Plans & Pricing
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Plans & Pricing
Getting started with HughesNet has never been easier!
- Pay nothing until your system is installed and activated.
- Local installers will install and activate your HughesNet system at a time that's convenient for you.
- Have Questions? Not sure what plan is right for you? Give us a call at 1-866-943-8644
- We're here to help you 7-days a week!
Compare Plans, Speeds & Pricing
| HughesNet Plans | Basic | Power 150 | Power 200 |
| Max Speeds |
FAST 1.0 Mbps Down 200 Kbps Up |
FASTER 1.5 Mbps Down 250 Kbps Up |
FASTEST 2.0 Mbps Down 300 Kbps Up |
| Recommended For | 1 computer with web use | 1-2 computers with moderate Internet use and light downloading | 1-2 computers with moderate Internet use and light downloading |
| Monthly Fee |
$39.99* |
$79.99* |
$109.99* |
Lease or Own Your HughesNet System
| Lease Your System | Own Your System |
|
$0^ Upfront Choose to lease and reduce your upfront costs. ($9.99 per month Lease Fee) |
Get FREE Standard Installation** Your one-time upfront cost covers standard installation and equipment |
| Equipment: $0 | Equipment: $199 |
|
Standard Installation:
FREE* |
Standard Installation:
FREE** |
| Hurry! Limited Time Offer | Hurry! Limited Time Offer |
^$0 after $99 mail‐in rebate applies to the Lease of a new HughesNet system. Not applicable with the Purchase option.
HughesNet equipment and service must be ordered between 12/13/11 and 12/23/11. HughesNet service must remain
active for a minimum of 31 days. Rebate submission must be received by 3/23/12. Other restrictions may apply. Offer void
wherever prohibited or restricted by law. Visit www.rebate.HughesNet.com for details.
**$199.99 mail-in rebate
Getting started is easy! You don't pay until installation and you can change your service plan at any time. Need help? Call us 7-days a week.
Order by phone at 1-866-943-8644
Connection Plan Information
High Speed and Broadband Satellite InternetAccording to the Federal Communications Commission, broadband or high speed internet covers a range of connection speeds, from 200 Kilobits per second (Kbps) to up 100 Megabits per second (Mbps). These speeds are significantly – and sometimes astronomically – faster than any dial-up internet connection, which is limited by the technology to 56 Kbps.
In terms of high speed satellite internet, the connection speeds usually start at about 15X faster than dial-up connections for download or downstream connectivity (that is, from the internet to the user’s computer) and can go as high as 50X faster than dial-up. Upload or upstream speeds can range from 128 Kbps to 300 Kbps, which is still much faster than dial-up.
Satellite internet is not the fastest means of internet connection. That is reserved for fiber-optic cable connections which are truly delivered at the speed of light. However, high speed satellite internet access is more than fast enough for the needs of most internet users.
Limitations of Satellite Internet Speeds
While high speed satellite internet connections are more than fast enough for most people who use the internet, there is an inherent latency in the data transmission to and from the satellite. Therefore, users will notice a slight delay when performing certain tasks online. Processes affected by latency include:
- Online action games, which function in a real-time environment
- Online trading with time-sensitive programs
- Streaming live video or participation in video conferencing
- Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone service
Satellite Internet Providers in My Area
Is Satellite Internet Available in My Area?
Researching high speed internet options can be frustrating: first you need to decide on what type of broadband internet service you want - cable, DSL, wireless, satellite - and then you have to do research online and over the phone, trying to find an internet service provider (ISP) that offers internet access in your area. And then, once you find an ISP for your area, you have to decide on pricing and access packages. Many websites do not offer comprehensive answers, but SatelliteInternet.com does.
HughesNet Facts:
1. HughesNet is available throughout the 48 contiguous United States.
2. HughesNet provides broadband internet access to rural communities and remote areas. These are areas that are underserved, or not served at all, by other high speed internet connectivity options.
3. HughesNet offers two payment options: to lease equipment or purchase equipment.
4. HughesNet has six plans for high speed internet access, with different upload and download maximum speeds.
Signing-up for HughesNet satellite internet service is easy. Simply click on the "Order Now" link at the top of this page, select the plan that is right for your internet access needs, decide on your payment option, and provide your contact information. Then submit your order and, before you know it, you and your family will be enjoying high speed internet access through your very own satellite internet account.
Hughes Satellite Internet Services Compared
There are currently four satellite internet service providers in the US: HughesNet, WildBlue, SkyWay USA, and StarBand.
Connection Speed and Plans: Offers six different connection and speed plans.
Plan Pricing: $39.99 monthly for the basic plan.
Download and Upload Maximum Speeds: Download maximum of 5.0 Mbps; upload maximum 300Kbps.
Service Area: Worldwide including all 50 States.
Installation Requirements: Professional installation required.
Equipment: Options to purchase or lease equipment.
2-way satellite connection
Hughes, a name you can trust.
Offer multiple connections and speed plans.
2-Way satellite connection
Less customers than Hughes.
Fewer satellites in orbit compares to HughesNet
In business fewer years than Hughes
More Expensive than Hughes when comparing the monthly price per Mbps
WildBlue Service Area is 48 contiguous states, HughesNet is Worldwide.
Equipment: Equipment is leased. Hughes customers can own the equipment.
SkyWay USA
Connection Speed and Plans: Offers four different connection and speed plans.
Download Maximum Speed: Download maximum of 1.5 Mbps.
Service Area: 48 contiguous states.
Installation Requirements: Professional or self-installation allowed.
Notes: One-way link, only, and requires the use of a telephone line as part of the service.
StarBand
Connection Speed and Plans: Offers three different connection and speed plans.
Plan Pricing: $59.99 monthly for cheapest plan
Download and Upload Maximum Speeds: Download maximum of 1.5 Mbps; upload maximum 256 Kbps.
Service Area: All 50 states, plus U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Installation Requirements: Professional installation required.
HughesNet, Skyway, Starband Comparision
HughesNet has been the leader in the development and delivery of high speed internet solutions for home use, small, medium and large business and government agencies for 30 years. As America's #1 choice for satellite internet, HughesNet provides the best quality service with 24/7 technical support at a price that everyone can afford. However, there are other satellite internet service providers out there that offer internet service through satellites:
Skyway
Skyway offers residents of the U.S. a cheap alternative for satellite internet service if you are not looking for fast speeds. The cheapest plan is still much faster than dial-up. It uses one-way technology where data is received via the satellite but is sent through a dial-up connection. (HughesNet uses a two-way service where both downloading and uploading are handled by the satellite.) Skyway requires a dial-up connection and use of your telephone lines to function. The equipment is simple to use and can be installed by the subscriber when it arrives, however you have the option of paying a professional to install it.
Starband
Starband offers two-way satellite technology like HughesNet for residential and small business customers. It has recently upgraded its plans to include download speeds up to 1.5 Mbps but still does not compete with the speeds of up to 5.0 Mbps offered by HughesNet. A 1 or 2 year contract is required to take advantage of a limited-time mail-in rebate. Installation and shipping are not included in the package fees.
HughesNet
HughesNet has shipped over 1.5 million satellite systems to 100 countries worldwide. It has been operation for 30 years and providing satellite service for over 13 year. HughesNet is a pioneer in satellite technology and has invested a great deal of time and money into developing satellite and communications systems equipment and components. It owns and manages Network Operations Centers. It provides nationwide installation with proprietary network security and encryption infrastructures.
HughesNet is responsible for developing the standard for Internet Protocol Over Satellite. It does not require use of cable or telephone networks and has no restrictions on the number of subscribers connected to the system. It offers dynamic and static IP addressing. There is a 24 month service agreement required with a 6 month standard warranty for labor. HughesNet provides free shipping and delivery for equipment.
