TV Stations in Chicago and Houston Complete Field Testing of Exede Newsgring Service

High-capacity satellite system enables high performance, low-cost SNG

Carlsbad, Calif. Television stations WLS in Chicago and KTRK in Houston have successfully completed alpha-phase field testing of Exede Newsgathering service from ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT). The testing used the first high-capacity Ka-band Satellite Newsgathering (SNG) vehicle built in the U.S., with a single push-button 75 cm autoaquire terminal.

The enormous bandwidth and high definition transmission speeds enabled by the ViaSat-1 Ka-band satellite system makes the broadcast of breaking stories from the field more convenient, safer, more reliable and more affordable than traditional satellite, microwave or cellular alternatives. The all-inclusive service can provide two-way IP connectivity between reporters and the station no matter the location. Reporters are able to enrich their stories by incorporating images and footage they receive from the station and then upload complete packages, keeping them more productive.

High-speed Ka-band satellite transmission is very powerful in terms of the performance and cost effectiveness of this new brand of satellite newsgathering, said Jim Casabella, director, Advanced Technology, ABC Owned Television Stations Group. The ABC trials included a Dejero multi-rate video codec.

Exede Newsgathering terminals are available in van mounted or small, suitcase Pro-Portable configurations.

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 affordability compared to traditional satellite options. 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.

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