Originally Posted by
MCO Flyer
The F1 satellite will be operational effective in June over the Americas. While it’s capacity has been reduced thanks to the Antenna malfunction, it should start providing some WiFi coverage on TPAC routes to at least Alaska (and finally Hawaii). Beyond that will have to wait until the new Asia sector ViaSat 3 satellite launches next year.
https://spacenews.com/viasat-prepari...t-3-satellite/
Your SpaceNews link is the same one I posted at the bottom of my original post that you quoted.