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Hughes Network Systems (News - Alert), LLC, a provider of broadband satellite network solutions and services, announced today that it’s entered into an agreement with Wayport, Inc. to provide Wi-Fi services to its HughesNet subscribers at more than 10,000 locations in the United States, including selected premium hotels, participating McDonald’s restaurants and Hertz airport locations.

 

“This new agreement confirms the commitment we have made to open up our network for key industry operators like Hughes,” said Dave Vucina, chief executive officer at Wayport.

 

He said that the expansion of Wi-Fi in devices and services brings more customers and subscribers into the venues Wayport serve and gives Hughes the opportunity to bring more value to its customers.

 

According to Hughes, the growing integration of mobile and wireless technologies into every aspect of life – home, office, and recreation – is fueling peoples’ need to access information and to stay connected no matter where they are.

 

“HughesNet subscribers are constantly on the go,” according to a lifestyle study conducted by Hughes. Hughes believes that accessing Wi-Fi service at over 9,500 participating McDonald’s and selected hotels and airports ensures subscribers can get the information they want conveniently.

 

They’ll also be able to access Wi-Fi using their laptops, mobile handsets, PDAs, gaming devices, media players, cameras and other browserless devices, he said.

 

“Whether travelling for business or pleasure, HughesNet subscribers on the road can now enjoy high-speed Internet access at thousands of Wi-Fi locations conveniently, and for only $14.99 a month,” said Mark Wymer, vice president of marketing at Hughes.

 

The Wi-Fi package is available to HughesNet subscribers for $14.99 a month and will give subscribers unlimited Wi-Fi access at select locations across the United States, according to Hughes.

 

HughesNet is available throughout the continental U.S. At present, it serves over 400,000 consumers and small businesses in over 26,000 zip codes underserved by cable and DSL.

 

 

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