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    Viasat and Space42 Form $1B Equatys JV for Direct-to-Device Satellite Services

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    Viasat and Space42 Form $1B Equatys JV for Direct-to-Device Satellite Services

    Direct answer

    Viasat and Space42 finalized a binding contract to launch Equatys, a shared infrastructure entity dedicated to global direct-to-device and mobile satellite services. The agreement commits up to $1 billion in total equity capital, starting with $400 million initial contributions from each parent, positioning Viasat as the core technology contractor.

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    Market Ontology
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    2026-09-15
    Published
    2026-10-20
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    1 · 2026-10-20

    Cite as: Market Ontology, “Viasat and Space42 Form $1B Equatys JV for Direct-to-Device Satellite Services”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-09-15. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-09-15/viasat-and-space42-form-1b-equatys-jv-for-direct-to-device-satellite-services-d40ba6

    EQUITY
    Viasat and Space42 Form $1B Equatys JV for Direct-to-Device Satellite Services
    Viasat and Space42 finalized a binding contract to launch Equatys, a shared infrastructure entity dedicated to global direct-to-device and mobile satellite services. The agreement commits up to $1 billion in total equity capital, starting with $400 million initial contributions from each parent, positioning Viasat as the core technology contractor.
    VSAT
    Impact
    71
    SEP 15
    SIG
    90%
    VSAT
    Viasat and Space42 Form $1B Equatys JV for Direct-to-Device Satellite Services
    Viasat and Space42 finalized a binding contract to launch Equatys, a shared infrastructure entity dedicated to global direct-to-device and mobile satellite services. The agreement commits up to $1 billion in total equity capital, starting with $400 million initial contributions from each parent, positioning Viasat as the core technology contractor.
    → A $1B binding joint venture commitment expands Viasat's contract revenue visibility while creating shared capital funding for D2D satellite infrastructure.
    Impact
    Viasat and Space42 finalized a binding contract to launch Equatys, a shared infrastructure entity dedicated to global direct-to-device and mobile satellite services. The agreement commits up to $1 billion in total equity capital, starting with $400 million initial contributions from each parent, positioning Viasat as the core technology contractor.
    Affected
    VSAT
    Transmission
    A $1B binding joint venture commitment expands Viasat's contract revenue visibility while creating shared capital funding for D2D satellite infrastructure.

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    AssetExposure and channelDirectionEvidence
    VSATcontract revenue expansion and shared infrastructure capexUp1-4wViasat signs binding agreement with Space42 to commit up to $1 billion in combined equity to Equatys.

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