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Putting people first during natural disasters and conflict

Viasat helps mobilize connectivity where it’s needed most.
Connecting communities in crisis

In the aftermath of a disaster, when infrastructure can be severely damaged or even incapacitated completely, satellites are often the only means of potentially life-saving connectivity. Viasat’s ability to quickly mobilize our technology, volunteers and partners has provided invaluable connectivity during global conflicts and naturals disasters, like earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, hurricanes such as Irma, 马太福音, 哈维和奥蒂斯, 毛伊岛大火, and tsunamis in Japan.  

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Purpose-driven 合作伙伴关系

When time is of the essence, Viasat can quickly equip boots on the ground with satellite phones and portable broadband terminals to enable first-responders and rescue organizations to connect to our high-speed, resilient satellite communications wherever they are in the world, to provide critical connectivity.

 

Viasat collaborates closely with trusted partners across the globe to support disaster relief, 包括:

Making a difference together

Through Viasat’s skills-based volunteering program, employees are empowered to bring their skills and expertise to provide much-needed humanitarian aid.

 

Whether it's deploying emergency communication systems, assisting with logistics, 筹款, or offering technical support on the ground, our employees make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities in need.

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