All plans also include free standard installation — a professional technician comes to your home to set everything up at no upfront charge. Non-standard installation work may incur additional costs; your technician will let you know in advance.

Viasat Unleashed and Viasat Unleashed Max are both no long-term contract plans. Viasat Essentials requires a 24-month contract.

Viasat’s customer support team is available by phone from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mountain Time. My Viasat, Viasat’s self-service portal, is available around the clock for account management, billing and troubleshooting. Customers on Unleashed Max receive EasyCare included in their plan, which covers required in-home equipment service if something goes wrong and other benefits.

With three plans designed around real household needs — and a new option built for high-demand homes — Viasat’s updated residential lineup makes it easier than ever to find internet service that fits. All plans include unlimited data, free standard installation and access to Viasat’s professional support team.

Enter your address here to check what plans are available in your area and see current pricing. Introductory promotional pricing is available for new customers on all three plans.