Hughes Signs Clear Channel Satellite as Reseller

Newest Reseller of HughesNet(R) Business Solutions Will Deliver Enhanced “Out-of-Home” Advertising Offerings

GERMANTOWN, Md., April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, today announced that it has signed Clear Channel Satellite as an authorized reseller of HughesNet broadband satellite solutions in the U.S. Clear Channel Satellite is a leading provider of satellite communications for radio networks, TV stations, and corporate applications that include VoIP, video, digital signage, and data communications. Clear Channel will utilize the nationwide HughesNet broadband service to enhance its out-of-home advertising offerings and digital billboard connectivity, as well as to expand its distance learning solutions.

“We are excited to become a HughesNet reseller,” said Don Harms, president of Clear Channel Satellite. “HughesNet brings us an innovative suite of services that address the full scope of our customers’ needs. From single-site access to private mesh networks to multicast content distribution, HughesNet enables us to offer unique and cost-effective solutions that will improve the value we bring to our customers, while enhancing our revenue opportunities.”

Clear Channel Satellite will have access to the full range of HughesNet satellite broadband services, including high-speed Internet access, VPNs, dedicated, private mesh networks, and broadband backup to guard customers against costly landline failures. As a HughesNet reseller, Clear Channel Satellite will be able to deliver business solutions on a scalable and easy-to-deploy basis, while retaining a high level of flexibility to customize and manage the services to meet the unique needs of their end customers.

“Clear Channel Satellite has a strong track record of providing high-performance satellite-based solutions to the media and advertising verticals, as well as to businesses of all sizes,” said Sam Baumel, Hughes assistant vice president of channel sales. “We’re excited they’ve joined our growing reseller family, and look forward to providing our innovative products and services for them to deliver the best possible communications solutions and value proposition to their customers.”

“HughesNet has opened the opportunity door even wider for us, allowing us to service all our enterprise clients. Our focus is on finding the right solution for each client–both equipment and service,” said Monty Dent, Clear Channel director of sales.

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

About Clear Channel Satellite

Clear Channel Satellite is a leader in satellite communications for radio networks, television stations, government agencies, large corporations, small to medium size companies and schools. Clear Channel Satellites provides turnkey solutions with a well devised customer service department to support customers’ satellite needs. Its new, state-of-the-art facility is located near Denver, Colorado with geographical redundancy that is manned 24/7/365. For more information, please visit www.clearchannelsatellite.com.

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(R) 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/DVB-S2, RSM-A and GMR-1. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 1.9 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.

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