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Hughes Network Systems

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Hughes Network Systems reviews

2.7

35% would recommend to a friend

(659 total reviews)
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Hamid Akhavan

29% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Hughes Network Systems has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 659 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Hughes Network Systems employee rating is 24% below average for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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659 reviews
1.0
Jun 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Can survive if you hang out close with the upper management. This is applicable to most of the departments here.

Cons

Politics decide a lot of things. Working hours for the pay is not justified.

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Hughes Network Systems Response
4w
It is valuable to receive your perspective on our workplace environment. Hearing that navigating professional connections can contribute to longevity is helpful to know, and we appreciate your acknowledgment of that dynamic. We also take your observations regarding business politics and how compensation aligns with work hours very seriously. While we strive to establish transparent structures and balanced rewards for our teams, your feedback highlights areas where we can focus on building stronger alignment and a more supportive culture. We remain dedicated to cultivating an environment rooted in trust and continuous improvement.
2.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good Teammates and skilled team.

Cons

Constantly reducing the benefits, and minor raises.

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Hughes Network Systems Response
4w
We appreciate you taking the time to provide your perspective. It is wonderful to hear that you have had the opportunity to work alongside a skilled team and good colleagues. Fostering a supportive atmosphere built on teamwork is very important to us. We also value your candid comments regarding compensation adjustments and medical packages. While we strive to maintain comprehensive offerings that align with industry standards, your observations are valuable as we continuously evaluate our internal programs to ensure we are supporting our workforce effectively.
1.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

not that anyone can see now

Cons

company is going through major instability

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Hughes Network Systems Response
4w
I appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us. It is difficult to read that you feel the company is experiencing a period of major instability, and we understand how that can overshadow your daily experience. Our goal is to cultivate a supportive and reliable workplace, and we take feedback of this nature seriously as we continuously evaluate how to better guide our teams forward. If you would like to provide more detail about your experience or share specific areas where you feel we can improve, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you. Please feel free to reach out to our team at peopleoperations@dish.com so we can discuss your concerns further.
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