Hughes Signs Telecom Brokerage, Inc. as Master Sales Agent

TBI will sell HughesNet(R) broadband satellite solutions to businesses nationwide, complementing its terrestrial offerings

GERMANTOWN, Md., March 2 /PRNewswire/ — Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, today announced that it has signed Telecom Brokerage, Inc. (TBI) as an authorized Master Agent of HughesNet Business Solutions in the U.S.

TBI has been a premier Master Agent for terrestrial telecom providers since 1991, selling Internet access, local and long distance telephone, and managed services. HughesNet Business Solutions will complement TBI’s existing offerings, enabling TBI and its agents to bring broadband satellite connectivity to businesses beyond the reach of terrestrial connectivity, such as cable and DSL.

“Becoming a HughesNet Master Agent has opened up a new revenue stream and market segment for TBI,” said Geoff Shepstone, president of TBI. “With HughesNet Business Solutions we now are able to offer businesses broadband access for Internet and multi-site private networks in areas where terrestrial solutions are not an option or are too expensive, as well as a fully path diverse disaster back-up solution.”

Available nationwide, HughesNet Business Solutions address a key need of many companies operating in areas that are underserved by terrestrial broadband–areas where T1 access is prohibitively expensive, and DSL and cable are not available. Analysts estimate that there are more than three million such underserved businesses in the U.S. And many of those with terrestrial broadband do not have a viable back-up solution in place when their landline connection fails, resulting in lost revenue and unhappy customers.

“To be successful in today’s competitive marketplace, businesses need broadband, yet millions across the U.S. simply can’t get terrestrial access,” said Sam Baumel, assistant vice president for channel sales at Hughes. “We are excited that TBI has joined our prestigious list of channel partners to market HughesNet Business Solutions to this underserved market, providing a fast, reliable, always-on connection for Internet, private networks, or both.”

To become a HughesNet Channel Partner or to learn more about HughesNet Business Solutions, visit www.business.hughesnet.com.

About Telecom Brokerage Inc. (TBI)

Since 1991, Telecom Brokerage Inc. (TBI) has been a premier Master Agent for telecommunications services such as Internet, data, local, long distance and managed services. TBI simplifies the telecom purchasing experience for customers and is one of the nation’s largest telecom Master Agents, representing over sixty industry providers. With their knowledge and expertise, they offer a one-stop source for unbiased advice and the most aggressive prices on telecom services from major providers. Interested agents may contact TBI at agentsupport@tbicom.com, visit the website at www.tbicom.com, or call 847-465-4500.

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. Its broadband satellite products are based on global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI and ITU standards organizations, including IPoS, RSM-A, and GMR-1. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 1.5 million systems to customers in over 100 countries.

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. (Nasdaq: HUGH). For additional information, please visit www.hughes.com.

(C)2009 Hughes Network Systems, LLC. Hughes and HughesNet are registered trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.

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