Viasat, Space42 commit up to US$1 bil to direct

Viasat and Space42 will invest up to $1 billion in a joint venture to develop direct-to-device satellite technology. The partnership aims to provide global connectivity solutions, with Viasat contributing its expertise in satellite communications. The companies did not specify the exact timeline or financial structure of the investment.

Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) and Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) signed an agreement to co-found Equatys, a shared space and ground infrastructure platform for global direct-to-device and advanced MSS connectivity. The companies will initially invest up to $1 billion in equity. Equatys aims to extend mobile coverage to areas where terrestrial networks are unavailable, leveraging 3GPP NTN standards and a shared infrastructure model. Viasat is expected to serve as the prime technology contractor.

Space42 and Viasat will each invest $400 million to form Equatys, a venture focused on expanding mobile connectivity via satellite infrastructure. The total initial equity commitment is up to $1 billion.

Viasat and Space42 are investing $1 billion in Equatys, a project aiming to provide mobile services in remote areas using shared satellite-and-ground infrastructure. Viasat's $400 million investment highlights its role as a contractor. The initiative could reduce costs and accelerate rollouts for telecom and satellite operators.

Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) and Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) signed a binding agreement to co-found Equatys, a shared space and ground infrastructure platform. They committed up to $1 billion in equity to develop a satellite constellation for global direct-to-device and advanced mobile satellite services connectivity. Viasat will be the prime technology contractor. The companies aim to create a scalable, interoperable platform to support smartphone and IoT device connectivity, with a business model designed

Viasat and Space42 have agreed to form a joint venture, Equatys, with up to $1 billion in equity commitment. The venture will focus on developing a shared space and ground infrastructure platform for direct-to-device services.