Starlink Rival Viasat Has Lost Over 80% of Its US Satellite Subscribers

Satellite internet provider Viasat reported that its US fixed broadband subscriber base has dropped by about 83% since rival Starlink launched in late 2020, falling from 603,000 to approximately 100,000. Viasat attributed the decline partly to seasonally high churn and is now attempting to stabilize its business by leveraging its new ViaSat-3 Flight 2 geostationary satellite. However, Viasat's new Unleashed Max service plan faces challenges including high latency, required new equipment, and higher pricing compared to competing Starlink residential offerings. Open article →