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Download Speed versus Dial-Up Wait Time
When making comparisons of any kind, most people like to be given a few examples or specific cases to make the issue clear. Where HughesNet satellite Internet service and old-fashioned dial-up services are concerned, a good example goes something like this:
A person surfing the Internet finds a 4 MB audio book they want to download. It is in the MP3 format. In the time it would take them to download this book a single time with their dial-up connection, they could have downloaded it roughly 55 times with their HughesNet satellite connection.
Obviously this translates into a remarkable amount of difference in efficiency and customer satisfaction. In addition to lighting fast speeds, however, a HughesNet broadband Internet account also frees up telephone lines, meaning a user could chat on the phone while doing work, paying bills or enjoying a little shopping. It also means that there will no longer be any dropped connections, poor signals or any other interference with a connection’s speed or effectiveness.
This can make a huge difference to home and business users who count on reliable services through their satellite broadband service. In fact, satellite technology is the number one choice for rural areas and provides a reliable and cost-effective approach to utilizing and enjoying high-speed Internet connectivity.
To get a very clear picture of the total amount of time that can be saved when using a HughesNet service plan, simply look at the comparison chart below:
| Service Plan | Estimated Download Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
0.5mb Image |
1mb Video Clip |
4mb MP3 Audio File |
25mb Software Upgrade |
|
| 53k Dial-Up | 1.2 min | 2.5 min | 9.9 min | 1 hr 2.4 min |
| Home | 4 sec | 8 sec | 32 sec | 3.3 min |
| Pro | 3.3 sec | 6.7 sec | 27 sec | 2.8 min |
| ProPlus | 2.5 sec | 5 sec | 20 sec | 2 min |
| Elite | 2 sec | 4 sec | 16 sec | 1.7 min |
| ElitePlus | 1.3 sec | 2.7 sec | 10.7 sec | 1.1 min |
| Home | Pro | ProPlus | Elite | ElitePlus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Speeds |
FAST1.0 MbpsDownload128 KbpsUploadUp to 20x faster than dial-up† |
FASTER1.2 MbpsDownload200 KbpsUploadUp to 25x faster than dial-up† |
FASTEST1.6 MbpsDownload250 KbpsUploadUp to 30x faster than dial-up† |
TURBO2.0 MbpsDownload300 KbpsUploadUp to 40x faster than dial-up† |
EXTREME3.0 MbpsDownload300 KbpsUploadUp to 50x faster than dial-up† |
| Best For: | Casual web surfing on a personal computer | Moderate Internet use and light downloading | Frequent Internet use and moderate downloading | Consistent Internet use and frequent downloading | Consistent Internet use and frequent downloading |
HughesNet offers account packages capable of meeting every type of need. From families to small businesses there are affordable and effective options for everyone.
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† Speeds based on the Elite Plus service plan and compared to dial-up speeds of 53 kbps. Actual speeds may vary and are not guaranteed.
$100 mail-in rebate applies to the purchase of any new HughesNet system. Not applicable with the Lease option. HughesNet equipment and service must be purchased between 07/01/10 and 09/30/10. HughesNet service must remain active for a minimum of 31 days. Rebate submission must be received by 12/31/10. Other restrictions may apply. Offer void where prohibited or restricted by law. Visit www.rebate.hughesnet.com for details.
‡ HughesNet is available anywhere in the contiguous U.S. with a clear view of the southern sky, Alaska and Hawaii excluded.
$99 mail-in rebate applies to the purchase or lease of any new HughesNet system. HughesNet equipment and service must be purchased between 9/1/10 and 9/24/10. Installation must be complete by 9/30/10 and service must remain active for a minimum of 31 days. Rebate submission must be received by 12/31/10. Other restrictions may apply. Offer void where prohibited or restricted by law. Visit www.rebate.HughesNet.com for details.
