Hughes Surpasses 5,000 ESA Terminals for OneWeb

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Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), has shipped over 5,000 HL1120W electronically steerable antenna (ESA) Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) terminals, establishing itself as a leading supplier for OneWeb. The HL1120W terminal features a low-profile design with a built-in modem, supporting speeds up to 195 Mbps down and 32 Mbps up. Hughes also develops gateway electronics and core modules for the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO system, capable of handling over 10,000 beam-to-beam and satellite-to-satellite handoffs per second. The company offers a fully managed LEO service, including design, installation, maintenance, and capacity, targeting business and government users in remote locations.

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• Shipped over 5,000 HL1120W ESA LEO terminals for OneWeb
• HL1120W terminal supports speeds up to 195 Mbps down and 32 Mbps up
• Develops gateway electronics handling 10,000+ handoffs per second
• Offers fully managed LEO service for enterprise and government users

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A leading supplier of enterprise class OneWeb LEO terminals

GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) company, announced the shipment of over 5,000 HL1120W electronically steerable antenna (ESA) Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) terminals. This milestone solidifies Hughes as a leading supplier of enterprise-class OneWeb LEO terminals.

The HL1120W terminal boasts a low-profile, full-duplex, self-aligning design with a built-in modem. Tailored for the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO constellation, it utilizes a phased array antenna with no moving parts, supporting Eutelsat OneWeb's impressive speeds of up to 195 Mbps down and 32 Mbps up. Its seamless transition from one satellite beam to the next every 11 seconds ensures uninterrupted connectivity. The terminals are manufactured at a new Hughes facility in Germantown, Maryland.

"We are seeing a digital transformation of both business and government services. This is creating a future where high-speed, low-latency connectivity needs to be ubiquitous," said Paul Gaske, COO of Hughes. "The EchoStar family of companies is meeting this demand by developing enterprise-class technologies that are mult-orbit, mult-transport, and globally available."

Hughes also develops and manufactures the gateway electronics and core modules used in every terminal on the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO system. These gateways are capable of facilitating more than 10,000 beam-to-beam and satellite-to-satellite handoffs per second.

"We are pleased to work with Hughes as an engineering and distribution partner for the Eutelsat OneWeb service," said Massimilano Ladovaz, COO, Eutelsat Group. "Our LEO constellation offers customers a high-speed, low latency global connectivity experience and together with Hughes, we are able to support digital transformations in business and government."

Hughes offers a fully managed LEO service that includes design, installation, maintenance, and capacity. This enterprise-grade, reliable, low-latency broadband service offers connectivity in remote locations. Coupled with Hughes Managed SD-WAN capabilities, business and government users can get connected when and where they need to do work.

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About Hughes
Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) 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, airlines, and communities worldwide. The Hughes flagship internet service, Hughesnet®, connects millions of people across the Americas, and the Hughes JUPITER™ System powers internet access for tens of millions more worldwide. Hughes supplies more than half the global satellite terminal market to leading satellite operators, mobile network operators and military customers. Hughes products and services have helped bring in-flight video and broadband to thousands of aircraft for over twenty years. A managed network services provider, Hughes supports approximately half a million enterprise sites with its HughesON™ portfolio of wired and wireless solutions. To learn more, visit https://www.hughes.com/ or follow HughesConnects on Twitter and LinkedIn.

©2024 Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company. Hughes and Hughesnet are registered trademarks and JUPITER is a trademark of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.

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FAQ

What milestone has Hughes Network Systems achieved with OneWeb LEO terminals?

Hughes Network Systems has shipped over 5,000 HL1120W electronically steerable antenna (ESA) Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) terminals for OneWeb, establishing itself as a leading supplier of enterprise-class OneWeb LEO terminals.

What are the key features of the Hughes HL1120W LEO terminal?

The Hughes HL1120W LEO terminal features a low-profile, full-duplex, self-aligning design with a built-in modem. It supports speeds up to 195 Mbps down and 32 Mbps up, and seamlessly transitions between satellite beams every 11 seconds for uninterrupted connectivity.

How does Hughes contribute to the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO system beyond terminals?

Hughes develops and manufactures the gateway electronics and core modules used in every terminal on the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO system. These gateways can facilitate more than 10,000 beam-to-beam and satellite-to-satellite handoffs per second.

What services does Hughes offer for LEO connectivity?

Hughes offers a fully managed LEO service that includes design, installation, maintenance, and capacity. This enterprise-grade service provides reliable, low-latency broadband connectivity in remote locations, coupled with Hughes Managed SD-WAN capabilities.