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WildBlue internet is now Viasat
Shop Viasat for faster satellite speeds in rural and suburban areas.
How WildBlue internet service became Viasat
In 2009, Viasat acquired the 5-year-old satellite internet startup WildBlue, extending Viasat and WildBlue internet access to even more rural US neighborhoods. Viasat gradually consolidated the two internet services and retired the WildBlue satellite internet name fully in 2017.
Today, Viasat offers serious speed upgrades to WildBlue users—and residents all over the continental US who want more from their satellite internet.
Why switch from WildBlue internet service to Viasat?
For decades, Viasat and WildBlue internet services have brought high-speed internet to rural and outer suburban customers that can’t get the time of day from DSL or cable companies.
Today, Viasat continues that work by upgrading speeds, dropping data fees, and expanding access to even more ZIP codes. Order new Viasat service, or replace your legacy WildBlue internet plan, to get more from your satellite internet:
Faster speeds up to 100 Mbps in select areas
Unlimited data with no overage fees3
Wider availability in the continental US
Unlimited calls to the US and Canada with Viasat Voice
Upgrade to Viasat speeds
WildBlue internet speeds max out around 30 Mbps, and the plans come with overage fees when you use too much data. By contrast, Viasat unlimited internet offers max speeds of 50 or even 100 Mbps in select areas and no extra data fees, ever.3
WildBlue customers, test your WildBlue internet speed to see what you’re working with now—and imagine all you could do if you switched to Viasat.
| Viasat speed | Recommended activities |
|---|---|
| 12 Mbps | Email, banking, shopping, Wi-Fi, and light social media |
| 25 Mbps | Social media, music streaming, and occasional video calls |
| 30 Mbps | Working from home, light HD streaming, and light video calls |
| 50 Mbps | HD video streaming, conferencing, and light mobile gaming |
| 100 Mbps | All the above for a household of 5+ devices |
About
What is WildBlue internet?
WildBlue was a satellite internet provider that Viasat purchased in 2009. Viasat continued offering new WildBlue internet subscriptions until retiring the name in 2017, all while incrementally upgrading service plans and speeds.
What is Viasat?
Viasat internet is a satellite internet service provider based in Carlsbad, California. During its tenure, Viasat has acquired several smaller satellite brands, including Exede and WildBlue internet services, to make high-speed internet access more consistent in rural areas of the mainland US.
Today, Viasat’s high-speed internet territory covers 98% of the US population and reaches many areas left behind by traditional internet providers.
How does Viasat satellite internet work?
Viasat works by sending radio waves back and forth between internet servers on land and Viasat satellites hovering in space.
These radio waves carry the digital data that make up the links you click while shopping online, the messages you email to coworkers, and the photos you load on Instagram.
Viasat and WildBlue internet reviews
I’ve been very happy with Viasat Internet service and the contact people when I need to speak to someone are super friendly and know what they are talking about! I’ve used their service now for over 2 years and had them twice before when they were Wild Blue and Exede but now Viasat…I’m a happy internet customer. Thank you Wild Blue, Exede, and Viasat for making living in the country a lot better!Cindy
I was with the big cable company for internet for decades and moved to the country where they don’t do service. We searched for a satellite service and we were SO lucky to find Exede (Viasat)! They have terrific satellite service, improving all the time, and their plans are increasing which works perfect for us.Nancy
I have been an Exede (Viasat) customer for 5.5 months with NO issues. We are happy with the service we have received and the performance of the internet & phone. It is not perfect but no system is. Even the service we had in town had issues. We actually had a lot more problems in town than we have had since moving to the country. Thank you, Exede!Jeannie