[SatNews] Achieving platinum status is a lofty achievement for this local dealer...

Dean’s Satellite Service, a Wisconsin-based satellite television and Internet access dealer, has been awarded platinum dealer status by Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) for its success in acquiring and supporting new residential and business customers of HughesNet®, the Company's high-speed satellite Internet service. With more than 550,000 subscribers in 96 percent of America’s zip codes, HughesNet satellite broadband reaches communities everywhere, including those underserved or unserved by terrestrial technologies such as DSL or cable. Dean’s Satellite Service’s commitment to its community and consistently impeccable customer care can be credited for the company’s success. Dean’s Satellite Service owners, Dean and Sonya Pennel, make sure that the company is very involved in their town of Sparta, Wisconsin. They participate in several community efforts throughout the year including supporting the local sports leagues through donations and volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club of Sparta.