06-06-08 HUGHES Government Solutions at Satellite Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HUGHES Government Solutions at Satellite Conference

Advanced Satellite Broadband Networks for Government Agencies
Showcased at ISCe and ICSSC Conference

Germantown, Maryland, June 6, 2008 — Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite network solutions and services, will showcase its advanced fixed and mobile satellite solutions at the ISCe and AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC) 2008 being held June 10 - 12 in San Diego, California. Hughes executives will participate on informative panels focused on the impact of satellite technology on energy source and infrastructure protection, as well as broadband IP for Navy applications.

To schedule a briefing with a Hughes executive, please contact Mary Alice Johnson at (703) 606-2413 or maryalice@connellyworks.com .

WHAT: Hughes at ISCe and the AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC)

WHEN: June 10-12, 2008

WHERE: San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, San Diego, CA

Energy Source and Infrastructure Protection

Tuesday, June 10: 4:30p.m. – 5:30p.m.: Tony Bardo, Assistant Vice President, Government Markets, North American Division, will provide insight on the role of satellite broadband technology as part of this panel, addressing risk reduction strategies and communication technologies for safeguarding our nation's energy generation and transmission infrastructure.

Broadband and IP via Satellite for Navy Applications

Thursday, June 12: 2:00p.m. – 3:30p.m.: Dan Losada, Senior Director, Government Systems Division, will discuss how the U.S. Navy can leverage today's satellite broadband and IP capabilities, including commercial satellite communications capacity, ground segment solutions and access during peacetime, as well as contingency operations.

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/DVB-S2, 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 .