HughesNet Review - What You Should Know About HughesNet.com

Headquartered in Germantown Maryland, HughesNet pioneered high-speed satellite Internet service. They are the oldest and largest satellite Internet service provider, having been in business for more than 31 years, and having sold more than 1.5 million satellite systems worldwide.

How Satellite Internet Works

Instead of sending an Internet signal through a telephone line, satellite Internet providers broadcast their signal up to a satellite hovering above the earth. The satellite then bounces the signal back down to a satellite dish which captures the signal and sends it to a modem. The modem decodes the signal and sends it to a computer.

HughesNet Pros

* HughesNet offers the highest speeds of all the satellite Internet providers - 5 Mbps which is 50 times faster than 56K dialup service. Their closest competitors, WildBlue and Skyway, only offer plans with speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.

* HughesNet offers the least expensive plan for 1 Mbps service. This plan give you 1 Mbps upload speeds and 128 Mbps download speeds for $39.99 a month for the first 3 months, then $59.99 a month thereafter. All their plans include 5 email accounts plus spyware and anti-virus protection.

* They install all their equipment for free using a professional installer, and there are no access or set-up fees. You have the option of either buying or leasing their equipment.

* They offer a 2-year warranty on all parts and labor, and their customer support service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

* Unlike some satellite Internet providers, their service is available anywhere in the U.S.

* Their modems have diagnostic and configuration options.

* They are the only satellite Internet provider to offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with their service or their system.

* HughesNet has more than 30 years experience in the satellite Internet business, and more than 400 million satisfied customers in the U.S. alone. Their nearest competitor, WildBlue has been in business for 7 years and has only 100,000 U.S. customers.

Hughes Net Cons

* Like other satellite Internet service providers, HughesNet has a limit on how much data you can download (200 MB per day) before your service begins to slow down. However, they allow you to download as much data as you want during the hours of 3 AM to 6 AM.

* Their customer service is based outside the U.S. However, their service representatives are friendly, knowledgeable, and are available 24/7.

Visit http://www.thesatellitetvguide.com/satellite-tv-internet-service.htm or click on the following link for more information on HughesNet satellite Internet, plus where to get the best deals on their service. You can also see a satellite Internet comparison chart and order HughesNet service online or by phone.

The author, Brian Stevens, is the senior editor for TheSatelliteTVGuide.com and has written a number of articles on HughesNet satellite Internet service.