HughesNet Service multiple service options combined with HughesNet’s HN9000 modem offer you the option to choose the best plan to fit your needs.  The following table lists our service plans and speeds.

The Pro plan, you’ll enjoy high speed Internet service download speeds of up to 1.2 Mbps, with typical speeds about 700 Kbps to 800 Kbps during peak times. Upload speeds, which are capable of reaching 200 Kbps, are typically 100 Kbps to 120 Kbps during peak hours.

The ProPlus plan, increase download speed even more and enjoy speeds of up to 1.6 Mbps, with typical speeds about 800 Kbps to 1.0 Mbps during peak times. Upload speeds, which are capable of reaching 250 Kbps, are typically 130 Kbps to 150 Kbps during peak hours.

The Elite plan, connect to the Internet with maximum download speeds of up to 2.0 Mbps, with typical speeds about 1.0 Mbps to 1.2 Mbps during peak times. Upload speeds, which are capable of reaching 300 Kbps, are typically 165 Kbps to 180 Kbps during peak hours.

The ElitePlus plan, connect to the Internet with maximum download speeds of up to 3.0 Mbps, with typical speeds about 1.6 Mbps to 1.8 Mbps during peak times. Upload speeds, which are capable of reaching 300 Kbps, are typically 165 Kbps to 180 Kbps during peak hours.

The ElitePremium plan, connect to the Internet via satellite and enjoy increased download speeds. This high speed Internet plan has maximum download speeds of up to 5.0 Mbps, with typical speeds about 2.7 Mbps to 3.0 Mbps during peak times. Upload speeds, which are capable of reaching 300 Kbps, are typically 165 Kbps to 180 Kbps during peak hours.

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Listed speeds are only available through Hughes’ new satellite. Most subscribers will have access to these faster speeds, but approximately 3% will not be able to receive these speeds because trees or other obstacles may block the signal from the satellite to the HughesNet dish on the house. For these subscribers, Hughes can offer slightly slower Internet access speeds from another satellite with the following three service plans: the Home plan with download speeds up to 700 Kbps and upload speeds up to 128 Kbps; the Pro plan with download speeds up to 1.0 Mbps and upload speeds up to 200 Kbps; and the ProPlus plan with download speeds up to 1.5 Mbps and upload speeds up to 200 Kbps.
In all cases, actual upload speed will likely be lower than the speed indicated during peak hours. Download speeds may also be temporarily slowed if patterns of system usage exceed the download threshold for an extended length of time. See the HughesNet Fair Access Policy for further information.
Limitations of Satellite Internet
While the vast majority of web-based applications and websites work perfectly well with HughNet, however, there are a limited number of applications that are not recommended.

• Real-time online actions games. 
• Real-time collaboration and conferencing, such as NetMeeting or videoconferencing.
• VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) Internet phone

While VoIP does function there is a slight delay in the conversation.  The delay in VoIP and other similar programs are a result of Latency.  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.

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.



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High-Speed Internet Service
Compare HughesNet Speed With Dial-Up

Ever just want to check your email, but first you have to dial in—and wait, and log in—and wait? How does the word "instant" sound to you? With HughesNet®, your satellite Internet connection is always on, so you can enjoy high-speed Internet the moment you sit down at your computer.

• HughesNet® delivers high-speed Internet access over satellite – not over your telephone line – so you can talk on the phone and surf the Web at the same time.
• After you select the right high-speed Internet plan, a certified HughesNet installer will connect your computer to a satellite modem and link the modem to a satellite dish (antenna). The installer provides the satellite modem and the satellite dish.
• Once installed, the satellite dish sends and receives information (i.e., email, Web pages, files) over the Internet and delivers it to your computer through your satellite modem, giving you secure and fast high-speed Internet access.
• If you have a question regarding your Internet access, contact Customer Care any time.