Viasat Unleashed Plan: Price, Speed and Data Rules (Oct 2026)
Viasat Unleashed is Viasat's mid-tier home internet plan: unlimited high-speed data with no contract. On October 8, 2026 Viasat relaunched its lineup around the new ViaSat-3 F2 satellite, cutting Unleashed's intro price and adding a new top tier, Unleashed Max. Here is what Unleashed includes now.
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 Unleashed costs $69.99/mo for the first 12 months for new customers, then $99.99/mo, plus a $15/mo equipment lease. It has unlimited high-speed data and no contract; in our experience it usually runs around 180 Mbps. The new Unleashed Max ($109.99, then $179.99) adds top network priority.
Prices, speeds and terms from viasat.com, checked October 8, 2026. Promo prices are for new residential customers; taxes and fees extra.
Unleashed vs Unleashed Max vs Essentials
| 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 you get with Unleashed
- Unlimited high-speed data. There is no fixed gigabyte cap. If your usage trends above what 70% of Unleashed customers use, Viasat can give you lower priority during congestion.
- Speed: ordered through RSINC, Unleashed is guaranteed at least 80 Mbps download through RSINC; uploads can reach 3-5 Mbps and are not guaranteed, and in our experience it usually runs around 180 Mbps. Speeds are "up to" and vary by location.
- No contract: month-to-month, with no early termination fee.
- Equipment: professional installation and a Wi-Fi 6 modem, with a $15/mo equipment lease.
Should you pick Unleashed Max instead?
Unleashed Max costs $40 more in year one ($109.99 vs $69.99) and $80 more after that ($179.99 vs $99.99). For that you get the highest network priority during busy hours and EasyCare protection included (Viasat values it at $9.99/mo). It makes sense for homes with many heavy users who notice evening slowdowns. Existing customers can switch to Unleashed Max in the My Viasat portal, according to Viasat.
What Unleashed really costs
Year one is $69.99 + $15 lease = $84.99/mo, or $1,019.88 for 12 months. Year two is $99.99 + $15 = $114.99/mo, or $1,379.88. Our math from viasat.com prices as of October 8, 2026, before taxes and any one-time installation or activation fee (Viasat advertises free standard installation but says a fee may be charged at sale).
For the full price breakdown see how much Viasat costs, and for the satellite behind the relaunch see what ViaSat-3 F2 means for Viasat customers.
Is Unleashed available at your address?
We can check Viasat plans and compare Starlink, Hughesnet and other options by ZIP.
Unleashed vs Starlink
Starlink's Residential 100 Mbps plan lists at $55/mo in select areas and Residential Max at $130/mo (October 2026), with no lease fee but a hardware cost that varies by address. Starlink's low-orbit satellites also have far lower latency than Viasat's geostationary network. Unleashed's advantages are professional installation and availability where Starlink is limited. See Hughesnet vs Viasat vs Starlink.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Viasat Unleashed?
$69.99/mo for the first 12 months for new customers, then $99.99/mo, plus a $15/mo equipment lease, as of October 8, 2026.
Does Viasat Unleashed have a data cap?
No fixed cap. Data is unlimited high-speed, but heavy users above typical usage can be deprioritized during congestion.
Is there a contract on Unleashed?
No. Unleashed and Unleashed Max are month-to-month with no early termination fee.