All Service Plans require a commitment of twenty-four (24) months. If you have subscribed to any Service Plan and you terminate service prior to the expiration of the commitment, you will owe, and your credit or debit card will be charged, the Early Termination Fees described below. In addition, unless you purchased the Hughesnet Equipment, you will be required to return the applicable Equipment to Hughes whenever you terminate your service, or you will be required to pay the Unreturned Equipment Fee described below.
Early Termination: Purchase Option (equipment and standard installation purchased upfront)
If you cancel after activation but before the end of your 24-month term commitment, you will be charged a Service Termination Fee of up to $400. The exact amount of the Service Termination Fee will be $400 for the first ninety (90) days after activation of the HughesNet Service. Thereafter, the amount will decrease by $15 per month for each month of active Service.
Early Termination: Lease Option
If you cancel after activation but before the end of your 24-month term commitment, you will be charged a Service Termination Fee of up to $400. The exact amount of the Service Termination Fee will be $400 for the first ninety (90) days after activation of the Hughesnet Service. Thereafter, the amount will decrease by $15 per month for each month of active Service. Further, you must return your Hughesnet modem, power supply, and radio in good condition within 45 days of cancellation date or be charged a $300 Unreturned Equipment Fee ($100 for the modem and power supply and $200 for the radio transmitter).
If you cancel after the end of your 24-month term commitment, you must return your Hughesnet modem, power supply, and radio in good condition within 45 days of cancellation date or be charged a $300 Unreturned Equipment Fee ($100 for the modem and power supply and $200 for the radio transmitter).
For customers eligible or required to return equipment, Hughes will provide instructions on how to de-install and return the required equipment.
You are not required to return, and Hughes is not obligated to de-install the antenna, mount, or any cables. If you elect to have the complete system or the antenna, mount and any cables professionally de-installed, you will be responsible for all applicable de-installation charges. You will not receive a credit for installation charges or other fees.