Industry Partnerships & Affiliations

We are proud to support 4-H, a premier youth development organization, and its initiatives to foster youth engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education.

Hughes is a long-time member of AFCEA, which connects government, military and industry professionals.

Hughes is a member of APEX, one of the world’s largest international airline associations committed to elevating the air travel experience for passengers.

Hughes is a member of this association promoting satellite communications in the Asia-Pacific region.

Offered as part of our HughesON™ managed network services portfolio, HPE Aruba Networking is a leading provider of next-generation wireless networking solutions for enterprises of all sizes worldwide.

Hughes utilizes the Celona purpose-built private wireless 5G solution within our managed network services portfolio.

As a Master Service Provider, Cisco solutions are available through the HughesON portfolio. In a world where the network has never been more critical to business success, Cisco helps you make a smooth digital transformation – extending beyond connectivity with capabilities core to the foundation of digital business including security, automation and analytics.

Hughes delivers Cisco Meraki cloud-managed networking as a service for distributed enterprises without the infrastructure build-out required for traditional solutions.

Hughes is an associate member on the Permanent Consultative Committee I (PCC.I) of CITEL, an organization working to further telecommunications policies, technologies and regulations.

Hughes is a Gold member of Conexxus, a non-profit that works to develop and implement technology standards for the convenience store and retail fueling market.

As retailers adjust to new industry demands, the flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of Ericsson’s solutions help extend, complement, and augment existing network infrastructure. Ericsson routers available as part of the Hughes suite of solutions.

Hughes is a corporate member of the Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium, an industry group committed to advancing the digital transformation of space systems by encouraging interoperability and vendor neutrality.

Fortinet provides top-rated network and content security across the IT infrastructure, as well as secure access products that share intelligence and work together to form a cooperative fabric. A long-term tech partner, Fortinet devices are integrated into Hughes solutions.

Hughes is an active member and corporate sponsor of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce, representing the business community of upper Montgomery County.

Hughes is member of GSOA, the global association that fosters collaboration among satellite operators worldwide, providing thought leadership and a unified voice for the sector.

Hughes supports the IFA in their mission to educate, develop and grow the franchise community.

Hughes is an active supplier member of the IFBTA, which promotes technology education and usage within the global food and beverage industries.

As part of the HughesON Managed VoIP service InnoMedia provides ATAs and other hardware components.

Raise your sales with digital signage from LG and Hughes. LG commercial displays can be set in portrait or landscape mode, and feature displays in a variety of sizes and specifications. Displays are compatible with the Hughes Media Players and commercial SmartTV models support the Hughes signage app.

With our headquarters in Germantown, Maryland, Hughes proudly supports the Maryland Technology Council, a collaborative community that supports its members as they drive innovation in the life sciences and technology fields.

Hughes is a member of NACS, the global association serving the convenience and fuel retailing industry.

Hughes is a member of the National Restaurant Association, representing and advocating on behalf of more than half a million restaurants.

Hughes is a long time member of the NRF, the world’s largest retail trade association representing retailers of all sizes.

The National Spectrum Consortium brings together government and industry customers to facilitate progress in spectrum capabilities as well as deliver policy and regulatory insights.

Offered as part of the HughesON Managed Security service, Lumifi provides security tools and services.

Offered as part of our HughesON managed VoIP and Distance Learning solutions, Poly delivers meeting quality for everyone – remote or in person.

Hughes is a supplier member of the Restaurant Technology Network, dedicated to connecting the restaurant technology ecosystem and solving industry challenges.

With support from Hughes, the Satellite Industry Association represents the unified voice for the U.S. commercial satellite industry and advocates for policy, regulatory and legislative issues impacting satellite businesses.

As a new member of the Seamless Air Alliance, Hughes is committed to accelerating the technology that enables airplane passengers to use their connected devices.

A long-standing member of the SSPI, Hughes gladly supports the association in promoting the value of space and satellite technologies and helping the industry attract, develop and retain talent to fuel its growth.

Hughes has a seat on the Titus Center for Franchising Advisory Board, which engages, educates and inspires current and future franchise leaders.

The WTA advocates for teleport operators and provides valuable industry research on the issues that matter most to the teleport sector, with support from Hughes.