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EchoStar
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
EchoStar

EchoStar

Public

EchoStar: A leading American provider of global satellite and internet services.

HQ
Englewood, CO, US
Founded
1980
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EchoStar Corporation, founded on January 1, 2008, is a leading American provider of global satellite and internet services. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, EchoStar operates through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services divisions. The company offers a range of products including direct-broadcast satellite, pay television, pay-per-view, over-the-top media services, mobile telephony, and wireless broadband. EchoStar's mission is to connect the world through innovative and secure satellite communication solutions.

Notable figures associated with EchoStar include Charles Ergen, who serves as chairman, and Hamid Akhavan, the CEO. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker SATS and is a component of the Russell 2000 and S&P 600 indices. EchoStar reported a revenue of $1.99 billion and an operating income of $217 million in 2021. The merger with DISH Network Corporation marks a significant achievement, enhancing its market presence and service capabilities. EchoStar's impact lies in its pioneering role in secure communications technologies and its commitment to global connectivity.

EchoStar - Products & Services

  • HughesNet logo

    HughesNet

    HughesNet is a satellite internet service for homes and small businesses in underserved areas.

    Competing Products

    SpaceX logo

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EchoStar - Quick Facts

Who are EchoStar's competitors?

Companies similar to EchoStar include SpaceX, Viasat, Globalstar and Telesat.

When was EchoStar founded?

EchoStar was founded in 1980.

Where is EchoStar's headquarters located?

EchoStar's headquarters is located in Englewood, CO, US.

How many employees does EchoStar have?

EchoStar has 2,300 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

EchoStar - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Satellite
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Enterprise
Tags
  • Telecom
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0001415404
  • ticker: SATS
NAICS
  • 510000Information
  • 517000Telecommunications
  • 517100Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
  • 517110Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • 517112Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
SIC
  • 4890Communications Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 4800Communications
  • 4899Communications Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
ISIC
  • 4922Other passenger land transport
  • 6120Wireless telecommunications activities
  • 6190Other telecommunications activities
Show 46 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334200Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334220Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334500Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
  • 334510Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
  • 334515Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
  • 334600Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 517400Satellite Telecommunications
  • 517410Satellite Telecommunications
  • 517810All Other Telecommunications
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 480000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 810000Other Services (except Public Administration)
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 485000Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 812000Personal and Laundry Services
  • 485300Taxi and Limousine Service
  • 517800All Other Telecommunications
  • 812900Other Personal Services
  • 334110Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334610Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
  • 485310Taxi and Ridesharing Services
  • 513210Software Publishers
  • 812990All Other Personal Services
  • 334118Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3660Communications Equipment
  • 3663Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment
  • 3690Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment, And Supplies
  • 3695Magnetic And Optical Recording Media
  • 3500Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment
  • 3600Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 7300Business Services
  • 3570Computer And Office Equipment
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
ISIC
  • 2651Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating and control equipment
  • 2680Manufacture of magnetic and optical media