Satellite Internet 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 be connected to high-speed Internet no matter where you live.

There are a few things to keep in mind when considering satellite Internet:

1. Satellite Internet is designed for those who live out of reach of cable, fiber, or other Internet options.

2. 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.

Surfing the web

500 pages
Browsing social networks

3 hours
Streaming Audio/ Radio

14 hours
Stream HD-quality video

30 minutes
Streaming DVD quality video

1.5 hours

How do the data plans work and what are my options?

Each plan includes an allotment of data.

You will consume more data with more connected devices, so choose the plan that suits your needs:

All plans include the same fast speeds, built-in Wi-Fi, and Free Standard Installation for a limited time!

Bonus Zone

Each plan comes with an extra 50 GB/mo. of bonus data to use between 2 AM and 8 AM. Use this additional data to download large files and complete system updates for your computer, tablet, smartphone, and more.

No Hard Data Limits

If you consume all the data in your plan, you can continue browsing the web at a reduced speed. Other activities such as video streaming may not work properly. To restore the speed of your plan, you can add more data by purchasing a token or data recharge.

Video

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, thus using less data.

Bonus Zone

Each plan comes with an extra 50 GB/mo. of bonus data to use between 2 AM and 8 AM. Use this additional data to download large files and complete system updates for your computer, tablet, smartphone, and more.

No Hard Data Limits

If you consume all the data in your plan, you can continue browsing the web at a reduced speed. Other activities such as video streaming may not work properly. To restore the speed of your plan, you can add more data by purchasing a token or data recharge.

Video

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, thus using less data

Buyer's Guide

HughesNet Buyer's Guide

There are a few things to keep in mind when considering satellite Internet:

1. Satellite Internet is designed for those who live out of reach of cable, fiber, or other Internet options.

2. 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.

How do the data plans work and what are my options?

Each plan includes an allotment of data.

You will consume more data with more connected devices, so choose the plan that suits your needs:

All plans include the same fast speeds, built-in Wi-Fi, and Free Standard Installation for a limited time!

Bonus Zone

Each plan comes with an extra 50 GB/mo. of bonus data to use between 2 AM and 8 AM. Use this additional data to download large files and complete system updates for your computer, tablet, smartphone, and more.

No Hard Data Limits

If you consume all the data in your plan, you can continue browsing the web at a reduced speed. Other activities such as video streaming may not work properly. To restore the speed of your plan, you can add more data by purchasing a token or data recharge.

Video

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, thus using less data.

Bonus Zone

Each plan comes with an extra 50 GB/mo. of bonus data to use between 2 AM and 8 AM. Use this additional data to download large files and complete system updates for your computer, tablet, smartphone, and more.

No Hard Data Limits

If you consume all the data in your plan, you can continue browsing the web at a reduced speed. Other activities such as video streaming may not work properly. To restore the speed of your plan, you can add more data by purchasing a token or data recharge.

Video

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, thus using less data