Korean satellite equipment firm to supply bespoke 60cm, 100cm terminals for US broadband platform, along with compatibility upgrade kit for existing 100cm NX product

Gyeonggi-do, Korea-based satellite communication equipment manufacturer Intellian Technologies Inc has signed an agreement to supply a bespoke range of Ka-band user terminals to global communications platform Viasat Inc.

The newly announced 60cm and 100cm terminals to be built for Viasat leverage Intellian’s innovative satellite terminal technology and geostationary satellite orbit (GEO) modem integration expertise.

In support on the new venture, Intellian announced further plans to develop a 100cm upgrade kit for its popular NX Series enabling thousands of vessels the opportunity to connect to Viasat’s broadband and security services, including upgraded services offered through its upcoming ViaSat-3 constellation. The launch of the first of the trio of ViaSat-3 satellites is scheduled for the first quarter of 2023, and is expected to be in service for the marine market later next year.

“This is a great opportunity for Intellian to collaborate with one of the leading global communications companies, combining our individual excellence to form a long-lasting and fruitful relationship,” said Intellian CEO, Eric Sung. “The contract win is yet another tangible example of our placement as a market leader, utilising our unparalleled engineering and supply chain capabilities to deliver exceptional value to the market.”

With annual revenues in the range of US$2.3bn, California, US-based Viasat has delivered global satellite internet and connectivity services for 35 years serving the marine, aviation and residential markets. The company has 5,800 employees in 60 locations worldwide.

source:ibi