HughesNet Satellite Internet Broadband is Faster Than Dial-Up
Downloading a 1 MB video clip using a dial-up connection can take up to two-and-a-half minutes. But with a HughesNet satellite Internet plan, you can download that same file in as little as 2.7 seconds!See how HughesNet speeds compare with dial-up:
| Service Plan | Estimated Download Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
0.5mb Image |
1mb Video Clip |
4mb MP3 Audio File |
25mb Software Upgrade |
|
| 53k Dial-Up | 1.2 min | 2.5 min | 9.9 min | 1 hr 2.4 min |
| Home | 4 sec | 8 sec | 32 sec | 3.3 min |
| Pro | 3.3 sec | 6.7 sec | 27 sec | 2.8 min |
| ProPlus | 2.5 sec | 5 sec | 20 sec | 2 min |
| Elite | 2 sec | 4 sec | 16 sec | 1.7 min |
| ElitePlus | 1.3 sec | 2.7 sec | 10.7 sec | 1.1 min |
| Home | Pro | ProPlus | Elite | ElitePlus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Speeds |
FAST1.0 MbpsDownload128 KbpsUploadUp to 20x faster than dial-up† |
FASTER1.2 MbpsDownload200 KbpsUploadUp to 25x faster than dial-up† |
FASTEST1.6 MbpsDownload250 KbpsUploadUp to 30x faster than dial-up† |
TURBO2.0 MbpsDownload300 KbpsUploadUp to 40x faster than dial-up† |
EXTREME3.0 MbpsDownload300 KbpsUploadUp to 50x faster than dial-up† |
| Best For: | Casual web surfing on a personal computer | Moderate Internet use and light downloading | Frequent Internet use and moderate downloading | Consistent Internet use and frequent downloading | Consistent Internet use and frequent downloading |
Satellite technology has become a major platform for delivering entertainment and communication services to rural areas. Prior to the expansion of this service, rural-area customers relied mostly on dial-up networks to connect to the Internet, or had no Internet service at all.
HughesNet satellite Internet has changed the landscape of rural Internet availability by providing a simple and economical way to enjoy high-speed Internet. In the time it takes to download a .5 MB file using dial-up, a HughesNet satellite Internet broadband connection can download that same file 55 times! Video and image files, software upgrades and MP3 files all download at blazing fast speeds with HughesNet!
And with a satellite installation, your phone lines will never be tied up, meaning no missed calls, busy signals or waiting to disconnect before talking. With speeds up to 50 times faster than dial-up and an uninterrupted connection, HughesNet is the clear choice for today's savvy Internet user.
Wondering which HughesNet Package is for you?
Call 1-877-269-6157 for advice from a satellite Internet expert.Promo Code: 27736228
All HughesNet service plans require a 24-month service commitment.
Free Standard Installation valid on new Lease option only. Not valid with the Purchase option. Limited time offer.
† Speeds based on the Elite Plus service plan and compared to dial-up speeds of 53 kbps. Actual speeds may vary and are not guaranteed.
$100 mail-in rebate applies to the purchase of any new HughesNet system. Not applicable with the Lease option. HughesNet equipment and service must be purchased between 01/01/10 and 03/31/10. HughesNet service must remain active for a minimum of 31 days. Rebate submission must be received by 06/30/10. Other restrictions may apply. Offer void where prohibited or restricted by law. Visit www.rebate.HughesNet.com for details.
‡ HughesNet is available anywhere in the contiguous U.S. with a clear view of the southern sky, Alaska and Hawaii excluded.
*Simultaneously running applications on multiple computers using a shared connection may result in lower speeds

