{"id":325276,"date":"2025-11-11T20:10:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T01:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=97632"},"modified":"2025-11-11T20:10:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T01:10:16","slug":"viasat-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/viasat-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Viasat Review"},"content":{"rendered":" <\/span>\n \n\n\n

Viasat, formerly known as Exede<\/a>, is a nationwide satellite internet provider offering address-based, \u201cunlimited\u201d plans that typically range from 12\u2013100 Mbps with a monthly priority data amount. In many areas, entry tiers run about $70\u2013$100 per month, mid tiers about $100\u2013$150, and higher tiers $150\u2013$200+ (equipment, installation, and taxes\/fees extra). Exact plan names, prices, and availability vary by ZIP and current network capacity\u2014check your address on Viasat\u2019s site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n\n

Pros<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2713 Location-based speed tiers from 12\u2013100 Mbps (availability varies by address)
\u2713 Larger priority-data allowances on higher tiers
\u2713 Nationwide satellite coverage <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2717 Availability and speeds vary by location; capacity constraints can limit new sign-ups
\u2717 Higher prices than many wired options, and traffic may be deprioritized after your plan\u2019s high-speed data amount <\/p>\n\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n\n

Viasat Internet Plans and Prices<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Price<\/strong><\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Download\/Upload Speeds<\/strong><\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Connection Type<\/strong><\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Best for<\/strong><\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Liberty 12<\/strong><\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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$50\/mo.<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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12 Mbps \/ 3 Mbps<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Satellite<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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1-2 people, browsing only<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Liberty 25<\/strong><\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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$75\/mo.<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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12 Mbps \/ 3 Mbps<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Satellite<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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1-2 people, browsing only<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Liberty 50<\/strong><\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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$100\/mo.<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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12 Mbps \/ 3 Mbps<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Satellite<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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1-2 people, browsing only<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Unlimited Bronze 12<\/strong><\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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$70\/mo.<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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12 Mbps \/ 3 Mbps<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Satellite<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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1-2 people, browsing only<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Unlimited Silver 12<\/strong><\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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$100\/mo.<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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12 Mbps \/ 3 Mbps<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Satellite<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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1-2 people, video streaming up to 480p<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Unlimited Gold 12<\/strong><\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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$150\/mo.<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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12 Mbps \/ 3 Mbps<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Satellite<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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1-2 people, video streaming up to 480p<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Unlimited Silver 25<\/strong><\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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$100\/mo.<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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25 Mbps \/ 3 Mbps<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Satellite<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Up to 3 people, video streaming up to 480p<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Unlimited Gold 30<\/strong><\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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$150\/mo.<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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30 Mbps \/ 3 Mbps<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Satellite<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Video streaming up to 720p<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Unlimited Gold 50<\/strong><\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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$150\/mo.<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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50 Mbps \/ 3 Mbps<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Satellite<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Up to 4 people, video streaming up to 720p<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Unlimited Platinum 100<\/strong><\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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$200\/mo.<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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100 Mbps \/ 3 Mbps<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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Satellite<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n
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5+ people, streaming up to 1080p HD<\/font><\/center>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

*Data and availability are highly location-dependent; pricing, fees, and terms change frequently. Verify current offers on the provider\u2019s site for your address.<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Estimated speeds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Viasat\u2019s residential lineup centers on \u201cUnlimited\u201d tiers advertised up to 12, 25, 50, and 100 Mbps (not offered in all areas). Plans include a monthly high-speed (priority) data amount \u2014 commonly around 40 GB, 60 GB, 100 GB, and 150 GB, respectively \u2014 after which your traffic may be deprioritized during congestion. Availability, thresholds, and speeds are set per address; confirm on the provider\u2019s site<\/a> and recent third-party reviews such as HighSpeedInternet<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Viasat plan pricing is address-specific, but a practical range is roughly $70\u2013$100 per month for entry tiers, $100\u2013$150 for mid tiers, and $150\u2013$200+ for higher-speed tiers, plus about a $15 per month equipment lease and typical professional installation around $99. Standard offers often include a 24-month term and early termination fees; see Viasat\u2019s legal terms<\/a> and the FCC\u2019s Broadband Consumer Labels<\/a> for exact disclosures. Competitor HughesNet<\/a> commonly advertises 50\u2013100 Mbps plans in many areas with location-based pricing; compare each provider\u2019s label for your ZIP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is each plan best for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n