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Viasat's Satellite Internet Helps Reduce Brazil's Digital Gap

Viasat, Inc, a global communications com- homes, access online entertainment, stay communities can now benefit from online
pany, has reached the 50,000 sites mark in in touch with their loved ones, and more, access. Together, Viasat, Telebras and the
Brazil, helping to close the country's digital even in regions far from commercial cen- Wi-Fi Brasil program have boosted the so-
gap through the provision of high-speed ters. The company's portfolio of internet cial and digital inclusion of more than nine
satellite internet across the country. This services offered in Brazil includes residen- million Brazilians through internet access
achievement, combined with the introduc- tial, business and the Federal Government's points installed in 3,055 cities. "Surpassing
tion of its Brazil brand, further fuels Viasat's Wi-Fi Brasil program in partnership with 50,000 sites since becoming Brazil's first
in-market commitment and investment. Telebras. Viasat's impact across Brazil: and only nationwide residential internet
The company, operating in Brazil since In partnership with Telebras, through the service provider 18 months ago is a testa-
2018, has become the first internet service SGDC-1 satellite Viasat has connected gov- ment of our growth in the Brazilian market.
provider (ISP) to offer residential connec- ernment agencies and millions of students To further drive our commitment across
tivity in 100% of the country. Internet via through the Wi-Fi Brasil program resulting Brazil, we are also introducing a localized
satellite can reach more remote regions in more than 20,000 internet access points, Viasat brand that includes more vibrant
even where other ISPs cannot, creating including 10,000 points located in rural and colors which reflects the essence of Brazil-
economic opportunities for businesses indigenous schools, health posts, public ian culture. These achievements combined
and communities that previously did not service facilities, non-profit organizations with our collaboration with Telebras and
have access to reliable and high-quality in- and more. As a result, more than five mil- the Wi-Fi Brasil program demonstrate our
ternet. Viasat's Internet services have also lion students who previously lacked inter- investment across Brazil to help reduce the
enabled people to work remotely from their net in these rural schools and indigenous country's digital gap and create economic
opportunities by providing many Brazilians
with the ability to use the internet, many
for the first time," says Leandro Gaunszer,
Managing Director of Viasat Brazil. While
Viasat's customers are located throughout
the country, 33% of its customers are in the
Northeast, followed by 25% in the North
and 21% in the Southeast. In terms of con-
sumption habits, 27% of Viasat customers
are using its satellite internet service to
access and send messages on social net-
works such as WhatsApp, Facebook and
Tik Tok, followed by 21% of customers us-
ing the service to access video and stream-
ing services including YouTube and Netflix.
Finally, 16% of customers use Viasat's ser-
vice for browsing.

Swiss Company Providing Internet Services Through Azerbaijani Satellite

Ministry of Digital Development and
Transportation of Azerbaijan and the
Swiss Signalhorn company have reached
an agreement on cooperation, Trend
reports via the Azerbaijani Ministry of
Digital Development and Transportation. In
accordance with the agreement, Signalhorn
started to provide internet services to
cruise liners in the Mediterranean via
the Azerbaijan's Azerspace-1 satellite.
"Improving the broadband capabilities of
Azerkosmos OJSC is one of the important Azerspace-1 and Azerspace-2 satellites Seas, on the Volga and the east of the
parts of the needs of global satellite provide reliable and stable internet services Mediterranean Sea," the ministry said.
communications market. Currently on ships in the Caspian, Black and Azov

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