• Hughes Satellite Systems files Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
• Company cites competition from low-earth-orbit satellite providers.
• Hughes lost 21.7% of broadband subscribers in the past year.
• Plans to refocus on enterprise, government, and defense customers.

This bankruptcy filing may indicate the growing challenge for traditional satellite internet providers to compete with low-earth-orbit operators like Starlink. The shift in focus towards enterprise, government, and defense customers suggests a potential repositioning of Hughes in the market, which could impact the competitive landscape of satellite communications.