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Telehealth at home

See your doctor from your kitchen table.

Here's how much internet a video visit really needs. Spoiler: not much.

The gap

What you'll use it for

  • Video visits
  • Counseling and behavioral health
  • Remote monitoring (blood pressure, glucose)
  • Patient portals
  • E-prescriptions
  • Specialist follow-ups without the long drive

How much is enough for you?

We started you with a typical household for this page: 2 people, 1 HD stream, 1 video call daily. Change anything to match yours.

Build your busiest hour

Think weekday evening. Tap + for everything happening at the same time.

  • 2Browsing and socialPhones and tablets1
  • 5HD streamingTV, laptop or tablet1
  • 204K streamingBig-screen TV0
  • 4Video calls and classesWork, school, telehealth1
  • 3Online gamingNeeds low lag0
  • 2Cameras and smart homeDoorbell, thermostat0
People at home2

YOUR NUMBER

13 Mbps

Your number: 13 Mbps.

With 20% headroom so nothing buffers.

You

Satellite plan ~80

Satellite covers you, with room to spare.

Satellite covers you, with room to spare.

See plans for 13 Mbps

First, your ZIP

Lock it in works once we know Viasat reaches your area.

Our estimate: your household uses about 141 GB a month. Unleashed fits best, because unlimited high-speed data covers that comfortably.Edit household

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Essentials

About 80 Mbps · bursts to 150

from $39.99/mo

for 12 months, then $69.99/mo

Data
150 GB high-speed
then standard data, may be slower at busy times
Contract
24-month term
Install
Free professional installation
Support
EasyCare available as an add-on

Great for

  • · Browsing, email and social
  • · HD streaming most evenings
  • · Smaller, lighter-use homes
Best fit for your household
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Unleashed

About 80 Mbps · bursts to 180

from $69.99/mo

for 12 months, then $99.99/mo

Data
Unlimited high-speed
may be slower at busy times if you use more than most
Contract
No annual contract
Install
Free professional installation
Support
EasyCare available as an add-on

Great for

  • · Families streaming daily
  • · School and work calls
  • · No data counting
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Unleashed Max

About 80 Mbps · bursts to 200

from $109.99/mo

for 12 months, then $179.99/mo

Data
Unlimited priority data
may be slower at busy times if you use more than most
Contract
No annual contract
Install
Free professional installation
Support
EasyCare support included

Great for

  • · Working from home daily
  • · Big households
  • · Smoothest at busy times

Promotional prices for new customers, shown as of October 2026. Plans, prices and speeds vary by address and Viasat confirms them for your home. A $15/mo equipment lease applies to every plan. Taxes extra. A one-time activation fee may apply. Speeds are 'up to' and not guaranteed.

The Internet Guide is a Viasat referral partner and may earn a fee when you sign up. It never changes your price.

Help you may qualify for

  • VA Digital Divide (veterans)

    Loaned tablets and telehealth access points for eligible veterans.

    Official site(opens in a new tab)

  • Lifeline

    Up to $9.25 a month off phone or internet, or up to $34.25 on Tribal lands. One discount per household, renewed each year. Ask Viasat whether Lifeline applies to your plan.

    Official site(opens in a new tab)

Real talk

Video visits need a steady connection more than a fast one. Sit near the router, pause big downloads, and if video drops, most services offer a phone visit.

Questions, answered

About 1.5 Mbps up and down is a common minimum for a video visit.

Related lessons

Words to know

Check your address

Start with your ZIP. Viasat confirms your exact address.

Checked October 2026.