HughesNet Declares Chapter 11 as Starlink Reshapes Satellite Internet
HughesNet’s parent EchoStar filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after subscriber losses to Starlink, saying it will continue serving customers during restructuring while shifting focus toward enterprise, government, and defense markets. About 400 of its 1,275 employees will be laid off as the company reorganizes debt and reduces cash burn, with leadership changes including appointing a chief restructuring officer to guide the plan.