Ka-band satellite
Viasat in-flight Wi-Fi
High-throughput Ka-band satellites. Dominant on US carriers (JetBlue, Delta) with reliable browsing and streaming on most flights.
Typical speed
20–80 Mbps to the cabin
Market share
leader
Trend
stable
What to expect
Great over the contiguous US and most of Europe. Coverage thins over open ocean and at high latitudes. Often offered free or via airline loyalty.
Airlines using Viasat
11 carriers known to operate Viasat on at least part of their fleet.
Curious about a specific flight?
Viasat equipage is rolled out per aircraft, not airline-wide. Search your specific flight number to see whether the assigned aircraft is likely equipped.