ViaSat LinkWay(S2) Satellite Modem Now Available in an Embeddable Card Set

CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) has introduced a small form factor version of its LinkWay_S2 satellite modem that enables it to occupy less space than the standard, rack-mount 1 RU chassis. The ViaSat CBM-100 modem is an embeddable card set for use in more tactical applications.

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The small form factor ViaSat CBM-100, a less than 45-watt, 9 x 7.75 x 2.5 inch configuration, is designed to maintain its superior latency and jitter performance while operating in full mesh configurations at the industry's highest MF-TDMA throughput rates.

The new modem configuration will support all features and functions of LinkWay^® software versions 8.3 and 9.x, including newly developed communications on-the-move (COTM) profiles and networking efficiency enhancements. Targeted for terminal and integrated baseband kit embedment, the ViaSat CBM-100 will be available for order in June 2013.

For more information or to purchase the small form factor ViaSat CBM-100, email gov.satcom@viasat.com.

About ViaSat (www.viasat.com)

ViaSat delivers fast, secure communications, Internet, and network access to virtually any location for consumers, governments, enterprise, and the military. The company offers fixed and mobile satellite network services including Exede^® by ViaSat, which features ViaSat-1, the world's highest capacity satellite; service to more than 1,750 mobile platforms, including Yonder^® Ku-band mobile service; satellite broadband networking systems; and network-centric military communication systems and cybersecurity products for the U.S. and allied governments. ViaSat also offers communication system design and a number of complementary products and technologies. Based in Carlsbad, California, ViaSat employs over 2,400 people in a number of locations worldwide for customer service, network operations, and technology development.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward looking statements include statements about superior latency and jitter performance, support for all LinkWay features and functions, and targeted availability timeframe. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the communications industry generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in ViaSat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including ViaSat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. ViaSat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Yonder and LinkWay are registered trademarks of ViaSat Inc.

Exede is a registered service mark of ViaSat Inc.

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