Hughes Network Systems - About the company
Hughes Network Systems is an acquired company based in Germantown (United States), founded in 1971 by Hughes Ghaziabad, Kagedren Hughes and Jean Pestana. It operates as a Provider of satellite communication services. Hughes Network Systems has raised an undisclosed amount in funding, with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 633 active competitors, including 36 funded and 83 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like ViaSat, Skylo and Eutelsat.
Company Details
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Key Metrics
Founded Year
1971
Location
Germantown, United States
Stage
Acquired
Latest Funding Round
Last Known Valuation
$***** as on Feb 14, 2011
Investors
Ranked
28th among 633 active competitors
Employee Count
3,168 as on Sep 30, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
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Exit Details
Acquired by EchoStar (Feb 14, 2011)
Legal entities associated with Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HUGHES SATELLITE SYSTEMS CORP CIN: 1533758 , United States, Active | $1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2025) | - | - | |
Hughes Dataflo Solutions Ltd CIN: NI668075 , United Kingdom, Deadpooled | Feb 27, 2020 | £0 - £1M (As on Feb 28, 2023) | - |
Hughes Network Systems's acquisition details
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Hughes Network Systems's funding and investors
Hughes Network Systems has raised funding over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on 2004. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Aug 31, 2010 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Hughes Network Systems has 4 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Hughes Network Systems:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 31, 2010 | 5177271 | Grant (prize money) | 9581411 | 9122717 | 1753526 | 5079093 |
2004 | 1863 | Conventional Debt | 5290 | 9034 | 6092 | 9849 |
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Hughes Network Systems' founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Hughes Network Systems are Hughes Ghaziabad, Kagedren Hughes and Jean Pestana. Ashok Sahu is the CEO of Hughes Network Systems.
Here are the details of Hughes Network Systems' key team members:
- Hughes Ghaziabad: Owner of Hughes Network Systems. Contact Info: 1 email address
- Kagedren Hughes: Owner of Hughes Network Systems. Contact Info: 1 email address
- Jean Pestana: Proprietário of Hughes Network Systems. Contact Info: 1 email address
- Ashok Sahu: CEO of Hughes Network Systems. Contact Info: 1 email address
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Hughes Network Systems' employee count trend
Hughes Network Systems has 3,168 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Hughes Network Systems's employee count trend over the years:
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Hughes Network Systems's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Hughes Network Systems include ViaSat, Skylo and Eutelsat. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Hughes Network Systems, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st |  ViaSat 1986, Carlsbad (United States), Public | Provider of satellite internet services, solutions, and related communication technologies | - | 73/100 | |
2nd | Skylo 2017, San Mateo (United States), Series C | Provider of satellite connectivity for sensor data, SMS, and voice calls | $183M | 72/100 | |
3rd | Provider of commercial satellite coverage, broadband network, and data connectivity services | - | 70/100 | ||
4th |  Starlink 2018, Hawthorne (United States), Funding Raised | Developer of satellite-based internet connectivity solutions | - | 70/100 | |
5th | SES Satellites 1985, Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Public | Provider of satellite-based communication services | - | 69/100 | |
6th | Thuraya 1997, Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Acquired | Provider of mobile satellite communication solutions | $291M | 68/100 | |
7th | Provider of data, wireless internet, and satellite communication services | $650M | 67/100 | ||
8th |  Astranis 2015, San Francisco (United States), Series E | Developer of satellite-based communication services | $1.05B | 67/100 | |
9th | Inmarsat 1979, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Developer of satellite-based communication services | - | 67/100 | |
10th | Provider of internet connection to space services | $273M | 66/100 | ||
28th | Hughes Network Systems 1971, Germantown (United States), Acquired | Provider of satellite communication services | - | 53/100 |
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Hughes Network Systems's Investments and acquisitions
Hughes Network Systems has made 2 investments in OneWeb and OneWeb and acquired Anderson Connectivity.Here is the list of these investments and acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 22, 2025 | Acquisition | 2005 | Melbourne (United States) | |
Jul 27, 2020 | Investments | 2012 | London (United Kingdom) | |
Jun 25, 2015 | Investments | 2012 | London (United Kingdom) |
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News related to Hughes Network Systems
Filter this listMedia has covered Hughes Network Systems for a total of 17 events in the last 1 year, 11 of them have been about company updates and 1 about partnerships.
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Hughes Network Debt-Holders Seek Greater Control in Bankruptcy ProceedingsAdvanced Television•Sep 17, 2026•Hughes Network Systems
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NIGCOMSAT Selects Hughes JUPITER Scalable Gateway for Nigeria's Next-Gen SatellitesFinancial Post•Sep 16, 2026•Hughes Network Systems, Nigerian Communications Satellite
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Latham & Watkins Advises PatientIQ on US$30 Million Series C FundingLegal Desire•Sep 06, 2026•Hughes Network Systems
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Hughes Network Bankruptcy Talks Breakdown Amid Debt Restructuring NegotiationsAdvanced Television•Aug 21, 2026•Hughes Network Systems, EchoStar
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Hughes Network Files for BankruptcyAdvanced Television•Aug 03, 2026•Hughes Network Systems, EchoStar
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EchoStar CEO resigns as company shifts strategic directionSeeking Alpha•Jul 07, 2026•EchoStar, Hughes Network Systems
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Starlink, Hughes, Claro Apply for Colombia Rural Satellite Pilot ProgramsTelecompaper•Jul 07, 2026•Starlink, Hughes Network Systems, Claro
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Hughes Net Faces Severe Financial Difficulties Amid Subscriber LossAdvanced Television•May 14, 2026•Hughes Network Systems
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Air India Selects Hughes for In-Flight Connectivity TransformationGlobeNewswire•Apr 14, 2026•Air India, Hughes Network Systems
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Eutelsat Expands LEO Connectivity for Rail MarketAdvanced Television•Mar 24, 2026•Eutelsat, Hughes Network Systems
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