Viasat $VSAT (-0,44 %)a global leader in satellite communications, announced the addition of Serbia to its award-winning European Aviation Network (EAN).
This network expansion, realized in cooperation with Deutsche Telekom $DTE (-0,72 %) improves in-flight connectivity (IFC) for airlines and passengers flying through Serbian airspace on EAN-equipped aircraft.
The expanded coverage is made possible by the commissioning of new ground stations that will improve connectivity services on flights across the region, including flights to and from the Balkans, as well as from Germany and Western Europe to Greece and other routes.
IFC offerings across Europe continue to evolve, and while airlines are increasingly turning to "freemium" and "full and free" offerings, EAN's scalability continues to provide a superior passenger experience that supports a variety of business models and offers maximum flexibility to airlines.
EAN is the world's first and only connectivity solution to integrate S-band satellite coverage with a complementary Ground Component (CGC) network. EAN, part of Viasat's global aviation portfolio, is specifically designed to address the challenges of congested European airspace and frequent flight maneuvers, providing a seamless, low-latency broadband experience that meets expectations on the ground.