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Viasat Launches Premium Residential Internet Service in Brazil; Will Become First Satellite Internet Service Provider to Make High-Speed Internet Available Across 100 Percent of the CountrySÃO PAULO, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today the availability of reliable, high-speed, high-quality internet service for residential customers in Brazil. Viasat expects to be the only satellite internet service provider (ISP) that will be capable of making high-speed internet available in 100 percent of the country, upon completion of the residential launch rollout. Brazilian residents across the initial launch states can now subscribe to a home satellite internet service with speeds up to 20 Megabits per second (Mbps) and data rich packages that go up to 80 Gigabytes (GB) of data per month, enabling them to enjoy online access for daily activities including social media, video streaming content, video call services, work-from-home, online education, sending/receiving emails and using unlimited chat and web browsing. Viasat's residential plans in Brazil Simplified to fit the needs of Brazilian internet users, Viasat offers two plans: a basic plan (Viasat 10Mega) and an advanced plan (Viasat 20Mega). Each plan includes download speeds of up to 10 Mbps and 20 Mbps, respectively, along with in-home Wi-Fi. In addition, Viasat's Brazil residential plans are competitively priced and include unique features, such as unlimited chat and browsing and also a free zone from 2:00am to 7:00am local time. "Now, Brazilian homes will have access to a reliable, high-speed satellite-based internet service, unlike any satellite internet service they've used before," said Bruno Soares Henriques, commercial director, Viasat Brazil. "We are proud to deliver a high-quality internet service, with features like unlimited chat and web browsing, across the country. Our fast, data-rich residential plans will meet the needs and interests of the millions of Brazilians we can potentially service—enabling us to distinguish the Viasat internet service from others on the market." Viasat has been investing in Brazil since 2018, and has set-up a team with local expertise that is highly motivated to deliver the most impactful connectivity solutions to the Brazilian people. Viasat is working with Visiontec to provide in-market sales, fulfillment and technical support expertise for the residentialinternet service. Viasat recently announced an expansion of its existing partnership with Visiontec designed to support its residential service. Viasat is currently onboarding and training dealers through an online program to help keep all representatives safe. For partners interested in working with Viasat, a live YouTube event with additional information will be streamed on July 8, 2020, at 7:00pm GMT-3—a link to the event can be found here. To learn more about Viasat residential internet service offerings in Brazil, call 0800-317-1515 or visit www.viasatdobrasil.com.br About Viasat Forward-Looking Statement Copyright © 2020 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. Viasat, the Viasat logo and the Viasat signal are registered trademarks of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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