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Viasat, Ubix Successfully Deploy High-Speed Satellite Internet Services to Schools, Government Institutions and Federal Clinics Participating in Mexico's 'Internet para Todos' Program
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Working with the Mexican government, Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, and Ubix, a
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[{"type":"text","content":"MEXICO CITY, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Working with the Mexican government, Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, and Ubix, a trusted wholesale satellite internet and telecommunications company, announced today a collaboration to connect government buildings, federal clinics and schools across Mexico, under the 'Internet para Todos' program. \nUbix and Viasat have been working together since December 2018, leveraging satellite internet bandwidth from Viasat's ViaSat-2 satellite—the world's most advanced high-capacity communications satellite—to bring high-speed, high-quality satellite internet service to many enterprises in Mexico. The satellite-enabled services operate in the 28 GHz and 18 GHz portions of the Ka-band, which provides the needed bandwidth to best serve unserved and underserved areas in Mexico. The two companies are now leveraging the powerful ViaSat-2 satellite to connect schools, healthcare sites and government institutions under the 'Internet para Todos' initiative with the same fast internet speeds, exceptional performance and reliable service. \n\"Through the current 'Internet para Todos' site deployments, Viasat has demonstrated its reliability, flexibility and high-speed satellite internet capabilities,\" said Mauricio Ávila González, director of Red Telecommunications and Mexsat. \"Due to its proven performance on ViaSat-2, we are satisfied with the services provided by Ubix and Viasat and we are looking forward to increasing our success across the program.\"\n\"By partnering with Viasat, we are able to provide high-speed internet services to government buildings and schools across the country. Most of these schools have historically had no or very poor connectivity; we are now enabling them to better meet education demands and use the internet across their curriculums,\" said Sebastian Monterrubio, CEO of Ubix. \nCody Catalena, vice president and general manager, Global Business Solutions at Viasat continued, \"Viasat is excited to bring our proven satellite and business service capabilities to Mexico. Combining in-country expertise and leadership with Viasat's next-generation satellite technology empowers businesses and government officials to connect, and participate in, the digital economy, increase their connected capabilities, remain competitive and better serve their cust...