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Hughes, an EchoStar Company For making satellite connectivity faster and easier to deploy Hughes has developed a new electronically steerable antenna (ESA) that delivers low-latency broadband from low Earth orbit satellites in a compact, flat-panel design. Lightweight, weather-resistant, and simple to install, the ESA integrates a built-in modem and Wi-Fi; it also hands off connections between satellites to keep them stable. A companion mobile app further streamlines setup, allowing technicians to