Hughes Network Systems

Hughes Network Systems, also known as Hughes, is a privately owned company headquartered in the US and owned by EchoStar. Founded in 1971, it employs approximately 2,970 individuals and reported $1.6B in revenue as of 2024. The company provides broadband equipment and services, managed services featuring smart, software-defined networking, and end-to-end network operation for millions of consumers, businesses, governments, and communities worldwide. Its flagship Internet service, HughesNet, connects millions across the Americas, and the Hughes JUPITER™ System powers Internet access for tens of millions globally. Hughes supplies more than 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, it supports hundreds of thousands of enterprise sites with its HughesON portfolio of wired and wireless solutions.