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Viasat internet pricing

Viasat
Staff rating
2.2
Customer rating
3.7
(4)
Price: $30.00 - $349.99/moSpeed: 12 Mbps - 100 Mbps
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Updated 2/7/23

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Is Viasat worth the cost?

Viasat offers a ton of different plans, but availability and pricing depend on your address. The best plans for most people are Viasat’s Unlimited plans, with download speeds up to 150 Mbps and up to 500 GB of high-speed data. Unlimited plans with speeds of 25 Mbps and a minimum of 40 GB of high-speed data and will allow basic web browsing but limited video streaming.

Choosing the fastest plan you can afford will give you the best experience. Viasat costs as much or more than cable or fiber internet plans, and you’ll also have to worry about rationing your high-speed data each month.

Viasat’s 12 Mbps Unlimited plans and budget Liberty plans are too restrictive for most people due to the low caps on priority data. They're also hard to find, depending on where you live.

How Viasat stacks up on value

Overall, we gave Viasat a score of 1.5 out of 5 stars on value because the speed you pay for the price you get is very high compared to other internet types like fiber, cable, and DSL. But Viasat’s value compared to the rest of the satellite internet market is more competitive.

HughesNet offers cheaper 25 Mbps plans, but not as much high-speed data. Starlink isn’t available in as many locations, but has faster upload speeds and lower latency for a similar price to Viasat’s best plans. Viasat’s equipment leasing costs ($14.99 per month) are comparable to HughesNet’s, while Starlink requires you to pay hundreds in upfront costs for equipment.

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Make sure Viasat is available in your area.

Featured plans and prices

Get the best value by speaking directly with a sales rep at 1-833-754-1212 or check your address at
Viasat's website.
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Cheapest
Liberty 12
$30.00/mo
  • Download speeds
    12 Mbps
  • Upload speeds
    3 Mbps
Fastest
Choice 100 Mbps/300 GB
$199.99/mo
  • Download speeds
    100 Mbps
  • Upload speeds
    3 Mbps
Premium
Choice 50 Mbps/300 GB
$349.99/mo
  • Download speeds
    50 Mbps
  • Upload speeds
    3 Mbps

Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.

Costs to consider

Viasat requires you to pay for professional installation, but your upfront cost is much lower than it would be with Starlink. Viasat also requires you to sign a contract, and you’ll pay if you cancel early.

Self-installation
N/A
Professional installation
$99
Equipment fees
$14.99/mo.
Additional fees
N/A
Incentives for switching to Viasat

Viasat offers three-month price reductions for new customers, but no specific incentives like contract buyouts for those switching from other providers.

You won’t save much by bundling additional services with Viasat. Voice, Viasat’s VoIP phone service, is discounted by $10 per month for six months, which typically costs $29.99 per month. HughesNet has a similar phone service offering.

Viasat Voice
$10/mo. discount for 6 mos.
Cancelation costs for Viasat

To cancel, call Viasat customer service. Viasat’s satellite internet plans typically come with a 24-month service term. If you cancel before the end of the term, you will usually owe $15 for each remaining month of the contract. If you’ve leased a Viasat Wi-Fi Gateway modem and transceiver, you have to return them in undamaged condition within 30 days of cancelation; otherwise, you’ll owe up to $300 in fees.

Cancelation fee
Up to $360
Contract length
24 mos.
Locked into a contract? Call Viasat at 1-833-754-1212 and speak to a rep about available options.

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Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.

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