Convergencia Research, Consultoría especializada en Latinoamérica y Caribe
Tuesday, November 09, 2021

Consolidation in the satellite sector

Viasat buys Inmarsat for US$ 7.3 billion

Once the transaction is carried out, Viasat will have a total fleet of 19 satellites in Ka, L and S bands, and ten new devices that will be added in the next three years. Inmarsat thus concludes a stage of profound changes in its leadership and strategy. The integration of Inmarsat will strengthen Viasat in the government and maritime sectors.


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