Hughes Holds 12th Annual Seminar in Moscow on Broadband Satellite Technology and Solutions

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Hughes Holds 12th Annual Seminar in Moscow on Broadband Satellite Technology and Solutions

World Leader in Broadband Satellite Unveils Latest Products and Solutions, “Redefining the Network” for Enterprise, Government, and Consumer/SME Markets

Moscow, Russia, May 12, 2009 – Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the world's leading provider of broadband satellite networks and services will hold its 12 th annual technology seminar on May 13 in Moscow for its expanding base of authorized service provider customers from Russia and the CIS countries. Hughes senior executives from the USA and Russia will share the latest trends in the global broadband satellite market and present the company's latest technological innovations and solutions that are “Redefining the Network” for enterprise, government, and consumer/SME markets.

Hughes will introduce its latest advanced platform—the HX multi-mesh broadband satellite system which is uniquely capable of simultaneous mesh, star, and multi-star configurations. Building upon the many advanced features of the successful HN family, the new HX multi-mesh system supports multiple satellite in-route channels, enabling a dynamic mix of voice, data and video services at high quality of service levels. With over 1.9 million terminals shipped to customers in more than 100 countries, Hughes supplies the world's most technologically advanced and commercially successful broadband satellite systems available in the marketplace.

The seminar program includes presentations by special guests: David Hartshorn, Secretary General of the Global VSAT Forum; Leslie Klein, President and CEO, C-Com Satellite Systems Inc.; and Viktor Matveev, Commercial Director, Global Teleport.

Dr. Arunas Slekys, vice president and general manager, Russia/CIS business, said, “Hughes is proud to be hosting this 12th consecutive annual seminar in Moscow and to welcome both our many long-time and new customers, together with interested leaders and media from the telecom and broadband industries. Last year Hughes continued to lead in the Russia/CIS market as it does globally, and we now count 18 authorized service providers operating 27 NOCs (Network Operations Centers), with over 28,000 broadband satellite terminals throughout Russia and the region. Our latest HX multi-mesh system presented at today's seminar will unlock significant competitive advantages to our providers and ensure the highest quality of broadband services to their customers.”

Konstantin Lanin, head of Hughes' office in Moscow, commented, “The success of Hughes customers in Russia and CIS was and remains our primary objective. Our goal is to offer technological solutions that combine an optimal price-quality ratio with the highest level of reliability, all backed by comprehensive local technical and program support.”

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/DVB-S2, RSM-A and GMR-1. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 1.9 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 .