How Much Does Viasat Internet Cost? Plans and Prices (Oct 2026)
Viasat has three home internet plans in October 2026: Essentials, Unleashed and Unleashed Max. Prices below are Viasat's own, checked October 8, 2026, the day Viasat said its plans backed by the new ViaSat-3 F2 satellite went live. Your exact price and plan list depend on your address, so call 1-877-697-2926 or check by ZIP before you order.
Ordered through RSINC, every Viasat plan is guaranteed at least 80 Mbps download through RSINC; uploads can reach 3-5 Mbps and are not guaranteed. Viasat home internet costs $39.99/mo (Essentials), $69.99/mo (Unleashed) or $109.99/mo (Unleashed Max) for the first 12 months for new customers, then $69.99, $99.99 or $179.99. Every plan adds a $15/mo equipment lease, so year one really starts at $54.99/mo before taxes.
Prices, speeds and terms from viasat.com, checked October 8, 2026. Promo prices are for new residential customers; taxes and fees extra.
Viasat plans and prices (October 2026)
| Plan | First 12 months | After 12 months | Download commitment and possible upload speed | Data | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $39.99/mo | $69.99/mo | 80+ Mbps download through RSINC; uploads can reach 3-5 Mbps (peaks up to 150 Mbps) | 150 GB high-speed, then unlimited Standard Data | 24-month minimum |
| Unleashed | $69.99/mo | $99.99/mo | 80+ Mbps download through RSINC; uploads can reach 3-5 Mbps (peaks up to 180 Mbps) | Unlimited high-speed | No contract |
| Unleashed Max | $109.99/mo | $179.99/mo | 80+ Mbps download through RSINC; uploads can reach 3-5 Mbps (peaks up to 200 Mbps) | Unlimited high-speed, highest network priority | No contract |
Prices from viasat.com as of October 8, 2026. First-12-month prices are a promotion for new residential customers. Every plan adds a $15/mo equipment lease; taxes, surcharges and add-ons are extra. Ordered through RSINC, every plan is guaranteed at least 80 Mbps download through RSINC; uploads can reach 3-5 Mbps and are not guaranteed; burst figures are short peaks. Availability varies by address.
The number that matters is the floor: when you order Viasat through RSINC, you're guaranteed at least 80 Mbps download through RSINC; uploads can reach 3-5 Mbps and are not guaranteed on every plan. That is enough for several HD streams and video calls at once, Actual speeds depend on network conditions. In our experience, Unleashed usually runs around 180 Mbps. Speed mostly matters when something isn't working, so pick a plan for its data and network priority, not its burst number. Here is how RSINC's 80 Mbps minimum speed guarantee works.
What else is on the bill
- Fees: a $15/mo equipment lease applies to every plan. Viasat advertises free professional standard installation (a $335 value), but its fine print says a one-time installation or activation fee may be charged at the time of sale, so ask for the total before you order.
- Taxes and surcharges are extra, as are add-ons like Viasat Voice, Viasat CyberProtect and EasyCare (EasyCare is included with Unleashed Max).
- Data: Essentials includes 150 GB of High-Speed Data, then unlimited Standard Data that can be slowed during congestion (a Data Boost add-on buys more high-speed data). Unleashed and Unleashed Max have unlimited high-speed data, but if your usage trends above what 70% of customers on your plan use, you can get lower priority during congestion.
- Contract: Unleashed and Unleashed Max are month-to-month with no early termination fee. Essentials has a 24-month minimum term; Viasat's early termination fee is $15 for each month left on a term (cancel after 10 months of 24 and you pay $210).
Our 2-year cost math
| Plan | Year 1 (promo + $15 lease) | Year 2 (regular + $15 lease) | 24-month total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $54.99/mo = $659.88 | $84.99/mo = $1,019.88 | $1,679.76 |
| Unleashed | $84.99/mo = $1,019.88 | $114.99/mo = $1,379.88 | $2,399.76 |
| Unleashed Max | $124.99/mo = $1,499.88 | $194.99/mo = $2,339.88 | $3,839.76 |
Our math from viasat.com prices as of October 8, 2026. Excludes taxes, surcharges, add-ons and any one-time installation or activation fee.
The price you sign up at lasts 12 months. In month 13, Essentials rises $30, Unleashed rises $30 and Unleashed Max rises $70, before the lease. Put a reminder on your calendar for month 11 and ask Viasat what it can offer before the promo ends.
Speeds you get for the money
When you order Viasat through RSINC, you're guaranteed at least 80 Mbps download through RSINC; uploads can reach 3-5 Mbps and are not guaranteed on every plan, Actual speeds depend on network conditions. In our experience, Unleashed usually runs around 180 Mbps. Unleashed Max also gets the highest network priority at busy times. Because Viasat uses geostationary satellites about 22,000 miles up, latency is high whichever plan you pick; see why Viasat's ping is high.
Is the new ViaSat-3 satellite included?
Viasat says current customers should benefit from added capacity without an equipment swap. Check My Viasat for current plan-change options and confirm requirements for your address.
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How Viasat's price compares
Starlink's home plans list at $55, $85 and $130 a month in October 2026, with no lease fee but a hardware charge that varies by address. Hughesnet starts at $39.99/mo for the first year on a 24-month term. For a full side-by-side, see Hughesnet vs Viasat vs Starlink and is Viasat Unleashed worth it?
Frequently asked questions
What is Viasat's cheapest plan?
Essentials, at $39.99/mo for the first 12 months for new customers, then $69.99/mo, plus the $15/mo lease. It includes 150 GB of high-speed data and has a 24-month term. Prices as of October 8, 2026.
Does Viasat charge for installation?
Viasat advertises free professional standard installation, but its terms say a one-time installation or activation fee may be charged at sale. Ask for the total before you schedule.
Does Viasat have a contract?
Unleashed and Unleashed Max don't. Essentials has a 24-month minimum term with a $15-per-remaining-month early termination fee.