Hughes Signs Broad Sky Networks to Resell HughesNet Business Solutions

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Hughes Signs Broad Sky Networks to Resell HughesNet Business Solutions

Germantown, Md., January 27, 2009 — Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, today announced that it has signed Broad Sky Networks as an authorized reseller of HughesNet^® broadband satellite business solutions in the U.S. Broad Sky is a leading reseller of business-class satellite Internet communications services in North America to enterprises, retailers and telecommuters.

“Becoming a HughesNet reseller was a natural fit for Broad Sky,” said Mike Mudd, president of Broad Sky Networks. “HughesNet Business Solutions allows us to offer a best-of-breed service that will grow as our customers grow. The innovative technology behind HughesNet enables us to enter new verticals and bring the newest technology to the business market.”

The channel partner program for HughesNet Business Solutions gives resellers access to the full range of HughesNet satellite broadband services, including high-speed Internet access and private networking. Under this program, Hughes resellers like Broad Sky Networks can deliver business solutions on a scalable and easy-to-deploy basis, while retaining a high level of flexibility to customize and manage the services to meet the unique needs of their end customers.

HughesNet Business Solutions address a key need of companies for both primary and backup broadband services. As a primary service, HughesNet gives companies operating in rural areas access to cost-effective broadband via satellite where DSL is not available and T1 access is prohibitively expensive. And for those businesses that have terrestrial broadband access as their primary connectivity, HughesNet offers a truly path-diverse, disaster recovery solution in the event their landline connection fails. Now business customers purchasing solutions from Broad Sky will have access to these high-speed data services throughout the U.S. using HughesNet.

“Resellers enjoy an extremely close relationship with their customers,” said Sam Baumel , Hughes assistant vice president of channel sales. “They are in tune with their customers' business needs, they know what technology solutions best fit those needs, and they are ideally positioned to add value through customized solutions and support. Hughes understands the important role that the resellers play and we are eager to work with Broad Sky Networks to demonstrate the unique value proposition and differentiators of HughesNet satellite services.”

To learn more about HughesNet Business Solutions, visit www.business.hughesnet.com .

About Broad Sky Networks

Broad Sky Networks is a leading reseller of business-class satellite Internet communications services in North America. Broad Sky leverages its wide selection of broadband satellite carriers, Voice over IP (VoIP), and private and public security technologies to enable businesses to lower costs, increase security, and enhance productivity. Businesses of all sizes can easily and securely communicate between their headquarters, branch offices, retail locations, mobile workers, and business partners anywhere. www.broadskynetworks.net .

About Hughes Network Systems

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the global leader in providing broadband satellite networks and services for large enterprises, governments, small businesses, and consumers. HughesNet encompasses all broadband solutions and managed services from Hughes, bridging the best of satellite and terrestrial technologies. Its broadband satellite products are based on global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI and ITU standards organizations, including IPoS, RSM-A, and GMR-1. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 1.5 million systems to customers in over 100 countries.

Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes maintains sales and support offices worldwide. Hughes is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUGH). For additional information, please visit www.hughes.com .