05-07-07 Broadband Within Reach: Hughes' New Low Price Makes Broadband Dream a Reality for Underserved Communities

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Broadband Within Reach: Hughes' New Low Price Makes Broadband Dream a Reality for Underserved Communities

New HughesNet satellite broadband subscribers will enjoy a significant price reduction on Hughes equipment and standard installation

Germantown, Md., May 7, 2007— Effective May 7, new subscribers to HughesNet™ high-speed Internet satellite service will enjoy a significant reduction in price on Hughes equipment and standard installation. Now consumers in underserved areas can get fast broadband service at a new, affordable price.

According to Frost and Sullivan, it is estimated that about 40 percent of the population in North America is not reached by terrestrial broadband, such as cable and DSL. For these consumers, satellite broadband is an ideal solution. In fact, more than 327,000 small businesses and consumers already use the HughesNet satellite broadband service for Internet connectivity.

The HughesNet satellite broadband service is available anywhere in the continental United States to anyone who has an unobstructed view of the southern sky. It is not dependent on telephone or cable companies rolling out broadband access lines to hard-to-reach or remote areas.

Combined with the current $100 mail-in rebate available through June 30th, new HughesNet subscribers who sign up for the Home, Pro, or ProPlus service plans, will be able to purchase Hughes equipment with standard installation for only $299.98. This represents a $100 reduction in price. Monthly service plans start as low as $59.99.

HughesNet is an always-on, two-way broadband satellite service without the need for a telephone line. All HughesNet customers have access to a state-of-the-art email system, a personalized start page, five (5) email accounts with 2 GB of storage per account, spam and virus filtering, and easily accessible customer support services.

To take advantage of these new low prices, learn more about HughesNet, and sign up for the HughesNet service, visit www.hughesnet.com . Hughes has over 1,000 independent dealers across the U.S. who can quickly and efficiently install the Hughes equipment. You can also sign up for HughesNet service and purchase equipment at more than 7,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City , RadioShack, and 20 top online sellers.

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 1.2 million systems to customers in over 100 countries. Its broadband satellite products are based on the IPoS (IP over Satellite) global standard, approved by the TIA, ETSI, and ITU standards organizations.

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 .