Compare HughesNet Service Speed With Ordinary Dial-Up

HughesNet provides high-speed Internet access via satellite for home, small office, enterprise and government. The experience with HughesNet high-speed Internet will be astonishing. With this speed, a subscriber can download large files in just minutes.


The table below depicts the comparable estimated time of typical Internet downloads (56K dial-up connection) versus Hughesnet Internet connection.

Internet Usage	Estimate Time
	HOME	PROFESSIONAL	DIAL-UP (56K)
Open a Web Page (100 K)	5 sec	1 sec	14 sec
Download a Video Clip (1 MB)	10 sec	8 sec	5 min
Download a Song (4 MB)	41 sec	32 sec	Almost 10 min!
Download Software (25 MB)	4.5 min	3.5 min	Almost 1 hr!

HughesNet Internet connection speeds are much faster than a 56K dial-up connection. As a subscriber, your online experience will be exceptionally rewarding, especially if you could not previously receive high speed internet service at your present locale. The table below shows the HughesNet (maximum download and upload) speeds for each service plan.

Service Plan	HN7000S Speed
	Max. Download Speed	Max. Upload Speed
Home	700 Kbps	128 Kbps
Professional	1 Mbps	200 Kbps
ProPlus	1.5 Mbps	200 Kbps
Small Office	1.5 Mbps	300 Kbps
Business Internet	2 Mbps	500 Kbps

Dial-up service comparison based on standard dial-up connection at 56Kbps. HughesNet speeds are based on download speeds of up to 1 Mbps for HughesNet Professional service and 700 Kbps for HughesNet Home service. Actual speeds vary based on the amount of traffic on the Internet, content on a particular Website, or by the overall performance and configuration of your computer. Stated speeds not guaranteed. Dial-up service comparison based on standard dial-up connection at 56 Kbps.


HughesNet delivers satellite internet service most everywhere in the continental US, Canada, and Puerto Rico as long as you have a clear view of the Southern sky! Even if you live on a mountaintop, on an island or in the desert, chances are you can take advantage of HughesNet service speed and easy Internet access.


There are no phone lines or cable service needed for satellite internet from HughesNet, and you can choose the level of service that fits your needs - starting with standard home service to the faster levels of Small Office and Business Internet.


Compare HughesNet service speed for Small Office and Professional Plans with standard dial-up service. Read about the most frequently asked questions regarding high speed internet service via satellite from HughesNet. While you're there... you can also check the minimum configuration requirements for your computer to receive HughesNet service.


Are You Ready For A Faster Internet?...

It starts with the new HN7000S modem and satellite dish antenna from HughesNet. Together, this smart technology system provides a fast, easy operation that self-updates, too. Learn how you can start enjoying HughesNet satellite service, today!

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