GERMANTOWN, Md., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network
Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite
networks and services, today announced an agreement with American
Farm Bureau Inc. (AFB Inc.) to offer Farm Bureau members in
participating states who activate a new HughesNet high-speed
satellite Internet account an attractive discount on the monthly
service plan fee.
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Many Farm Bureau members live in areas that don't have access to
affordable, high-speed Internet service such as DSL or cable and
will benefit from this new agreement. Currently 16 state Farm
Bureaus plan to offer this new benefit to their members according
to Ron Gaskill, managing director of
AFB, Inc.
"We are pleased to offer HughesNet for Farm Bureau members who
live and work in areas where high-speed DSL or cable Internet
access is not available," Gaskill said. "Farm Bureau members who
activate a new HughesNet account will benefit by getting the
nation's #1 satellite broadband service at a discounted monthly
rate."
The discount will be applied to the Farm Bureau member's
standard monthly service fee for any new HughesNet account. Farm
Bureau members who qualify for assistance under the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) are ineligible for
discounted rates offered through the Farm Bureau program.
"Hughes is excited about this opportunity to serve Farm Bureau
members. With HughesNet they will enjoy fast, always-on connections
for both their personal and business needs," said Allen McCabe, vice president for Channel Sales
at Hughes. "We're proud to be teaming with the American Farm Bureau
and look forward to helping Farm Bureau members save money with the
nation's largest and reliable satellite broadband service."
To determine eligibility for the Farm Bureau program and to sign
up for a new HughesNet account, Farm Bureau members should call the
Hughes toll-free telephone number for Farm Bureau members, 1
(866) 556-9661, and provide their Farm Bureau membership
number.
About American Farm Bureau Inc.
American Farm Bureau Inc., located in Washington, D.C., is an affiliate of the
American Farm Bureau Federation. They negotiate agreements that
provide enhanced services and reduced costs to Farm Bureau members.
The HughesNet offering is only the latest addition to a long list
of Farm Bureau membership benefits that offer discounts on
everything from prescriptions to mobile phone service, apparel,
tools, vehicles, hotel stays, car rentals, and Visa Business card
services. More information on these and other membership benefits
is available at http://fbcountry.com.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) is the world's leading
provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering
innovative network technologies, managed services and solutions for
enterprises and governments globally. HughesNet is the #1
high-speed satellite Internet service in the marketplace, with
offerings to suit every budget. To date, Hughes has shipped more
than 2.5 million systems to customers in over 100 countries,
representing over 50% market share. Its products employ global
standards approved by TIA, ETSI and ITU organizations, including
IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A, and GMR-1.
Headquartered outside Washington,
D.C., in Germantown,
Maryland, USA, Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) operates
sales and support offices worldwide, and is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Hughes Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUGH). For more
information, please visit www.hughes.com.
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