HughesNet
Satellite · 25–100 Mbps
HughesNet is a geostationary satellite provider aimed at rural addresses beyond the reach of cable, fiber and DSL. Four residential plans run from 25 Mbps to 100 Mbps, each advertised at an introductory rate for twelve months, and all include unlimited standard data alongside a set allowance of priority data. The Fusion plan pairs the satellite link with a wireless connection to bring latency down; the other three are satellite only. Equipment is leased or bought, and a minimum term applies.
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HughesNet plans and pricing
The cheapest and fastest plans HughesNet advertises. Availability varies by address — check your own ZIP code to see which of these can actually be ordered where you live.
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HughesNet Fusion
Internet
$39.99
per month
for 12 months, then the standard rate
- Minimum term required
- Early termination fees apply
Contract not on file
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Elite
Internet
$64.99
per month
for 12 months, then the standard rate
- Download
- 100 Mbps
- Data
- Unlimited standard data
- Download up to 100 Mbps
- Built-in Wi-Fi 6
- Introductory rate for twelve months, then standard pricing
Contract not on file
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Select
Internet
$49.99
per month
for 12 months, then the standard rate
- Download
- 50 Mbps
- Data
- Unlimited standard data
- Download up to 50 Mbps
- Built-in Wi-Fi 6
- Introductory rate for twelve months, then standard pricing
Contract not on file
All HughesNet plans and pricing
Every plan we hold for HughesNet, cheapest first. Where a price is introductory, the rate it rises to afterwards is shown beneath it.
| Plan | Price | Download | Upload | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet Fusion | $39.99 /mo for 12 months, then the standard rate | — | — | Satellite |
| Lite Unlimited standard data data | $39.99 /mo for 12 months, then the standard rate | 25 Mbps | — | Satellite |
| Select Unlimited standard data data | $49.99 /mo for 12 months, then the standard rate | 50 Mbps | — | Satellite |
| Elite Unlimited standard data data | $64.99 /mo for 12 months, then the standard rate | 100 Mbps | — | Satellite |
| Fusion Unlimited standard data data | $94.99 /mo for 12 months, then the standard rate | 100 Mbps | — | Satellite |
Advertised rates, before taxes, equipment and local fees — last checked September 2026. Availability and price vary by address.
Before you order
Contract
A minimum term is required and early termination fees apply
Data allowance
Unlimited standard data; each plan includes a set allowance of priority data
Equipment
Equipment is leased or purchased
Installation
Free professional installation for lease customers; not offered with the purchase option
HughesNet: common questions
Is HughesNet good enough for video calls or gaming?
Video calls are possible but the delay is noticeable, because a geostationary satellite sits roughly 22,000 miles up and every packet makes that round trip. Real-time gaming is not realistic on the satellite-only plans; the Fusion plan reduces latency by adding a wireless link, where it is available.
What happens when I use up my priority data?
Service continues rather than stopping — HughesNet includes unlimited standard data on every plan. Speeds are reduced for the rest of the billing month, which shows up most on video streaming and large downloads.
Am I signing a contract?
Yes. HughesNet states that a minimum term is required and that early service termination fees apply if you cancel before it ends. Confirm the exact length with HughesNet for your address before you sign.
Does the advertised price last?
No. The quoted rates are introductory for twelve months, after which standard pricing applies. The advertised figures also assume enrolment in bank draft billing, which carries a $5 monthly saving.
Do I have to pay for the dish and modem?
The equipment can be leased or purchased, and the choice affects your up-front cost. Free professional installation is offered to customers who lease; it does not apply to the purchase option.
How much does the weather affect it?
Heavy rain, snow and thick cloud can slow or briefly cut the connection, since the signal passes through the whole atmosphere twice. The dish also needs a clear line of sight to the southern sky, so trees and buildings in that direction affect reliability.
Keep reading
Guides that help you judge whether HughesNet is the right choice, and what the bill will really be.
Strengths and trade-offs
What they do well
- Covers rural addresses where no wired provider builds
- Unlimited standard data on every plan — service continues after priority data runs out
- Four tiers, so a light user is not forced onto the most expensive plan
- Fusion adds a wireless link to reduce latency where it is available
- Professional installation is included for customers who lease the equipment
Worth knowing
- Geostationary satellite latency is high — noticeable on video calls and unsuitable for real-time gaming
- Advertised prices are introductory for twelve months and rise afterwards
- A minimum term is required and early termination fees apply
- Once the priority data allowance is used, speeds drop for the rest of the billing month
- Rain, snow and dense cloud can interrupt the signal
- Top speed is 100 Mbps, below what most wired connections offer
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About this data: Coverage and speed figures come from the FCC National Broadband Map, as of December 2025, where providers self-report. Advertised speeds are maximums, not guarantees, and availability differs address by address. The FCC publishes no pricing at all, so every price here was taken from a rate the provider advertised publicly, last checked September 2026. Several providers quote only after an address check, and rates move constantly — treat these as a guide and confirm the figure for your own address before you order. HughesNet is a trademark of its owner and is listed here for comparison; this does not imply any relationship between us unless marked as a partner.