HughesNet Speeds are Remarkable
HughesNet's Internet surfing speeds are remarkably faster than standard dial-up speeds. With these greatly enhanced speeds, subscribers have the ability to download large files and be more productive. The table below compares the estimated time of typical Internet downloads using the HughesNet Home and HughesNet Professional service plans versus a 56K dial-up connection (speed based on typical response times).
| Internet Usage | Estimated 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! |
The HughesNet Internet connection speeds with the HN7000S modem are considerably faster than dial-up and will make HughesNet customers online experience exceptionally rewarding. The table below highlights 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 | 1000 Kbps | 200 Kbps |
| ProPlus | 1500 Kbps | 200 Kbps |
| Small Office | 1500 Kbps | 300 Kbps |
| Business Internet | 2000 Kbps | 500 Kbps |
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