Inmarsat Maritime, a ViaSat company, unveiled the next phase in the evolution of its NexusWave linked connectivity service, following the launch of the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 satellite and in anticipation of the introduction of ViaSat-3 Flight 3.
With the entry into service of the two ViaSat-3 satellites scheduled for 2026, NexusWave customers will benefit from a drastic increase in available bandwidth thanks to a new generation of maritime terminals, with additional capacity planned for VS3 Flight 2 over the Americas and VS3 Flight 3 over Asia-Pacific.
This means that by investing in NexusWave today, maritime customers can expect a significant leap in performance, more consistent speeds, and greater flexibility to meet their changing needs.
NexusWave is Inmarsat’s fully managed, linked multi-network service, combining the capacity of Ka-band GEO, LEO, LTE, and L-band networks into a single smart connectivity solution.
With the introduction of the ultra-high-capacity, high-speed ViaSat-3 satellites, customers will enjoy faster data transfers and greater network efficiency to drive digitalization and crew welfare at scale, delivering a truly office-like and home-like internet experience on board.
The new VS60 maritime terminal, designed by Intellian and equipped with Viasat’s software-defined radio technology, will further strengthen the NexusWave architecture and support bandwidth-intensive applications such as corporate networks, video streaming, crew welfare, and mission-critical operations.
During recent at-sea trials, the VS60 terminal, specifically designed for the ViaSat-3 era, achieved download speeds exceeding 250 megabits per second. The VS60 terminal also incorporates multiple layers of protection to safeguard sensitive data and ensure operational integrity.
Furthermore, the ViaSat-3 satellites feature over 1,000 steerable spot beams, which are designed to allow bandwidth to be moved dynamically to match demand on global shipping routes, ports, and offshore locations.
Gert-Jan Panken, Vice President of Inmarsat Maritime, stated that “the combination of NexusWave’s linked multi-orbit architecture and the new ViaSat-3 compatible terminal, developed with Intellian, strongly positions us to support the operational priorities of global fleets. This reinforces our long-term commitment to reliability, security, and customer experience at sea, and enables fleets to seamlessly adapt to future capacity as the network expands.”
“NexusWave was designed to deliver consistent performance in an increasingly complex connectivity landscape. With the availability of ViaSat-3 capacity, we take another major step forward for our customers and partners, delivering greater bandwidth, increased flexibility, and an innovative upgrade path to ensure confidence in the connection for the future,” said Ben Palmer OBE, President of Viasat Commercial.
