Viasat, Deutsche Telekom Commit Long-Term To Deliver In-Flight Connectivity Via The European Aviation Network
CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a leader in global communications, and Deutsche Telekom today announced a new, long-term agreement that cements the companies' commitment to providing in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions to airline partners across the European Aviation Network (EAN). EAN launched in 2019, powered by Deutsche Telekom and Inmarsat, a business recently acquired by Viasat.
- EAN launched in 2019, powered by Deutsche Telekom and Inmarsat, a business recently acquired by Viasat.
- EAN combines S-band satellite coverage with a complementary ground component network operated by Deutsche Telekom.
- Deutsche Telekom operates more than 300 EAN sites in 30 countries across Europe, providing substantial infrastructure across the continent.
- "The signing of today's long-term agreement is a significant milestone for the continuation of EAN," said David Fox, Vice President, Inflight & Connectivity Services, Deutsche Telekom.