HughesNet High-Speed Satellite Internet
- Reaches everywhere in the contiguous U.S.
- Starting at only $59.95 per month.
- Download speeds up to 3Mbps!
- Get Installed for $0 Up-front
HughesNet Satellite Internet Speeds
HughesNet's Satellite Internet speeds are considerably faster than standard dial-up speeds. With these increased speeds, subscribers have the ability to download mp3's, documents, large files, enjoy an enhanced online broadband experience, and be more productive. The table below compares the estimated time of typical Internet downloads using HughesNet Service Plans versus a 28.8K dial-up connection.
| Service Plan | Estimate Download Time | ||||
| 0.5
MB Digital Image |
1 MB Video Clip |
4 MB MP3 Audio File |
25
MB Program File |
100
MB Large File |
|
| 28K Dial-Up | 2.3 min | 4.6 min | 18.5 min | 115 min | 7.5 hr |
| Home | 4 sec | 8 sec | 32 sec | 4 min | 13.4 min |
| Pro | 3 sec | 6 sec | 26 sec | 2.7 min | 11.1 min |
| ProPlus | 2 sec | 5 sec | 20 sec | 2.1 min | 8.3 min |
| Elite | 1 sec | 4 sec | 16 sec | 1.7 min | 6.7 min |
| ElitePlus | < 1 sec | 2.5 sec | 10 sec | 1.1 min | 4.4 min |
Satellite Internet connection speeds with our HughesNet HN9000 modem are much faster than dial-up. Browsing the internet and downloading files at these speeds make our HughesNet subcribers' online experience exceptionally rewarding. The table below highlights the HughesNet maximum download and upload speeds for each service plan
| Service Plan | HughesNet Speeds | |
| Download Speed | Upload Speed | |
| Home | 1000 Kbps | 128 Kbps |
| Professional | 1200 Kbps | 200 Kbps |
| ProPlus | 1600 Kbps | 250 Kbps |
| Elite | 2000 Kbps | 300 Kbps |
| Elite Plus | 3000 Kbps | 300 Kbps |
Dial-up service comparison based on standard dial-up connection at 56Kbps. HughesNet speeds are based on download speeds of up to 1.5 Mbps for HughesNet ProPlus service, 1 Mbps for HughesNet Pro service, and 700 Kbps for HughesNet Home service. Actual speeds vary based on the amount of traffic on the Internet, content on a particular Website, or by the overall performance and configuration of your computer. Stated speeds not guaranteed.
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Before ordering your HughesNet system read the following!
We want you to be happy with your HughesNet system and our service. One of the ways we can ensure this is to by providing you with as much information about your HughesNet system before ordering.
Limitations of Satellite Internet
Although the new HN9000 modem increases upload and download speeds for all residential and business service plans, high-speed Internet by satellite service is STILL NOT recommended for some sub-second time-sensitive types of Internet uses. The sub second delay "Latency" of any satellite Internet access affects connection speeds. While this sub-second delay is mostly unnoticeable in general web browsing (400-800 Milliseconds, or in other words 1/2 of a second), it may have a significant impact on time-sensitive applications.
We do not recommend the following applications for use over HughesNet:
- Real-time online gaming, particularly “twitch” games such as Quake, Diablo etc.
- Real-time collaboration and conferencing, such as NetMeeting or videoconferencing
- VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) Internet phone (Vonage does work, but there is a delay)
In addition, connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) with the HughesNet service is not recommended, despite the faster speeds available with the HN9000 modem. If you choose to run VPN over satellite internet, your data speeds may be reduced as much as 50% to 75% while the VPN session is active. Once the VPN session is terminated, the subscriber’s typical connection speed resumes. HughesNet Technical Support does not provide configuring or troubleshooting support for subscriber’s issues associated with VPN connections.
Latency refers to the amount of time it takes a packet of data to travel across a network. With satellite internet service, that data must travel up to the satellite and back (about 45,000 miles). This round trip adds about a half a second delay to the total time your computer takes to communicate with a Website or host server.
HughesNet Rebates
With our current rebates & promotions, HughesNet is more affordable than ever. Receive $100 mail in rebates on our Home, Pro, ProPlus, Elite or ElitePlus Plans. In addition to our rebates receive another $100 when you refer a customer.
What are you waiting for, Experience the internet the way it was meant to be.
Satellite Internet Rebate