Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), a subsidiary of EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS), has proudly announced the expansion of its JUPITER™ 3 satellite services across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, and Colombia. Launched in July 2023, the JUPITER™ 3 satellite swiftly assumed its position at the 95 West orbital slot, followed by rigorous testing procedures. The satellite commenced commercial operations on December 19, 2023, after successfully completing its tests.
Over the past 90 days, Hughes has introduced innovative Hughesnet services tailored for both individual consumers and business users throughout the Americas. Peter Gulla, Senior Vice President at Hughes, expressed satisfaction with the overwhelmingly positive feedback received from users and dealers. Gulla emphasized the significant demand for connectivity, particularly in rural areas lacking reliable services. He highlighted the successful alignment of Hughesnet plans with market expectations, offering unparalleled speed and affordability. The Fusion plans, catering to both home and business needs, deliver low-latency service previously inaccessible in rural regions.
JUPITER™ 3 boasts impressive speeds of up to 100 Mbps and features over 300 spot beams. Leveraging the Ka-band spectrum alongside Q-band and V-band for gateways, this geostationary satellite employs cutting-edge technology to ensure seamless connectivity. Supported by a sophisticated cloud-based ground system, equipped with a robust private fiber backbone, and powered by AI-driven network management, JUPITER™ 3 optimizes traffic flow in real-time, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput.
Tim Robinson, Owner of 21st Century Communications, shared insights into the transformative impact of Hughesnet services on subscribers’ lives. He recounted instances where customers were moved to tears of joy upon experiencing reliable internet connectivity for the first time. Robinson emphasized the tangible difference made in customers’ lives through Hughesnet, powered by the exceptional capabilities of JUPITER™ 3.
Beyond consumer services, JUPITER™ 3 plays a pivotal role in delivering Hughes’ services to airlines, enterprises, and government entities. Hughes envisions a future of managed services across multiple orbits, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity tailored to customers’ specific needs, regardless of location or time constraints.
