ViaSat Subsidiary NetNearU Joins Wireless Broadband Alliance

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- NetNearU, a ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) company, has joined the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA). The aim of the WBA, together with its over 100 members, is to secure an outstanding user experience through the global deployment of next generation Wi-Fi.

"Joining the WBA furthers our ability to collaborate with our partners and customers in the industry. In addition to this collaboration, being able to influence and benefit from shaping the future of our space will be an invaluable asset as we continue to grow," said Cody Catalena, general manager and VP at NetNearU.

NetNearU provides end-to-end management of Wi-Fi networks around the world, including network design, installation, management, monitoring and monetization. NetNearU's cloud-based TRACKOS™ software provides automated and real-time provisioning, authentication, billing, roaming, quality of service, advertising, network monitoring, and support for public Wi-Fi and other wireless Internet access networks. With TRACKOS, NetNearU has become a leader in cloud-based, white-labeled Wi-Fi software and managed services for wireless carriers, cable operators, the U.S. military, and other customers.

For more information contact [email protected].

About ViaSat (www.viasat.com)

ViaSat creates satellite and other wireless networking systems that efficiently deliver the most bandwidth for fast, secure, and high-performance communications to any location for consumers, governments, enterprises, and the military. The company offers Exede® services in North America, which feature ViaSat-1, the world's highest capacity satellite; worldwide mobile satellite services, including global tracking and messaging as well as high-speed in-flight Internet; satellite broadband networking systems; Wi-Fi and other hotspot operations, support, and management systems; and network-centric military communication systems and cybersecurity for the U.S. and allied governments. ViaSat also offers communication system design and a number of complementary products and technologies. Based in Carlsbad, California, ViaSat employs over 3,300 people in a number of locations worldwide for technology development, customer service, and network operations.

Exede is a registered trademark of ViaSat Inc.

NetNearU is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ViaSat Inc.

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