New High-quality Broadband Services Available for Consumers & Small Businesses
GERMANTOWN, Md., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC
(HNS) today announced that it has boosted the speed and performance of its
DIRECWAY(R) satellite broadband service for consumers and small businesses.
Powered by technology advancements in its latest DW7000 modem, HNS is
improving the Internet experience by offering new plans with speeds up to
twice as fast as existing offerings. The technology, previously available
only to larger companies, delivers high-quality, high-speed Internet to
everyone.
"Having broadband has become as necessary as owning a computer," said Mike
Cook, senior vice president, HNS. "Yet, millions of people don't have access
to cable or DSL. DIRECWAY means broadband for everyone -- whether to stay
connected or to be more competitive -- we're delivering an affordable,
high-speed Internet access solution that's available everywhere. Thousands of
new customers each month are joining our rapidly growing base of over
250,000 throughout the U.S."
Service Plans and Benefits
HNS is offering a wide range of DIRECWAY service plans to meet individual
requirements. Whether it's a residential customer that wants to download Web
pages quickly and ensure timely e-mail delivery, or a small business owner who
needs a package of e-commerce capabilities, there is a plan that meets that
need. By offering a variety of service plans and empowering subscribers to
select the one that's best for them, HNS is ensuring that consumers and small
business owners have a quality Internet experience, and one that delivers the
most value for their dollar.
DIRECWAY residential plans offer speeds up to one (1) megabit per second
and start at $59 per month. Small business plans start at $99 per month and
offer maximum speeds of up to two (2) megabits per second. All DW7000 plan
subscribers will benefit from:
-- Faster speeds;
-- Enhanced performance;
-- Advanced spam and virus protection;
-- Multiple e-mail accounts with large storage capacity;
-- 24X7 live technical support; and
-- A trusted provider with more than 30 years experience delivering
satellite services.
Broadband for Everyone
HNS can offer its subscribers unprecedented broadband choice because its
service isn't constrained by geography. With satellite, broadband is
available to urban, suburban, and rural Internet users -- even where DSL and
cable are not -- thereby helping to bridge the digital divide and eliminating
broadband "black holes."
"By making high-quality broadband service available to everyone, small
businesses can compete effectively in today's global economy, students can
experience the full spectrum of available Internet resources, and families can
download music, surf the Web, and stay in touch with friends and family around
the world," Cook added. "HNS is ensuring that consumers and small businesses
alike -- regardless of their locations -- get the connectivity they need, when
they need it."
To purchase DIRECWAY high-speed Internet or to learn more about the new
service plans, please visit http://www.direcway.com .
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS) is the world's leading provider of
broadband satellite network solutions for businesses and consumers, with more
than 800,000 systems ordered or shipped to customers in 85 countries. HNS
pioneered the development of high-speed satellite Internet access services and
IP-based networks, which it markets globally under the DIRECWAY brand.
DIRECWAY terminals are based on the IPoS (IP over Satellite) global standard,
approved by the TIA, ETSI, and ITU standards organizations.
Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, HNS
maintains sales and support offices worldwide. SkyTerra Communications, Inc.
(OTC Bulletin Board: SKYT) and The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTV) each own
50% of HNS. SkyTerra is its managing member. For additional information,
please visit http://www.hns.com .
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GERMANTOWN, Md., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC
(HNS) today announced that it has boosted the speed and performance of its
DIRECWAY(R) satellite broadband service for consumers and small businesses.
Powered by technology advancements in its latest DW7000 modem, HNS is
improving the Internet experience by offering new plans with speeds up to
twice as fast as existing offerings. The technology, previously available
only to larger companies, delivers high-quality, high-speed Internet to
everyone.
"Having broadband has become as necessary as owning a computer," said Mike
Cook, senior vice president, HNS. "Yet, millions of people don't have access
to cable or DSL. DIRECWAY means broadband for everyone -- whether to stay
connected or to be more competitive -- we're delivering an affordable,
high-speed Internet access solution that's available everywhere. Thousands of
new customers each month are joining our rapidly growing base of over
250,000 throughout the U.S."
Service Plans and Benefits
HNS is offering a wide range of DIRECWAY service plans to meet individual
requirements. Whether it's a residential customer that wants to download Web
pages quickly and ensure timely e-mail delivery, or a small business owner who
needs a package of e-commerce capabilities, there is a plan that meets that
need. By offering a variety of service plans and empowering subscribers to
select the one that's best for them, HNS is ensuring that consumers and small
business owners have a quality Internet experience, and one that delivers the
most value for their dollar.
DIRECWAY residential plans offer speeds up to one (1) megabit per second
and start at $59 per month. Small business plans start at $99 per month and
offer maximum speeds of up to two (2) megabits per second. All DW7000 plan
subscribers will benefit from:
-- Faster speeds;
-- Enhanced performance;
-- Advanced spam and virus protection;
-- Multiple e-mail accounts with large storage capacity;
-- 24X7 live technical support; and
-- A trusted provider with more than 30 years experience delivering
satellite services.
Broadband for Everyone
HNS can offer its subscribers unprecedented broadband choice because its
service isn't constrained by geography. With satellite, broadband is
available to urban, suburban, and rural Internet users -- even where DSL and
cable are not -- thereby helping to bridge the digital divide and eliminating
broadband "black holes."
"By making high-quality broadband service available to everyone, small
businesses can compete effectively in today's global economy, students can
experience the full spectrum of available Internet resources, and families can
download music, surf the Web, and stay in touch with friends and family around
the world," Cook added. "HNS is ensuring that consumers and small businesses
alike -- regardless of their locations -- get the connectivity they need, when
they need it."
To purchase DIRECWAY high-speed Internet or to learn more about the new
service plans, please visit http://www.direcway.com .
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS) is the world's leading provider of
broadband satellite network solutions for businesses and consumers, with more
than 800,000 systems ordered or shipped to customers in 85 countries. HNS
pioneered the development of high-speed satellite Internet access services and
IP-based networks, which it markets globally under the DIRECWAY brand.
DIRECWAY terminals are based on the IPoS (IP over Satellite) global standard,
approved by the TIA, ETSI, and ITU standards organizations.
Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, HNS
maintains sales and support offices worldwide. SkyTerra Communications, Inc.
(OTC Bulletin Board: SKYT) and The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTV) each own
50% of HNS. SkyTerra is its managing member. For additional information,
please visit http://www.hns.com .
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