Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), a subsidiary of EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS), has announced a significant partnership with Nilesat, a prominent satellite operator in the MENA region. Nilesat has selected Hughes’ state-of-the-art JUPITER™ System Gateway and will utilize Hughes JUPITER terminals for its Nilesat 301 satellite. This deployment is scheduled to commence in Q2 and is anticipated to be fully operational by the end of Q3 2024.
Expressing the strategic importance of this collaboration, Major General Sameh Katta, Chairman and CEO of Nilesat, stated, “Our vision at Nilesat is to set the standard for satellite services in the MENA region. Through meticulous technical and commercial evaluations, we concluded that the Hughes JUPITER System offers the efficiency, reliability, flexibility, and high performance necessary to enhance service delivery to our subscribers.”
Highlighting the growing demand for internet access in the MENA region, Vaibhav Magow, Vice President at Hughes, remarked, “Hughes is proud to collaborate with Nilesat to extend internet access to rural areas. Our JUPITER System has emerged as the benchmark for satellite connectivity and is well-positioned to meet Nilesat’s requirements effectively.”
Renowned for its leading-edge technology, the Hughes JUPITER System addresses operator needs by optimizing bandwidth and cost efficiencies, surpassing other satellite ground systems. The latest iteration of the JUPITER technology incorporates software-defined satellite networking and dynamic in-route reconfiguration to achieve optimal efficiency. Additionally, the integration of a “system on a chip” within each user terminal supports high-speed connections and diverse service offerings, ensuring a seamless user experience.
