Buyer's Guide
HughesNet Buyer's Guide
Many of us live or work in areas where Internet options such as cable or fiber are not available, but we all deserve to be connected! HughesNet is satellite Internet, which reaches places other providers cannot and gives you the opportunity to connect to high-speed Internet.
There are a few things to keep in mind when considering satellite Internet:
- Satellite Internet is designed for those who live and work beyond the reach of cable, fiber, or other Internet options.
- Satellite Internet is not recommended for time-sensitive applications such as VPN, real-time gaming, or intensive video streaming.
If satellite Internet is right for you, read more to learn how you can get the most out of a HughesNet plan.
What can you do with 1 GB?**
Data consumed while using the Internet is measured in gigabytes.
Here are examples of activities you can do with just 1 GB of data.
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Webpage views500 pages -
Browsing social networks3 hours -
Streaming Audio/ Radio14 hours -
Stream HD-quality video30 minutes -
Streaming DVD quality video1.5 hours -
Credit Card Transactions10,000
What are my plan options and what makes them different?
Each plan includes a different amount of data to use each month.
You will use more data with more connected devices, so choose the plan that suits your needs:
HughesNet Residential Plans
HughesNet Business Plans
HughesNet Residential Plans
HughesNet Business Plans
All plans include the same fast speeds, more data, and built-in Wi-Fi.
Free Standard Installation for a limited time!
Learn more about data:
No Hard Data Limits
If you run out of data in your plan, we won't cut you off or charge you more. You can continue browsing the web at a reduced speed. Other activities such as video streaming may not work properly.†
Data Tokens
Should you need to restore your service to normal speeds, Data Tokens can be purchased at any time online or in the HughesNet mobile app.
Learn more about data:
No Hard Data Limits
If you consume all the data in your plan, we won't cut you off or charge you more. You can continue browsing the web at a reduced speed. Other activities such as video streaming may not work properly.†
Data Tokens
Should you need to restore your service to normal speeds, Data Tokens can be purchased at any time online or in the HughesNet mobile app.
Bonus Zone
All plans come with an extra 50 GB/month of plan data to use during off-peak hours (2am-8am). This additional plan data is great for downloading large files like movies and system updates.
Video Data Saver
Watching video can quickly consume your data. Our service automatically adjusts the resolution for standard definition video streaming to use less data. This feature can be turned off at any time.
More Data When You Need It
All plans come with an extra 50 GB/month of plan data to use during off-peak hours (2am-8am). This additional plan data is great for downloading large files like movies and system updates.
Video Data Saver
Watching video is a common activity to do online, but it can quickly consume your data. Our service automatically adjusts the resolution for standard definition video streaming to use less data. This feature can be turned off at any time.
