Yes, Viasat and Exede are the same satellite internet company.  EarthLink satellite internet however is powered by Viasat, as well as AT&T, CenturyLink, and Frontier. Customers have the option to use EarthLink to get service from major internet service providers without having to deal directly with them. As with any company name changes, it's a good idea to keep an eye on your monthly bills to make sure you're not double charged by your provider under both the new name and the old name. One Viasat customer noted they were charged for both WildBlue and Exede service back in the day. Yipes!