HughesNet Bridges Digital Divide in Eastern Texas
America's #1 Satellite Broadband Service Available Across Region Helping Towns Like Lufkin and Nacogdoches Stay Connected
GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 15-- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, today announced it is successfully bridging the digital divide in eastern Texas by delivering its HughesNet(TM) broadband satellite service to consumers and small business owners across the region, including towns like Nacogdoches and Lufkin.
"There are a considerable number of people in communities across Texas 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, eastern Texas Internet users located in the Piney Woods, near the Sam Rayburn Lake or the Texas State Railroad State Park, can get the dependable broadband access they need," said Mike Cook, senior vice president of Hughes. "Whether a ranch owner needs to stay up-to-date on livestock pricing or a professor at Stephen F. Austin State University needs to conduct on-line research at home, 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: 866-819-0167.
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 www.hughes.com.
Source: Hughes Network Systems, LLC
CONTACT:
Judy Blake
Hughes Network Systems
Tel: 301-601-7330
Email: jblake@hns.com
Donna Taylor
Brodeur
Tel: 202-775-2650
Email: dtaylor@brodeur.com
Web site: http://www.hughesnet.com/
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