Hughesnet vs. Hosted America

Hughes Network Systems has long been a leader in satellite internet service, serving millions of subscribers across the U.S., including rural areas and hard-to-reach locations like Alaska. With Hughesnet Gen5, Hughesnet Fusion Plans, and the powerful Jupiter 3 satellite, Hughesnet delivers high-speed satellite internet to customers who lack wired or fiber connectivity.

Key features include:

• Provides satellite connection through the Hughesnet Gen5 and Jupiter 3 networks.
• Hughesnet offers various satellite internet plans with different service plans and priority data allowances.
• Includes a wi-fi modem or router to create home Wi-Fi for all connected devices.
• Available nationwide, including Alaska and other underserved rural areas.
• Offers free professional installation for new Hughesnet customers.
• Regulated by the FCC, ensuring compliance with national standards.
• Focused on wireless technologies to deliver broadband access where traditional lines can’t reach.
• Plans come with a 24-month commitment and a monthly fee based on selected data tiers.

• Satellite internet provider services come with a data limit and standard data caps, slowing speeds after exceeding priority data.
• Performance can drop significantly during peak hours due to network congestion.
• Video streaming and gaming can be challenging because of satellite latency and lower real-time responsiveness.
• Long-term 24-month commitments lock in contracts, often with termination fees for early cancellation.
• Hughesnet Fusion Plans and Hughesnet Internet Plans may cost more than fiber equivalents when considering overall monthly fees.
• While it’s a solid option in rural areas, satellite service struggles to match the speed and consistency of a fiber connection when available.
• Upload speeds and latency limitations are unavoidable with satellite internet compared to terrestrial networks.
• Dependence on weather and clear skies can result in service disruptions.

Hosted America provides 100% fiber internet, delivering the fastest and most reliable connection available. Unlike Hughesnet’s satellite offerings, Hosted America’s fiber internet is a wired broadband service that delivers symmetrical speeds (equal download speeds and upload speeds), making it ideal for streaming, remote work, and online gaming.

• Fast, reliable speeds: Up to 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps internet) with no slowdowns
• Future-proof infrastructure: Fiber is designed to handle growing bandwidth demands
• Low latency: Ideal for streaming live TV, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Paramount Plus, online gaming, and Zoom calls
• No data caps: Unlimited data with no throttling or overage fees
• Locally-based support: Raleigh, NC-based customer service team for easy activation and continued support
• Stronger connection than satellite: Not affected by network congestion
• Reliability: Hosted America has maintained minimal outages, with most caused by planned maintenance.

• Higher starting price: $89.99/month compared to Hughesnet’s $94.99/month for 100Mbps
• Limited availability: Fiber infrastructure is still expanding, so it may not be available in all areas

While Hughesnet plays a vital role in delivering satellite internet service to remote and rural areas, it simply can’t match the speed, reliability, or unlimited data performance of a wired fiber network like Hosted America’s.

For customers with access to fiber internet, Hosted America provides faster internet options, no data caps, symmetrical upload and download speeds, and a smoother online experience for everything from video streaming to work-from-home tasks. In short: if fiber is available, Hosted America is the clear winner.

Choosing the right internet connection can be overwhelming with so many options available. Hosted America goes head-to-head with major providers like Viasat, Starlink, Optimum, and T-Mobile, each offering different technologies and performance levels.

While some providers rely on wi-fi, DSL, satellite internet, or fixed wireless connections, Hosted America’s 100% fiber network ensures faster speeds, lower latency, and unmatched reliability. Want to see how we compare? Explore our in-depth home internet reviews and FAQs to find the best internet service for your needs.

Get the upload speeds and download speeds you need for streaming, remote work, and more. Our low-latency home internet plans include:

• 25 Mbps plan
• 100 Mbps plan
• 300 Mbps plan
• 500 Mbps plan
• 1 Gbps/gigabit/gig plan
• 2 Gbps/gigabit/gig plan

Our 2 gig internet plan is the fastest plan we offer to home internet customers, but we’re confident that all our plans will offer you the accessibility you need for your daily life.

Traditional satellite internet just won’t cut it for your business. Stay secure, transfer large files with ease, and conduct business without delays with our fiber-to-the-premise (FTTx) solutions.