HughesNet, Skyway, Starband Comparision
HughesNet has been the leader in the development and delivery of high speed internet solutions for home use, small, medium and large business and government agencies for 30 years. As America's #1 choice for satellite internet, HughesNet provides the best quality service with 24/7 technical support at a price that everyone can afford. However, there are other satellite internet service providers out there that offer internet service through satellites:
Skyway
Skyway offers residents of the U.S. a cheap alternative for satellite internet service if you are not looking for fast speeds. The cheapest plan is still much faster than dial-up. It uses one-way technology where data is received via the satellite but is sent through a dial-up connection. (HughesNet uses a two-way service where both downloading and uploading are handled by the satellite.) Skyway requires a dial-up connection and use of your telephone lines to function. The equipment is simple to use and can be installed by the subscriber when it arrives, however you have the option of paying a professional to install it.
Starband
Starband offers two-way satellite technology like HughesNet for residential and small business customers. It has recently upgraded its plans to include download speeds up to 1.5 Mbps but still does not compete with the speeds of up to 5.0 Mbps offered by HughesNet. A 1 or 2 year contract is required to take advantage of a limited-time mail-in rebate. Installation and shipping are not included in the package fees.
HughesNet
HughesNet has shipped over 1.5 million satellite systems to 100 countries worldwide. It has been operation for 30 years and providing satellite service for over 13 year. HughesNet is a pioneer in satellite technology and has invested a great deal of time and money into developing satellite and communications systems equipment and components. It owns and manages Network Operations Centers. It provides nationwide installation with proprietary network security and encryption infrastructures.
HughesNet is responsible for developing the standard for Internet Protocol Over Satellite. It does not require use of cable or telephone networks and has no restrictions on the number of subscribers connected to the system. It offers dynamic and static IP addressing. There is a 24 month service agreement required with a 6 month standard warranty for labor. HughesNet provides free shipping and delivery for equipment.
Benefits & Features:
- Up to $350 Cash Back Rebates
- Lowest Prices Ever, Always On, and Available Anywhere
- Up to 75x faster than dial-up
- Speeds from 1000 Kbps to 5000 Kbps
- No phone line needed
