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Paul Konopka
About Paul Konopka
Paul Konopka brings a legal eye and a profound interest on regulatory issues to the Inside ViaSat blog. As ViaSat’s Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Space, Paul supports the intersection for where legal, government affairs and engineering all come together.
Digital Inclusion

Satellite: solving our nation’s important communications challenges

November 9, 2017 Paul Konopka

The satellite industry has always been about helping overcome important communications challenges. When we needed more video competition to cable, direct broadcast satellite (DBS) helped bring it, creating a $100 billion industry. GPS literally helps […]

Digital Inclusion

Satellite is critical for keeping us connected

November 8, 2017 Paul Konopka

We believe every American should have access to high quality connected broadband — on any platform, anywhere, any time, and with any device. Enabling consumers to continuously connect requires that we have a vibrant vision […]

Digital Inclusion

Satellite: A way to say good-bye to the digital divide

November 6, 2017 Paul Konopka

Today, America has too many people who are not able to enjoy all of the benefits of high-quality broadband internet because they are on the wrong side of the digital divide. However, modern, high-capacity satellites […]

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