HughesNet internet pricing
Staff rating
3.8
Customer rating
3.1
(13)Price: $49.99 - $174.99/moSpeed: 25 Mbps
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How much does HughesNet cost?
HughesNet prices its plans by speed and Priority Data. Typically, you'll pay between $49 and $94 a month for the first 12 months, depending on the plan you select. After 12 months, all plans increase by $25.
Select Plans get speeds up to 50 Mbps with 100 GB of Priority data. Plans start at around $49 a month and may increase after 12 months.
Elite Plans get speeds up to 100 Mbps with 200 GB Priority Data. Plans start around $64 and the price may increase after 12 months.
Fusion Plans get speeds up to 100 Mbps with 200 GB Priority Data. These plans boast high reliability. Plans start around $94 and increase after 12 months.
HughesNet is an affordable satellite internet provider. Its Select plan is best for people who have minimal needs, like checking email, scrolling social media, and browsing the internet. More intensive activities like streaming or online gaming require the Fusion plan.
What current HughesNet customers are saying about price
Among the real customer reviews we’ve collected and analyzed, most people acknowledge that the service has reliability or performance issues. A few people seem to have fantastic customer service experiences, but most seem less than impressed. Still, as one reviewer put it, “We live in a rural area, and HughesNet is the only option for us.” For many rural customers, HughesNet is the best way to get internet service.
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The HughesNet Gen5 service plans are designed to deliver download speeds of 25 Mbps and upload speeds of 3 Mbps, but individual customers may experience different speeds at different times of the day. Speeds and uninterrupted use are not guaranteed and may vary based on a variety of factors including: the configuration of your computer, the number of concurrent users, network or Internet congestion, the capabilities and content of the websites you are accessing, network management practices as deemed necessary, and other factors. When you connect to the HughesNet service using Wi-Fi, your experience will vary based on your proximity to the Wi-Fi source and the strength of the signal.
Minimum term required. Monthly service and termination fees apply. Usage is subject to a Fair Access Policy. Actual speeds may vary. Speed and uninterrupted use of service are not guaranteed. Visit www.legal.HughesNet.com for details. Networking equipment is not included. For network setup, support and configuration, contact your network hardware manufacturer and/or operating system software developer (Hughes is not responsible for home network configuration and management). All computers on this network will be sharing a single connection. Simultaneous use of high-bandwidth applications by multiple users may result in degradation of speed.
Save $25 on the 30 GB and 50 GB plans, and save $50 on the 100 GB plan for 6 months. Offer not valid on 15 GB plan. After 6 months, plans revert to the standard monthly fee. New residential subscribers only. Offer ends 1/3/23. Restrictions may apply. Offer void where prohibited.
Free standard installation applies to new Lease subscribers only. Not valid with Purchase option. Limited-time offer.
Early Termination Fees and other conditions apply.
All plans require a 24-Months commitment.
If you exceed your monthly plan data, you will experience reduced data speeds until that start of your next billing period. Reduced speeds may be as low as or lower than 1 Mbps and may cause Web sites to load more slowly or affect the performance of certain activities, such as video streaming or large downloads/uploads. Visit legal.HughesNet.com for network management details.
HughesNet costs and fees to consider
HughesNet scored 2.5 out of 5 for equipment and installation, which means it’s about average. Monthly equipment costs are slightly higher than Viasat’s, but installation will cost about the same. Starlink costs more up front and doesn’t offer any leasing options. You’ll save on installation though, because Starlink makes you install everything yourself.
You won’t have to worry about data overages with HughesNet, but you may want to purchase a few data tokens to keep handy (they never expire). Otherwise, if you go over your limit, you’ll experience glacially slow speeds until next month.
Learn more about understanding your bill.
Self-installation
N/A
Professional installation
$99 (or free with certain promotions)
Equipment
$19.99/mo. to lease or $449.98 to purchase up front
Data tokens
$9 for 3 GB
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HughesNet internet deals and incentives
HughesNet regularly runs promotions that waive your $99 installation fee. Occasionally, it will also run promotions that give you a monthly discount, like $25 off for 6 months.
Right now, you can also get a $100 prepaid Mastercard. This offer is available on all plans, provided you're new to HughesNet and you purchase or start leasing your equipment before May 31, 2023.
HughesNet plans 30 GB or more
$25 off for 6 months
$100 Prepaid Mastercard
Any new residential plan
Take advantage of current promotions and save yourself some cash. Visit
HughesNet's website
or call 1-833-804-4974.HughesNet bundles
Along with satellite internet, HughesNet also offers home phone service. However, it doesn’t advertise any bundling discounts if you buy both home phone and internet.
Savings tip: Services often come highly discounted when you buy them together. Be sure to
check HughesNet's bundling options.
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Cancelation costs for HughesNet
There are fees you need to be aware of before canceling HughesNet. Contracts are typically 24 months long, and there is an early cancellation fee up to $400. After the first 90 days of service have passed, this fee decreases by $15 for each month your service is active.
You’re responsible for returning any leased equipment to HughesNet within 45 days of the cancellation date. If you don’t return the equipment, you’ll be charged up to $300. The unreturned equipment fee for the radio transmitter is $200, and the modem and power supply together are $100.
Cancelation fee
Up to $400
Contract length
24 months
Locked into a contract? Call HughesNet at 1-833-804-4974 and speak to a rep about available options.
HughesNet Affordable Connectivity Program
HughesNet participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program, which helps lower the cost of internet for low-income households and other groups. The HughesNet program will apply the government’s subsidy to your internet plan (up to $30 for most, $75 for people living on Tribal lands). HughesNet will also waive your contract.
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