Viasat 1 Details

[nelson61]

FCC has issued the ground station license for Viasat 1 (launched a couple days ago).

While the Satellite license details show Viasat 1 is capable of coverage thruout the US and Canada ( multiple uplink/downlink spots), the ground station license map indicates Viasat 1 US service will be concentrated in the eastern US along with a band along the west coast and a spot around Phoenix and Devnver. Wildblue 1 and Anik F2 will be providing service for the other US lower 48 states.

Very high transfer rates (4/1 Mbit/s).

Narrative

Map

 

[stardust3]

I've heard all kinds of rumors about upcoming changes with WB. Going to be interesting to see what really pans out.

 

[nelson61]

The maps of US population distribution and wildblue subscriber distribution make an interesting comparison.

I would have thought the wild blue subs would have been concentrated in less populated areas (no dsl or cable). But, it appears to mirror the total population map.

 

[21st Hermit]

I would have thought the wild blue subs would have been concentrated in less populated areas (no dsl or cable). But, it appears to mirror the total population map.

Indeed, I was surprised too.