Hughes Applies for Listing on NASDAQ Global Market

GERMANTOWN, Md., July 7, 2006/Satnews Daily/ ― Hughes Communications, Inc. (HUGHES) (BULLETIN BOARD: HGCM) has applied to list its common stock on the NASDAQ Global Market (formerly known as the NASDAQ National Market).

Hughes said its common stock has been quoted on the Over-the-Counter ("OTC") Bulletin Board market since it became a publicly traded company in February 2006.

Until commencement of trading on the NASDAQ Global Market, Hughes' common stock will continue to be traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "HGCM."

Listing applications are subject to review and approval by NASDAQ's Listing Qualifications Department for compliance with all NASDAQ Global Market requirements.

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