Revolutionizing Rural Connectivity: Hughes Network Systems Launches High-Speed Satellite Internet Plans

Saturday - December 23 2023, 16:42 UTC - 11 months ago

Hughes Network Systems, a subsidiary of EchoStar, has launched plans providing download speeds up to 100 Mbps with features such as the Hughesnet Fusion technology, dedicated fiber backbone, and Whole Home WiFi. This move rivals SpaceX's Starlink, allowing rural customers to access fast speeds with reliable latency and unlimited data. Additionally, business-oriented plans optimize essential online applications.

Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, has launched new high-speed satellite internet plans, revolutionizing rural connectivity, the company announced.

The plans, powered by the cutting-edge Hughes JUPITER 3 satellite, boast download speeds up to 100 Mbps, offering customers in the Americas faster internet access. The Hughes JUPITER 3, launched on July 29, is a game-changer in the satellite communication realm. With more than 300 spot beams, it addresses congestion issues and enhances the internet experience for users. The world’s largest commercial communications satellite, the JUPITER 3, operates in Ka-band frequencies and features a dedicated fiber backbone to minimize latency.

Hughesnet Fusion and Whole Home Wi-Fi .

The new plans leverage the Hughesnet Fusion technology, a multipath technology introduced last year. Fusion combines satellite and wireless technologies, providing a low-latency, responsive internet experience with unlimited data and faster speeds. Additionally, the Whole Home Wi-Fi feature allows users to connect, stream, and play anywhere within their homes.

Rural businesses are not left behind, as Hughes offers new Hughesnet for Business plans optimized to support essential online applications. These plans include commercial installation, Express Repair Premium, and 24/7 business-class phone support. Fusion plans for businesses enhance capabilities for cloud-based collaboration tools.

Peter Gulla, Senior Vice President of Hughes, emphasized the company’s commitment to innovation: .

"The new Hughesnet is designed to enable these applications with fast speeds, unlimited data, and new low-latency Fusion plans. Since inventing satellite internet in the 1990s, Hughes has been dedicated to constantly innovating our service to meet the needs of customers beyond the reach of cable and fiber connectivity." .

HughesNet vs. Starlink: Bridging the speed gap .

HughesNet’s move to offer 100 Mbps speeds brings it closer to its industry rival, SpaceX’s Starlink, which ranges between 25 to 220 Mbps. HughesNet’s Jupiter 3 satellite, although geostationary and considerably farther away, rivals Starlink with its size and capacity. The ultra-high-density satellite operates in Ka-band frequencies with 300 spot beams, efficiently allocating and directing signals for better coverage.

Hughes, a pioneer in satellite-delivered internet service since the 1990s, continues to earn recognition. The company was named the Best Satellite Internet Provider of 2023 and Best Internet Provider for Rural Areas by US News. CNET also recently awarded Hughes the best provider for reliable speeds.