1. Browser/App → Modem
You open a browser or app on any device, which sends a data request to your modem.
Hughesnet® Satellite Internet
Save $25/month* for 12 months^
24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.
Available anywhere in the mainland US. Now unlimited data1 and faster speeds up to 100 Mbps**.
How Hughesnet Satellite Internet Works
In a matter of seconds, your data travels to space and back on the following path:
2. Modem → Satellite Dish
Your modem receives the data request and passes it to your home satellite dish.
3. Satellite Dish → Satellite
Your satellite dish beams the data request up to a Hughesnet satellite over radio waves.
4. Satellite → App Server
The satellite receives the request, then sends its answer back along the same path. Your next action restarts the process.
Shop Hughesnet Packages
Hughesnet is now better than ever, giving you faster speeds and unlimited data.1 Plans start at $49.99/mo. for first 12 months.*
24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.
Select | Elite | Fusion | |
Best For | Small households | Active households | Responsive, low-latency |
Download Speeds | Up to 50 Mbps** | Up to 100 Mbps** | Up to 100 Mbps** |
Upload Speeds | Up to 5 Mbps | Up to 5 Mbps | Up to 5 Mbps |
Priority Data | 100 GB | 200 GB | 200 GB |
Unlimited Standard Data1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Expand Your Wi-Fi Coverage with Whole Home Wi-Fi
Say good-bye to Wi-Fi dead zones. Add Hughesnet Mesh Wi-Fi Nodes to extend your modem’s signal throughout your home.
Eliminates dead zones
Strategically place your Mesh Wi-Fi Nodes throughout your home to eliminate dead zones.
Easy setup
Effortlessly set up your Mesh Wi-Fi Node with the myHughesNet (Mobile) app.
Manage through Hughesnet Mobile App
The myHughesnet (Mobile) App helps you manage your Mesh Wi-Fi Nodes and prioritize devices to ensure a strong and consistent connection.
Compatibility with Hughesnet plans
Professionally installed when ordered with your Hughesnet system.
Benefits of Choosing Hughesnet for Rural Internet
Hughesnet bridges the digital divide in rural communities, where most internet providers don’t offer service. And it’s more than just basic access to email. Today, Hughesnet satellite internet plans include faster speeds, unlimited data1, and 24/7 support.
- Download speeds. Connect, stream, and play with speeds up to 100 Mbps.**
- Unlimited Standard Data1. If you use all your Priority Data, Standard Data kicks in automatically.
- Wide availability. Anywhere in the contiguous United States, especially rural areas.
- 24/7 support. Hughesnet Customer Care provides expert technical support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are my plan options and which plan should I choose?
Hughesnet offers a suite of satellite and Fusion plans to meet your needs and your budget. All plans offer fast speeds so now you can do it all with varying amounts of data based on your home or small business needs. If you’re still not sure which plan is right for you, one of our helpful customer service representatives will review your needs and recommend a satellite internet plan that works for you. If your needs change and you want to increase your plan, you can do so over the phone without changing fees or waiting for a technician to visit.
How fast is Hughesnet?
Hughesnet is fast, with download speeds up to 100 Mbps.*
Can I get high-speed internet in my area?
Yes! Hughesnet is available in the contiguous United States, Puerto Rico and Alaska, as long as you have a clear view of the southern sky.
What can I do with satellite internet service?
With Hughesnet, now you can do it all—connect, stream and play. Stay connected with family and friends through social media, video chat, stream TV series and movies from your favorite apps, work from home through video-conferencing and with Fusion plans you can play popular online games. Check for availability!
What are the top 5 reasons to get Hughesnet?
- Faster Speeds: Plans with speeds up to 100 Mbps.*
- Unlimited Data: All plans include unlimited data1, so you can do more of what you love online.
- Whole Home Wi-Fi: All plans include advanced, built-in Wi-Fi. Add Mesh Wi-Fi Nodes to eliminate dead zones.
- Reduced Latency: The Fusion plan combines satellite and wireless technologies for a more responsive internet experience. Check for availability!
- Available Where You Live: Even in places that are beyond the reach of cable and fiber.
24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Visit legal.hughesnet.com for details.
The more connected devices you have, the quicker you will consume your Priority Data. Hughesnet is not recommended as a full-time video streaming replacement for TV service or console-based gaming activities because they quickly consume your Priority Data. Multiplayer games requiring rapid response are only supported with Hughesnet Fusion plans. VPNs, where you sign into a VPN application to access your work network directly, will significantly reduce service speeds. All plans are subject to the Hughesnet Subscriber Agreement.
**Each Hughesnet service plan is designed to deliver the download/upload speeds assigned to that specific plan, however, speeds and uninterrupted use are not guaranteed and may vary based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to the number of concurrent network users. Your Hughesnet experience will vary based on your proximity to the Wi-Fi source.
1Standard Data may be slower during high-traffic periods.
*$49.99 per month represents a $25 per month savings for 12 months on the Select plan and reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. After 12 months, plan reverts to the standard monthly fee. $5 savings apply as long as ACH enrollment is maintained. Monthly Lease Fee may be additional. Certain geographic areas are not eligible to receive offer. New residential subscribers only. Limited-time offer. Other terms may apply.
^Save $25 per month for 12 months. After 12 months, plans revert to the standard monthly fee. Certain geographic areas are not eligible to receive offer. New subscribers only. Limited-time offer. Other terms may apply.
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