Hughes Network Systems LLC, Defense and Government Systems Division

Hughes makes connectivity possible by delivering essential broadband solutions. These include internet access for rural communities, sophisticated multi-orbit and multi-transport networking, secure defense communications, and a global, converged satellite-terrestrial 5G network. Hughes has supplied a growing ecosystem of service providers, government agencies and businesses with advanced broadband systems and terminals, mobile satellite systems, handhelds and IP data terminals, for over 50 years. These technologies enable the delivery of privately operated and branded services and solutions for broadband connectivity for voice, email, file transfers and remote applications, including 911 and critical network backup. In addition, Hughes communications support emergency connectivity for first responders, government workers and citizens so these users can stay connected no matter where communications is needed. Technology solutions range from next-generation satellites, to terrestrial fixed and wireless technologies such as 5G to support mobile connectivity, satellite backhaul of 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G and IoT networks.