Exede

Exede was a brand of consumer satellite internet services offered by Exede Communications, a subsidiary of ViaSat, Inc. The service was designed to provide broadband connectivity to rural and remote areas in the United States and select international markets by using the ViaSat-1 high-throughput satellite operating in the Ka-band. Exede marketed the ability to access typical internet activities, including web browsing, streaming, and email, from locations where terrestrial broadband was unavailable.

Technology and service details were defined by satellite-based delivery and ground equipment. Customers installed a satellite dish and modem at their premises, linking the home or business network to the ViaSat-1 satellite to receive and transmit data. Plans varied by location and offered different monthly data allowances and speeds, with higher-tier options delivering faster peak speeds while still operating under a Fair Access Policy to manage network usage during peak times or after data limits were reached.

History and branding changes followed Exede’s initial market introduction in the early 2010s. In 2017, ViaSat rebranded the consumer internet service from Exede Internet to Viasat Internet, consolidating branding under the corporate name. The Exede brand was subsequently phased out for new consumer offerings, becoming part of the historical lineage of ViaSat’s satellite internet product line. Today, services marketed under Viasat Internet continue to rely on satellite technology to reach users in underserved regions.