Alternatives to HughesNet
The top Telecommunications companies similar to HughesNet, ranked by relevance (named competitors first, then how closely their sectors overlap) and our 0-100 AI-readiness score. Each links to a full profile with funding and team.
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Viasat10TelecommunicationsCarlsbad, United StatesGlobal communications company providing high-speed satellite internet and secure networking services for diverse markets.
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Starlink79SpaceTechHawthorne, United States$2.2BStarlink is SpaceX's satellite internet constellation providing high-speed broadband internet access to underserved areas worldwide.
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SES53TelecommunicationsBetzdorf, Luxembourg$63.0MA leading global satellite operator providing connectivity solutions for broadcasting, telecommunications, government, and enterprise.
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Eutelsat51TelecommunicationsParis, France$63.0MA leading global satellite operator providing connectivity solutions.
- REReliance Jio85TelecommunicationsMumbai, India$5.7B
Reliance Jio is India's largest telecom operator, providing 4G/5G mobile, broadband, and digital services to over 470 million subscribers.
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Rogers85TelecommunicationsToronto, Canada$35.0BCanadian telecommunications and media company providing wireless, cable, internet, and sports entertainment services.
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A multinational mass media, telecommunications, and entertainment conglomerate.
- OROrange85TelecommunicationsIssy-les-Moulineaux, France$45.0B
Orange is a telecommunications company providing connectivity, cybersecurity, and digital solutions.
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Ericsson69TelecommunicationsStockholm, Sweden$35.8BSwedish multinational networking and telecommunications company providing infrastructure, software, and services.
- CHChina Telecom69TelecommunicationsBeijing, China$80.0B
China Telecom is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, providing integrated information services across China and globally.
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Zayo Group68TelecommunicationsBoulder, United States$15.1BGlobal communications infrastructure provider offering fiber, bandwidth, colocation, and cloud services.
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Skype67TelecommunicationsLuxembourg City, Luxembourg$63.0MFree calls and video chats to anyone on Skype.
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Vertical Bridge66TelecommunicationsBoca Raton, USA$4.0BThe largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States.
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A leading telecommunications company providing mobile, broadband, DTH, and digital services across India and Africa.
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Cellwize62TelecommunicationsTel Aviv, Israel$56.5MCellwize provides a cloud-native, AI-driven platform called Chime to automate 5G network configuration, management, and optimization for mobile network operators.
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gaiia62TelecommunicationsQuebec City, Canada$13.0MAI-native operating system for Communications Service Providers (CSPs).
- JIJio62TelecommunicationsMumbai, India$114.6B
Jio is an Indian telecommunications company that is investing heavily in AI infrastructure and services.
- BTBT61TelecommunicationsLondon, United Kingdom$35.0B
BT Group is the UK's largest telecommunications company, providing broadband, mobile, TV, and enterprise networking services globally.
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Deutsche Telekom60TelecommunicationsBonn, Germany$123.3BA partially state-owned German telecommunications company and one of the world's largest providers.
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Greenlight Networks54TelecommunicationsRochester, United States$600.0MGreenlight Networks is a fiber-optic Internet service provider in Rochester, New York, and the Buffalo Niagara Region. The company was founded in 2011 and compe
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Sedona Systems51TelecommunicationsTel Aviv, Israel$33.6MSedona Systems' NetFusion platform provides real-time visibility and deep analytics for optimizing and automating Service Provider optical and IP networks.
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A major African mobile operator involved in bringing affordable smartphones to market.
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US Mobile48TelecommunicationsNew York City, United States$31.0MA next-generation wireless carrier offering customizable mobile plans and leveraging major US networks.
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Surf Internet46TelecommunicationsElkhart, United States$582.0MFiber internet provider delivering high-speed, reliable connectivity to underserved and rural Great Lakes communities.
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TalkTalk45TelecommunicationsSalford, United Kingdom$1.1BA UK-based telecommunications company providing broadband, mobile, and TV services.
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Telecommunications operator providing mobile and digital services in Ethiopia.
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Aalyria Technologies63Space TechnologyLivermore, USA$108.7MA space networking startup developing advanced communications technology for satellite constellations.
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Observable Space63AerospaceAdrian, United States$101.0MEnabling scalable, low-cost space-to-Earth laser communications.
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Cengn43TelecommunicationsOttawa, Canada$45.0MCengn accelerates the commercialization of next-generation networking technologies through its suite of project services.
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Ethio Telecom43TelecommunicationsAddis Ababa, Ethiopia$234.0MEthiopia's telecommunications service provider.
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Accelleran42TelecommunicationsCambridge, United Kingdom$63.0MSimplifying private 5G networks.
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Workz41TelecommunicationsDubai, United Arab Emirates$63.0MA digital identity and mobile solutions provider.
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Inseego40TelecommunicationsSan Diego, United States$100.0MWireless equipment maker focusing on fixed wireless access and 5G routers for enterprise manageability.
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Open Cosmos59AerospaceDidcot, United Kingdom$57.0MA European satellite constellation and data services company.
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Cape39TelecommunicationsArlington, USA$100.0MAmerica's leading privacy-first mobile carrier.
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SWISSto1257AerospaceRenens, Switzerland$70.0MA leading enabler of the new space economy, specializing in 3D-printed satellite components and systems.
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Celero Communications37TelecommunicationsCelina, United States$140.0MCelero Communications provides high-speed internet and communication services to underserved areas.
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A leading integrated telecommunications and technology services provider in Turkey.
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Firecell36TelecommunicationsParis, France$63.0MSimplifying private 5G networks.
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Telkom36TelecommunicationsJakarta, Indonesia$2.1BLeading telecommunications and digital solutions provider in Indonesia for individuals, businesses, and government.
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Alaska Power & Telephone Company33TelecommunicationsKetchikan, United States$63.0MProvides essential electric and telecommunications services to rural and remote communities across Alaska.
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AST SpaceMobile51AerospaceMidland, United States$2.6BBuilding the first and only space-based cellular broadband network connecting directly to standard mobile phones.
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Dish Network30TelecommunicationsMeridian, United States$5.1BA leading U.S. provider of satellite television, live TV streaming, and wireless services.
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PAVE Space49AerospaceRenens, Switzerland$40.1MOrbital transfer vehicles for rapid satellite deployment and repositioning.
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Kacific49SatelliteSingapore, Singapore$112.8MSatellite operator providing high-speed broadband internet to Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands.
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Satellite IoT connectivity provider.
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MainOne Cable Company Nigeria50TelecommunicationsLagos, NigeriaWest Africa's leading provider of wholesale broadband, data center, and connectivity solutions.
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BT Group25TelecommunicationsLondon, United Kingdom$36.7BBritish multinational telecommunications company providing fixed-line, broadband, and mobile services.
- ININCIRT44SemiconductorsAachen, Germany$4.8M
Deeptech company developing a new generation of data converters.
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Telstra24TelecommunicationsMelbourne, Australia$647.7MAustralia's leading telecommunications and technology company, providing mobile, broadband, and digital solutions.
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Compira Labs44VideoTel Aviv, Israel$1.0MServer-side software to improve video streaming quality for CDNs, telcos, and mobile operators.
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INWIT22TelecommunicationsMilan, Italy$350.0MDigital infrastructure company building and managing shared telecommunications assets.
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Telefonica21TelecommunicationsMadrid, Spain$51.9BGlobal telecommunications company providing mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and digital services.
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SpaceX78SpaceTechStarbase, United States$10.0BDesigns, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft, aiming to make humanity multiplanetary.
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Telenor17TelecommunicationsFornebu, Norway$1.0BGlobal telecommunications company providing mobile, broadband, and TV services across Nordics and Asia.
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ADTRAN Inc.39TelecommunicationsHuntsville, United StatesGlobal provider of open, disaggregated networking and communications solutions for broadband access and optical networking markets.
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AT&T39TelecommunicationsDallas, USAA global telecommunications conglomerate leveraging AI for operational efficiency and cost reduction.
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Stoke Space73SpaceTechKent, United States$1.3BDeveloping fully reusable rockets for low-cost, on-demand access to and from space.
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MTN38TelecommunicationsJohannesburg, South AfricaSouth African multinational mobile telecommunications company operating across Africa.
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URSA MAJOR71Defense TechBerthoud, United States$100.0MDesigns and manufactures flight-proven aerospace and defense systems, including rocket engines and hypersonic capabilities.
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