Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is HughesNet a Solution for Rural Satellite Internet Service?

A: A recently published Pew Internet & American Life Project memo states that only 24 percent of rural residents have Internet access at home.* This small number is a result of many factors, but one of the major reasons is that many cable and DSL Internet service providers do not provide rural broadband Internet services.

Of course, many people living in rural areas access the Internet through dial-up phone lines—a frustrating and slow experience. With a dial-up Internet connection it can take almost a minute (sometimes longer) for certain Web pages to load on your screen. Sometimes images and documents cannot be accessed at all because of a slow dial-up connection. Plus, using dial-up as your rural Internet connection ties up your phone line.

Rural Broadband Internet Access

HughesNet^® is your solution. With rural satellite Internet, slow or no Internet access is a thing of the past. Now, no matter where you live in the contiguous United States—rural area or urban area—you can have high-speed Internet access like you’ve never had before. And you'll finally be able to surf the Internet without tying up your phone lines.

When you order HughesNet for your rural Internet access, a certified HughesNet installer will visit your home and install the Internet service. Installation includes affixing a satellite dish (antenna) to the roof of your home in a south-facing direction and connecting your computer to a satellite modem. It doesn't matter where you live. Your home can be connected to broadband Internet—even in rural areas!

Choosing the right HughesNet service plan and signing up for rural Internet access is simple. Order online or call us today so you can begin surfing at high speeds!

^* www.pewinternet.org/~/media/Files/Reports/2006/PIP_Rural_Broadband.pdf.pdf