Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, has launched the HL1100W electronically steerable antenna (ESA), now approved for global operation on the Eutelsat OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. The single-panel ESA provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity in a compact, durable form factor, targeting enterprise and government users operating in remote or hard-to-reach environments. The HL1100W builds on Hughes’ earlier HL1120W model and is manufactured at the company’s Germantown, Maryland facility.
Designed for flexible deployment, the HL1100W can be mounted on buildings, trailers, cabinets, or industrial infrastructure like onshore oil rigs. Its compact size and ease of installation make it particularly suitable for enterprise and mobility use cases that require reliable service in diverse operating conditions. Hughes will offer the HL1100W as part of its Managed LEO service, which supports broadband, SD-WAN, and specialized government networks across multi-orbit architectures.
With inventory already available, the HL1100W is positioned to meet the growing demand for scalable, satellite-based connectivity, particularly as more organizations seek cost-effective ways to deliver high-performance networking in underserved regions. The approval by Eutelsat OneWeb underscores its readiness for commercial deployment.
• HL1100W ESA is now commercially available and approved for OneWeb’s global LEO network
• Compact, rugged form factor designed for installation on buildings, trailers, cabinets, and oil rigs
• Manufactured in Germantown, Maryland and follows the previous HL1120W release
• Supports Hughes’ Managed LEO broadband service, including SD-WAN and mobility use cases
• Targeted at enterprise and government customers needing low-latency, high-speed connectivity in remote areas
“The introduction of the HL1100W marks another milestone in Hughes leadership in providing scalable and robust connectivity solutions to customers around the world,” said Royce Hernandez, vice president of mobility product management at Hughes.
