Recently introduced tariff plans Elite And Fusion We offer customers incoming connection speeds of up to 100 Mbps for monthly subscription fees of $90 and $110, respectively.

But not everything is as great as it seems

While HughesNet’s new tariffs seemingly pose a threat to Starlink, they also have some significant drawbacks that make them unsuitable for a large number of users.

• First of all, the speed of the outgoing connection is limited to 5 Mbps.
• Second, both tariffs monthly limit High-speed data transfer of 200 GB, after which subscribers can continue to use the Internet at low speeds.

Competition is increasing

HughesNet aims to increase its competitiveness in the satellite Internet market, which is currently dominated by SpaceX’s Starlink and has a global subscriber base. 2.2 million subscribers.

Although Starlink’s advertised download speeds exceed 220 Mbps, practical speeds for most users in the US hover around 70 Mbps. The cost of the Starlink service for home users is up to $120 per month, depending on the location of the subscriber.

A few words about the HughesNet satellite

The 9.2-ton Jupiter 3 satellite significantly increases HughesNet’s broadband capacity, delivering speeds of more than 500 Gbps. This increases the total bandwidth of the HughesNet service to over 1 Tbit/s.

The satellite was launched into a high geostationary orbit in July, but so far the company has carried out the necessary tests and checks before putting it into operation, and now it is finally working.

To access HughesNet satellite Internet, customers can rent or purchase satellite dishes, the cost of which depends on the selected tariff plan.

Offering higher data transfer speeds positions HughesNet as a more cost-effective alternative for consumers seeking competitive satellite Internet options.