Hughes Network Systems

Hughes Network Systems, also known as Hughes, is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. It is a subsidiary of EchoStar. Founded in 1971, the company employs approximately 2970 individuals and reported $1.4B in revenue as of 2025. The company specializes in enterprise connectivity services, offering satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks. It provides broadband equipment and services, managed services featuring smart, software-defined networking, and end-to-end network operation for consumers, businesses, governments, and communities worldwide. Its internet service, HughesNet, connects individuals across the Americas, and the Hughes JUPITER™ System enables internet access for tens of millions more globally. The company supplies over half the global satellite terminal market to satellite operators, in-flight service providers, mobile network operators, and military customers. As a managed network services provider, Hughes supports hundreds of thousands of enterprise sites with its HughesON portfolio of wired and wireless solutions.