Each Viasat-3 satellite delivers 1 terabyte of data via a system of more than 2000 beams. A terabyte (TB) of data is equal to 1 trillion bytes. This amount of data was unthinkable in years past.

A satellite beam covers a specific area on the Earth's surface with the signal transmitted from a satellite. Satellites are equipped with antennas, known as transponders, which emit focused beams of radio frequency signals towards different regions on the ground. Each beam covers a specific geographic area and is aimed to provide communication services, such as television broadcasting, internet connectivity, or mobile communications, to that particular region.

Satellite beams are designed to optimize signal strength and coverage for a given area. They can vary in size, shape, and power depending on the satellite's purpose and the desired coverage area. Beams can be narrow, targeting a specific region with high signal intensity, or wide, covering a larger area with lower signal strength. By using different beams, satellites can provide tailored services to different regions or countries within their coverage footprint. In this way Viasat is able to offer internet signals to even the most remote and underserved locations.

ViaSat-3 uses advanced signal processing to manage data flow. It is a revolutionary breakthrough in satellite technology.