Hughesnet is one of the oldest satellite internet services providers in the United States, which provides satellite internet access for millions of American citizens, especially in rural regions across the country. When considering Hughesnet for your home or business internet needs, one of the most common questions is: what is the monthly subscription fee that is common to all HughesNet plans?
This depends on which Hughesnet service tier or plan that the user signs up for. Hughesnet provides a wide range of services with diverse speeds, data plans, and costs which might be affordable to some clients. Here is an overview of the current Hughesnet pricing and what you can expect to pay per month for their standard service plans:
Starter Plan
The Hughesnet Starter plan is their lowest-tier service offering and thus the cheapest. Under the Starter plan, the download speed ranges at 25Mbps while the upload speed is at 3Mbps. This plan has a data-carrying capacity of 10GB for a month. After consuming 10 GB of data in a month your internet speeds will be reduced (limited) throughout the rest of your billing cycle.
The exact price of the Hughesnet Starter package is $59. 99 per month on average. This places this plan among the cheapest satellite internet service providers that are available within the market today. As far as the key features go, just remember that this basic plan comes with only 10 GB of monthly data allowance.
Classic Plan
The next plan is the Hughesnet Classic plan and they are relatively faster with 25Mbps downloading speed and 3Mbps uploading speed. This plan also offers an increased data allowance starting from 50 GB per month. After such a plan usage, you may find that your speeds become somewhat limited, with the carrier reducing the data speed to 256 Kbps after 50 GB usage.
The price of the Classic plan can vary depending on the region; the standard is $69. 99 per month. This means for $10 extra each month than the Starter plan, you also get 5x the amount of monthly data usage allowed.
Classic Plus Plan
Hughesnet Classic Plus plan offers even more relaxed data thresholds with a 50 GB data allowance. This plan gives access to a 25 Mbps download speed and 3 Mbps upload speed. It is slightly more expensive, though, and includes 100GB of monthly data usage – ten times the amount offered by the Starter plan.
The Hughesnet Classic Plus plan offers the standard price for the package which is $79. 99 per month. And for $20 extra each month than what is being offered by the Starter plan, you are given 10 times the amount of data usage every month.
Premium Plan
Hughesnet offers only two plans for satellite internet; one being the Hughesnet Premium, which has higher speed and more data allowance than the other plan. This is with download speeds of 25 Mbps and the upload speeds at 3 Mbps only. It also has a 50GB data limit availed to each user every month.
While it is still a low-tier plan, it does come with a 50GB bonus data allowance each month. It can be utilized anytime without affecting the speed, and all this is bonus data. Therefore, the total effective monthly data allowance on the Premium tariff plan is 100GB when we consider the additional 50GB bonus data.
Hughesnet offers the plan under its premium service category and you can get it at $139. 99 per month. You are getting faster base speeds and some bonus data allowances per billed month.
Hughesnet Pricing Factors
When looking at Hughesnet plans and pricing, keep the following factors in mind:
- Data Allowances: It is important to note that most affordable basic Hughesnet plans and prices come with very limited data usage allowances. However, if you exceed those limits you can have your internet speeds significantly degraded. While all plans are charged the same monthly fee, the higher-priced premium plans have more generous data allowances for extra charges.
- First-Time Discounts: To make the pricing more attractive, Hughesnet will normally provide a discount on the price for the first 3-6 months. But as we shall soon see, standard monthly pricing takes effect when the free introductory rate offer expires. It is also important to indicate the other lasting monthly charges that you are likely to incur.
- Bundled Services: It is advisable to look for Hughesnet internet deals such as where the company offers free installation, free modem, and free activation for subscribing to additional Hughes services such as satellite television. Ways of saving on your total monthly costs are realized through the use of bundles.
- Contract Commitments: It is usually the case that Hughesnet will give its best offer in terms of introductory offers when you agree to stick with them for at least two years. However, for consumers who cancel the contract before the stipulated term, early termination fees are normally very high.
- One-Time Fees: Besides monthly charges, some Costs are charged per time, these include the cost of equipment, installation fees, and service activation fees among others. Total setup fees can vary from $199 to $299 in the case of average prices.
In conclusion, the Hughesnet monthly charges may be between $59. 99 and $139. 99 per month based on the chosen plan. Make sure you assess your data needs and evaluate your budget for the best Hughesnet plan to take.
