PC Mag reported that the plan does not have contracts or data caps and aims to simplify services for home users.

“This plan offers more consistent speeds and provides the necessary data that our customers demand, all at a competitive price—and without the hassle of an annual contract," said Viasat vice president and general manager of US broadband Jason Sophinos.

PC Mag reported that the company's new satellite plan was a response to Starlink's satellite internet service offer, also with no contracts or data caps, which has helped SpaceX attract over two million customers.

According to the publication, Viasat was offering various from US$49.99 to US$199.95 per month, most of them imposing data caps and requiring contracts. The cheaper plans featured speeds of only 12Mbps, 25Mbps, or up to 50Mbps.

The Viasat Unleashed program promises speeds of up to 25Mbps and 150Mbps in selected markets.

"New features of the Viasat Unleashed plan are made possible through network optimisation with the goal of delivering a more consistent, enhanced user experience to more customers. The new plans are a testament to the company’s mission to connect the unconnected and commitment to deliver the best possible residential internet experience," Viasat said.

While Viasat has simplified its services, the plan comes with conditions. Users must pay US$15 per month to lease the company's dish, which requires professional installation.

While it also has no data caps, Viasat can still slow down speeds if users exceed 850GB of data during a 30-day period.

This first appeared in the subscription newsletter CommsWire on 8 March 2024.