HughesNet Speed vs Dial Up
HughesNet's Internet access speeds are considerably faster than standard dial-up speeds. With these increased speeds, subscribers have the ability to download large files, enjoy an enhanced online experience, and be more productive. The table below compares the estimated time of typical Internet downloads using the HughesNet Basic and HughesNet Power 150 service plans versus a 56K dial-up connection (speed based on typical response times).
|
Plan |
Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Daily Download Allowance | |
| Dial-Up (56K) | 0.051 Mbps | 53 Kbps | N/A | |
| Basic | 1.0 Mbps*** | 200 Kbps | 250 MB | |
| Power 150 | 1.5 Mbps*** | 250 Kbps | 350 MB | |
| Power 200 | 2.0 Mbps*** | 300 Kbps | 450 MB |

All HughesNet Plans Include:
- .74m Dish Antenna
- Dynamic IP Address (NAT)
- Always-on Connection, available where cable and DSL won't reach
- Professional Installation by a Certified HughesNet® Installer, now including tir-mast or pole mount if needed
- Reliable Service with 24/7 Live Technical Support
- Five or more email accounts each with up to 2 GBs of storage space
- Anti-virus and Email Spam Filtering
- Free identity theft protection for six months
- Free PC Security Suite for 30 days
- Easy personalized start page with news and all your favorite Websites
- Online account management
- Blog creation tools
- No phone line needed, no busy signal, no more missed calls
Benefits of High Speed Internet
.5 Mb takes just 4 seconds

