Telesat Secures Substantial Multi-Year Contract with Viasat for Lightspeed Services

TSAT
October 08, 2025

Telesat announced on April 7, 2025, that Viasat Inc. signed a substantial multi-year contract for Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services. Viasat is a global leader in satellite communications.

Under its multi-orbit strategy, Viasat plans to integrate Telesat Lightspeed into its services portfolio for aviation, maritime, enterprise, and defense markets. The Lightspeed network was designed with a 'Zero-Trust Architecture' to meet demanding security requirements.

This agreement represents a powerful and concrete testimony to Lightspeed's capabilities and its value proposition in the competitive LEO market. It signifies a major commercial win and expands Lightspeed's presence across critical high-value segments.

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