Viasat has put its ViaSat-3 F2 satellite into service across the Americas, completing its next-generation three-satellite constellation and expanding network capacity for aircraft, ships and ground users in the region. The satellite is designed to deliver more than one terabit per second of throughput, with aviation among the main beneficiaries as the company targets busier routes and more consistent inflight connectivity.
The satellite uses beamforming technology to direct capacity toward high-demand flight paths, shipping lanes and other priority areas, a feature intended to improve performance where network pressure is highest. Viasat says the completion of the ViaSat-3 fleet has tripled bandwidth across its global network, strengthening coverage in its most commercially important markets.
Boeing also highlighted the service entry of ViaSat-3 F2 and F3, saying the full constellation now supports broadband services for airline customers across North America, South America and Asia-Pacific. For passengers on Viasat-equipped aircraft, the change is more likely to mean better stability and capacity during peak demand than a simple across-the-board speed increase.