What Should You Know about HughesNet Satellite Internet Service?
HughesNet is one of the most common and well-known satellite internet services, particularly for those users who live in areas where cable or fiber optic services are unavailable. But how long does it take to get HughesNet's internet service provider established and started? This article will shed some light on general HughesNet installation procedures as well as an approximate timeframe for the process.
Approval of the Application and Receipt of Equipment
The initial process involves the assessment of the availability and then the order is placed through the Internet or phone. HughesNet will ensure that you can be served by satellite internet services that connect you to the internet. It can be seen as long as one has an unobstructed view of the southern sky with no hindrance.
This may normally take approximately 1-2 business days to complete. After approval, Hughesnet will deliver your equipment through FedEx Ground Shipping. In some cases, it can take about 3-10 business days to deliver based on the location you choose. This equipment consists of the satellite modem, the satellite dish the necessary mounting equipment, and 50 feet of the coaxial cables to join all the gadgets.
Equipment Installation Appointment
The next process that is carried out once you have been issued your equipment is the installation of the dish and modem. You will have to self-install the HughesNet equipment, but this can be done by a certified HughesNet technician who will visit your home. Instead, when you order it, you can choose an open installation appointment time from the available appointments in the next 1 to 2 weeks. Before the installer arrives at your home, he/she will contact you to discuss and schedule the date and time of the appointment.
The installation process itself is relatively quick and takes between 2 and 5 hours depending on the specifics of the home. These include the positioning of the satellite dish, the connection of cables from this dish to the position of the modem inside the house, the joining of all the required parts, switching on the equipment, and the final setting up of the software and activation. To ensure that your installer can deliver the full extent of the project, he or she must have unhindered access to space both within and without your residence.
Activating Your HughesNet Service
Once all is connected, the installer will then turn on the HughesNet service and account for you in your house. In this way, this activation process ensures that there is a proper link to the satellite and that the internet speeds are as per the plan offered. The installer will also check that your WiFi is fine on different devices to show that you cannot use it properly.
At the end of the installation process, the installer will provide you with a brief explanation on how to get started with the satellite internet service, how to navigate to the account where the settings, payments, etc., are usually made, and you will be required to sign the work order that commences your HughesNet service.
Connection Stabilization Period
After the final stages of installation, the speed of the HughesNet connection or the availability of a connection may be slower or inconsistent over the first 24 hours as the connection is finalized. This is normal. It will take some time for the system to fine-tune the satellite signals and broadband in your area for the best results.
Some aspects such as the speed and reliability of products have to increase at a progressive rate. In most cases, within one day after installation, the speeds should rise to the levels that correspond to the internet plan you opted for. One can always use the HughesNet account portal or gateway interface to conduct other speed tests should there be a need to monitor progress.
That brings us to a general overview of how the HughesNet satellite internet installation process takes to get done in the context of a home. To recap the key milestones
- Place your order & get approved: It just takes 1-2 business days to get your order delivered to your doorstep.
- Equipment shipped & received: Five to twelve day business days
- Installation appointment: They often have a 2+ week window
- Actual install process: Some may spend 2-5 hours at home, while others may spend 2-5 hours at home.
- Service: started at the workplace
- Presence: of first 24-hour stabilization period
Remember these general timeframes while getting ready for life with fast, reliable satellite internet service from HughesNet. And of course, you are welcome to call their customer service line if you have any other questions regarding HughesNet before, during, or after your installation. It is convenient to know that Their team is always on call 24/7 to assist you in getting connected.
