Viasat Speed Test

Test Your Viasat Satellite Internet Internet Speed

Go beyond basic speed numbers. Measure your real Viasat download speed, upload speed, ping, jitter, and bufferbloat to see how your connection truly performs.

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About Viasat Satellite Internet

Technology

Geostationary Satellite (Ka-band)

Coverage

Nationwide (continental US)

Typical Download

12-150 Mbps

Typical Upload

3-5 Mbps

Viasat Speed Tiers & Plans

PlanDownloadUploadPrice
Unleashed 1212 Mbps3 Mbps$70/mo
Unleashed 2525 Mbps3 Mbps$100/mo
Unleashed 5050 Mbps3 Mbps$150/mo
Unleashed 100100 Mbps5 Mbps$200/mo
Unleashed 150150 Mbps5 Mbps$300/mo

Prices and speeds are approximate and may vary by location. Promotional pricing may differ from regular rates.

Common Viasat Issues

Very high latency (600-700 ms) inherent to geostationary orbit
Rain fade causes speed drops and outages during heavy weather
Data priority thresholds may reduce speeds after high usage
Real-time gaming and video calls impaired by high latency
Upload speeds limited to 3-5 Mbps across all plans
Snow and ice accumulation on dish can interrupt service

How Pong.com Helps Viasat Customers

Most speed tests only measure raw throughput inside your ISP's network. Pong.com goes further, testing across the real public internet to reveal what your Viasat connection can actually do.

Bufferbloat Detection

Discover if your Viasat connection suffers from high latency under load. Bufferbloat causes lag and stuttering even on fast connections.

Jitter Analysis

Measure the consistency of your Viasat connection. High jitter means unreliable performance for gaming, video calls, and streaming.

Connection Health Grade

Get an A-F grade for your Viasat connection based on speed, latency, bufferbloat, and stability. Know exactly where you stand.

Real-World Experience Scores

See how your connection performs for specific activities: 4K streaming, video conferencing, competitive gaming, and web browsing.

Speed History Tracking

Track your Viasat speeds over time. Spot trends, identify peak-hour slowdowns, and catch degradation before it becomes a problem.

Public Internet Testing

Unlike tests that measure inside Viasat's network, Pong.com tests across the real internet, giving you speeds that match your actual experience.

Compare Viasat to Alternatives

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

50-300 Mbps down, 5-30 Mbps up

5G (n41, n71), 4G LTE (fallback)

AT&T Internet / Fiber

300-5000 Mbps (Fiber), 10-100 Mbps (DSL) down, 300-5000 Mbps (Fiber), 1-20 Mbps (DSL) up

Fiber (AT&T Fiber), DSL (legacy IPBB)

CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber

100-8000 Mbps (Fiber), 10-100 Mbps (DSL) down, 100-8000 Mbps (Fiber), 1-10 Mbps (DSL) up

Fiber (Quantum Fiber / FTTH), DSL (legacy CenturyLink)

Viasat FAQ

Is Viasat throttling my internet?
If your speed test results are significantly lower than what your Viasat plan advertises, throttling or network congestion could be the cause. Run a test on Pong.com to check your real speeds. Pong.com tests through the public internet (not inside Viasat's own network) so you get an accurate picture. Try testing at different times of day to see if speeds drop during peak hours.
What speeds should I expect from Viasat?
Viasat offers download speeds of 12-150 Mbps and upload speeds of 3-5 Mbps, depending on your plan and connection type (Geostationary Satellite (Ka-band)). On a wired Ethernet connection, you should typically see 70-90% of your plan's advertised speed. Wi-Fi speeds will be lower due to signal attenuation and interference. Use Pong.com to verify your actual speeds.
Why is my Viasat internet slow even with a fast plan?
Several factors can slow down your Viasat connection: bufferbloat (high latency under load), Wi-Fi interference from neighboring networks, outdated modem or router firmware, network congestion during peak hours, or issues with your home wiring. Pong.com tests all of these factors in a single test, including bufferbloat detection, jitter analysis, and a connection health grade.
Does Viasat have bufferbloat problems?
Bufferbloat can occur on any ISP connection, but it is especially common on Geostationary Satellite (Ka-band) connections. It causes your latency to spike when your connection is under load (e.g., downloading a file while on a video call). Pong.com specifically tests for bufferbloat and grades it from A (excellent) to F (severe). This tells you more about your real connection quality than download speed alone.

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