Hughes Network Systems announced this week that the number of HughesNet??? small business and residential subscribers surpassed 325,000 during the fourth quarter of 2006, an 18 percent growth over the same period in 2005, demonstrating continued steady growth in satellite broadband subscriptions among consumers that do not have access other means of obtaining high-speed Internet services.
"There are a considerable number of people in communities across the country who still are unable to receive high-speed Internet access through cable, DSL, or other terrestrial means," said Max Engel, Satellite and Broadband analyst at Frost & Sullivan. "For those consumers, satellite broadband offers an excellent alternative to their dial-up service."
During 2006, the company successfully transitioned to the HughesNet brand and launched a new subscriber platform and service plans, offering subscribers enhanced quality, speeds and performance.
"The continued growth in our subscriber base is a testament to the service quality we are delivering today," said Mike Cook, senior vice president of Hughes. "By focusing on our customers' needs and service innovation, we are satisfying our subscribers and further solidifying our position as the leader in the satellite broadband market."
For more information, check out the press release Hughes Reaches New Pinnacle in Subscriber Numbers.
