Hughes Satellite Systems Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of satellite operations, video delivery solutions, and broadband satellite technologies and services in North, South, and Central America. It operates through the following segments: Hughes, EchoStar Satellite Services (ESS), and Corporate and Other. The Hughes segment offers broadband satellite technologies and broadband internet products and services to consumer customers. The ESS segment leases satellite services on a full-time and occasional-use basis to U.S. government service providers, internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, content providers, and private enterprise customers. The Corporate and Other segment consists of corporate departments and other activities. The company was founded in March 2011 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO.