Hughes’ New Broadband Satellite Solution Optimized for Smaller Networks

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, June 22, 2006/Satnews Daily/ — Hughes Network Systems, LLC has announced the introduction of a new broadband satellite platform, the HX System, a cost-effective solution for smaller networks that provides high Quality of Service (QoS) and employs the most efficient implementation of the DVB-S2 industry standard with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM).

Hughes said the HX System is compliant with IPoS (IP over Satellite), the first global satellite industry standard approved by TIA in North America, and ETSI and ITU in Europe. The HX System utilizes advanced bandwidth management techniques, enabling operators to provide their customers with a high quality of service while maximizing satellite efficiency. Optimized for smaller networks, the HX design builds upon a solid and field-proven foundation, leveraging many of the features and functionality of the widely deployed Hughes broadband satellite technology -- with over 900,000 terminals shipped worldwide, according to Hughes.

Pradman Kaul, chairman and CEO, said the HX was designed specifically for smaller networks with a high QoS requirement, and without compromising on the features and functionality of our successful HN System. “We are continually advancing our product set to deliver higher speeds and improved bandwidth management, so that our customers -- both service providers and their end users -- realize the highest quality and most cost-effective solutions available in the marketplace,” he said.

The HX System supports high uplink channel rates, up to 3.2 Mbps, enabling operators to provide bandwidth intensive applications such as: Cellular backhaul, Maritime, Upstream oil and gas exploration and Video conferencing.

The advanced bandwidth management features of the HX System give operators the ability to efficiently allocate satellite bandwidth as a "virtual pool." Instead of dedicating bandwidth to specific users, the HX System provides an "IP cloud in the sky." If a customer or group of terminals is not fully utilizing their allocated bandwidth, the HX System reallocates this bandwidth to other users, while assuring that bandwidth will be available when needed, Hughes said.

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