Yes, Viasat is a U.S. company. Viasat was founded as a communications company in 1986 and is based in Carlsbad, CA. It is listed with NASDAQ as VSAT. Viasat owns and operates satellite internet systems that serve military and commercial markets in the U.S. and in Europe. Viasat is owned by Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT), Sony Pictures Television in Hungary, and Viasat World Ltd.

Viasat provides military communications equipment, high-speed satellite modems, multifunctional information distribution systems (MIDS), tactical data links, mobile satcom, antenna systems and secure networking systems. It is a leading satellite internet provider for rural and remote customers in the U.S. including Hawaii and Alaska. Viasat also provides satellite internet access in parts of Canada, Mexico and South America. Viasat also provides maritime satellite communication services. Viasat has business relationships with several global partners but is definitely a U.S. company.