HughesNet Bridges Digital Divide in Southern Oregon
America's #1 Satellite Broadband Service Available Across Region Helping Remote Tourist Towns like Medford and Wineries Stay Connected
GERMANTOWN, Md., July 17 // -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, today announced it is successfully bridging the digital divide in southern Oregon by delivering its HughesNet(TM) broadband satellite service to consumers and small business owners across the region, including towns like Medford and Klamath Falls.
"There are a considerable number of people in communities across Oregon who still are unable to receive high-speed Internet access through cable, DSL, or any other terrestrial means," said Max Engel, Satellite and Broadband analyst at Frost & Sullivan. "For those consumers, satellite broadband offers a fantastic alternative to their dial-up service."
Unlike terrestrial solutions, HughesNet satellite broadband does not rely on cable or phone wires, making affordable broadband services available to consumers and small businesses everywhere, regardless of geography, at speeds comparable to digital subscriber line (DSL). The compact antenna dish needs only to have a clear view of the southern sky.
"With HughesNet, southern Oregon Internet users located near Crater Lake, the Lava Beds National Park, or the Rogue River National Forest can get the dependable broadband access they need," said Mike Cook, senior vice president of Hughes. "Whether an antique shop owner needs to quickly research a new, hard-to-find item or a winery proprietor wants to process orders more quickly and perform financial transactions more efficiently, with HughesNet customers can rest assured that they are receiving quality broadband service from the industry leader. With more than 30 years of experience in the satellite networking business, we pride ourselves in delivering high-speed Internet access to consumers and small businesses no matter where they live or work."
HughesNet currently serves more than 300,000 broadband customers in nearly 26,000 zip codes underserved by cable and DSL, all of whom have access to a state-of-the-art e-mail system, a personalized start page, and easily accessible customer support services.
For more information about HughesNet, please visit www.hughesnet.com/ or call: 1-866-556-9660.
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. To date, Hughes has shipped more than one 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 organization.
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. (BULLETIN BOARD: HGCM) . For additional information, please visit http://www.hughes.com/.
HUGHES, HUGHESNET, and IPOS are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.
Source: Hughes Network Systems, LLC
CONTACT: Judy Blake of Hughes Network Systems, LLC, +1-301-601-7330, jblake@hns.com; or Donna Taylor of Brodeur, +1-202-775-2650, dtaylor@brodeur.com, for Hughes Network Systems, LLC
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