Advanced Television

Eutelsat, Viasat reshape broadband JV

March 6, 2017

Eutelsat Communications and ViaSat have closed their partnering arrangement combining Eutelsat’s European broadband business with ViaSat’s Internet Service Provider (ISP) business expertise.

Building on a decade-long relationship, Eutelsat and ViaSat are now creating a partnership that will expand Eutelsat’s current wholesale broadband business and launch a new consumer retail service in Europe. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, the joint venture will consist of two businesses coordinating efforts to expand the European broadband market:  Wholesale Services will focus on providing wholesale broadband and mobility services in the European and Mediterranean regions. Retail Services will focus on offering retail broadband services in the European and Mediterranean regions.

Categories: Articles, Broadband, Satellite