Viasat has secured a contract renewal with the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) to continue providing managed connectivity services for Navy and joint base installations worldwide. The agreement, part of Viasat’s Defense and Advanced Technologies segment, covers internet access for Sailors living in Unaccompanied Housing (UH), select Family Housing (FH), as well as those visiting Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) facilities. It also includes support for temporary lodging such as Navy Lodge, Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, Navy Getaways, Wounded Warrior Program, and Fisher House facilities.
The company will undertake network upgrades that include new hardware and infrastructure improvements to deliver higher bandwidth at both domestic (CONUS) and international (OCONUS) military bases. These upgrades are intended to improve the quality of life for service members by enhancing their ability to stay connected.
Viasat’s continued work with NEXCOM aligns with the goals of the Barracks Task Force, which was created to address the need for improved living conditions for service members. By upgrading networks in UH facilities, Viasat aims to contribute to modernizing infrastructure at U.S. military bases around the world.
“For nearly 15 years, Viasat has been honored to serve as a trusted partner to NEXCOM, connecting Sailors and their families across more than 100 bases worldwide,” said Victor Farah, Senior Vice President of Viasat Government Services and Solutions. “We understand how vital it is for service members to stay connected—to their loved ones, to their missions, and to the world around them. This extension reflects our shared commitment to continually enhance those experiences through faster, more resilient, and more affordable connectivity. As Viasat evolves its portfolio beyond traditional satellite services, we’re focused on delivering a modern, fiber-like digital experience that keeps pace with how Sailors live, work, and play—whether through streaming, gaming, email, social media or video communication.”
Since 2011, Viasat has provided on-base connectivity services across over 100 CONUS and OCONUS locations. The company’s projects have included critical upgrades like improvements to the cable management transmission system at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay; building a new fiber backbone for Naval Station Guam and Anderson Air Force Base; and constructing a new network at Naval Support Facility Redzikowo in Poland.
For additional information about Viasat’s managed connectivity services for military facilities, visit their website.
