Connect to the Future with Hughes at Satellite 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Connect to the Future with Hughes at Satellite 2008

Hughes Executives Present on Eight Panels and Showcase the Power of Satellite Broadband Services for Government and Enterprises

Germantown, Md., February 25, 2008 - Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the world's leading provider of broadband satellite networks and services, will showcase the power of broadband services as it highlights its advanced fixed and mobile satellite offerings at the annual industry conference, Satellite 2008, February 25-28, in Washington DC.

Visitors to the booth can experience these services first-hand through interactive demos. From digital signage, to distance learning, to emergency communications and continuity of operations, Hughes is leading the way in bringing broadband to governments, enterprises, small businesses and consumers. Hughes executives will be presenting on several panels throughout the conference, addressing topics ranging from government solutions and hybrid networks, to Ka-Band opportunities and top satellite markets of the next half-decade.

To schedule a briefing with a Hughes executive, contact Donna Armstrong at 202-775-2650 or darmstrong@brodeur.com .

WHAT: Hughes at Satellite 2008, the satellite industry's leading conference and exhibition.

WHEN: February 25-28, 2008

WHERE: Washington Convention Center, Washington DC .

Government Solutions:

Monday, Feb. 25: 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Tony Bardo, assistant vice president, government solutions, will appear as part of the Vertical Satcom Markets panel.

The Future of Satellite:

Tuesday, Feb. 26: 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.: Mike Cook, senior vice president, sales and marketing, North America will discuss the top satellite markets of the next half-decade.

Hybrid Networks:

Tuesday, Feb. 26: 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.: CEO Pradman Kaul will discuss the union of satellite and terrestrial networks in the Satellite Ground Segment CEO Session.

International:

Wednesday, Feb. 27: 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Soheil Mehrabanzad, assistant vice president, Middle East/Africa region, will discuss the use of enterprise applications in the Middle East .

Non-Stop Telco Networks:

Wednesday, Feb. 27: 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Sampath Ramaswami, director of service development, will discuss satellite as a complement to terrestrial networks.

Building Value on the Bottom Line:

Wednesday, Feb. 27: 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Doug Medina, senior director marketing, North America will discuss how to obtain the most value from the satellite network.

Digital Signage:

Wednesday, Feb. 27: 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.: Mike Cook, senior vice president, sales and marketing, North America will discuss digital signage and how to best bring the message onto the store floor.

Ka-Band:

Thursday, Feb. 28: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Paul Gaske, EVP and GM, North America will discuss the pros and cons of Ka-Band.

Industry Challenges and Opportunities:

Thursday, Feb. 28: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Arunas Slekys, vice president corporate marketing and GM, Russia/CIS business will explore the challenges and opportunities for satellite-enabled communications.

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. Hughes has shipped more than 1.5 million systems to customers in over 100 countries. 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.

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 .