GERMANTOWN, Md., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- HughesNet®, the leading satellite internet
service, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report 360
Reviews as the Best Satellite Internet Provider of 2021. U.S. News
cites superior data performance and availability as competitive
differentiators for HughesNet, the flagship high-speed satellite
Internet service from Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an
innovator in satellite communications for 50 years.
U.S. News' online guide features in-depth information on
choosing an Internet service provider and covers a range of topics
including connection type, download/upload speeds and data
plans.
"The best rural internet option available today, HughesNet
delivers essential broadband to communities, businesses and
families across the U.S.," said Peter
Gulla, senior vice president, Hughes. "The recognition from
U.S. News is a welcome validation of our dedication to connecting
the unconnected and our continuous enhancement of the HughesNet
customer experience."
Today, HughesNet connects more than 1,500,000 families and
businesses across the Americas at broadband speeds in areas that
cable and wire-line providers have largely bypassed. The company
continues to innovate to better serve customers; for example,
optimizing the HughesNet network and developing a new satellite,
JUPITER™ 3, that will deliver additional high-throughput capacity
to meet customer needs.
HughesNet was named a top Internet service provider due to its
capabilities in mitigating packet (data) loss in comparison to
other satellite ISPs. According to the U.S. News review, its 20 GB
plan offers customers the best data-for-price ratio. HughesNet was
also recognized as a preferred service provider in rural areas due
to its presence where other providers do not operate.
U.S. News evaluated Internet service providers based on type of
plan, monthly cost and fees along with latency and consistency of
connection type. U.S. News' 360 Reviews team applied an unbiased
methodology that includes professional ratings and reviews,
consumer ratings and reviews and research comparing various
features of internet service providers.
About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News &
World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower
people to make better, more informed decisions about important
issues affecting their lives. A digital news and information
company focused on Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars and
News, USNews.com provides consumer advice, rankings and
analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all
stages of life. The 360 Reviews team brings the U.S. News approach
to consumer guidance into a broad set of consumer product and
service categories. More than 40 million people
visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance.
Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems,
LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport
technologies and networks for 50 years, 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. The Hughes flagship Internet service,
HughesNet®, connects more than 1.5 million subscribers
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, in-flight service providers, mobile network operators
and military customers. A managed network services provider, Hughes
supports nearly 500,000 enterprise sites with its HughesON™
portfolio of wired and wireless solutions. Headquartered in
Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes
is owned by EchoStar. To learn more, visit www.hughes.com or follow
HughesConnects on Twitter and LinkedIn.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is
a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions.
Headquartered in Englewood, Colo.,
and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in
communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and
EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more
information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on
Twitter.
©2021 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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