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HughesNet Internet Speeds
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 Home and HughesNet Professional service plans versus a 56K dial-up connection (speed based on typical response times).
Internet Usage |
Estimated time |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
DIAL-UP (56K) |
HughesNet Home |
HughesNet Pro |
HughesNet ProPlus |
|
0.5 MB Digital Image (500 K) |
1.2 min |
6 sec |
4 sec |
3 sec |
Download a Video Clip (1 MB) |
2.5 min |
11 sec |
8 sec |
6 sec |
Download a Song (4 MB) |
9.9 min |
47 sec |
32 sec |
22 sec |
Download Software (25 MB) |
62.4 min |
5 min |
3.5 min |
2.3 min |
Satellite Internet connection speeds with our HughesNet HN9000 modem are much faster than dial-up. Browsing the internet and downloading files at these speeds make our HughesNet subcribers' online experience exceptionally rewarding. The table below highlights the HughesNet maximum download and upload speeds for each service plan.
Service Plans |
HughesNet Speeds |
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|---|---|---|---|
Download in Kbps |
Download in Mbps |
Upload Speed |
|
Home |
1000 Kbps |
1 Mbps |
128 Kbps |
Professional |
1200 Kbps |
1.2 Mbps |
200 Kbps |
Pro Plus |
1600 Kbps |
1.6 Mbps |
250 Kbps |
Elite |
2000 Kbps |
2 Mbps |
300 Kbps |
Elite Plus |
3000 Kbps |
3 Mbps |
300 Kbps |
Premium |
5000 Kbps |
5 Mbps |
300 Kbps |
