3.7editor ratingHughesNet Internet Plans & Deals
When wired options aren't available, HughesNet provides dependable coverage almost anywhere with a clear view of the southern sky.
- Starting at
- $39.99/mo
- Top speed
- 100 Mbps
- Contract
- Price lock
- Our rating
- 3.7 / 5
Quick answer
HughesNet satellite internet plans are Lite (up to 25 Mbps) at $39.99/mo, Select (up to 50 Mbps) at $49.99/mo and Elite (up to 100 Mbps) at $64.99/mo, each for 12 months. Every plan includes unlimited standard data with 100 GB or 200 GB of priority data and built-in Wi-Fi, and HughesNet is available in all 50 states.
- Starting price
- $39.99/mo
- Max speed
- 100 Mbps
- Data
- No hard data limits (priority data applies)
- Contract
- 24-month agreement or no-contract option
HughesNet Internet Plans
Explore HughesNet plans for speed, reliability and value. Call now to lock in today's price at your address.
*Prices and speeds shown are representative starting rates reviewed in September 2026. Offers often require autopay and paperless billing, exclude taxes and fees, and vary by address. Always confirm current pricing and availability with the provider before ordering.
HughesNet Internet: Complete Guide
Updated September 2026 · By the Internet Cable TV Offers team
HughesNet is satellite internet that's available almost anywhere in the United States, including remote rural areas without cable, fiber or 5G. Here's how HughesNet plans, priority data and the Lite, Select and Elite plans work so you can pick the right option.
HughesNet satellite internet: coverage everywhere
HughesNet connects your home through a small dish that communicates with satellites in orbit. If your home has a clear view of the southern sky, you can very likely get HughesNet, even where no wired provider has built service.
HughesNet plans have no hard data limits and include built-in Wi-Fi. Each plan comes with priority data; if you use it all, you stay connected at reduced speeds.
HughesNet plans and pricing
HughesNet offers three plans, each with a 12-month promotional price. Lite uses a 12-month commitment; Select and Elite use a 24-month commitment.
Lite — $39.99/mo (reg. $49.99)
Speeds up to 25 Mbps with 100 GB of priority data, unlimited standard data and built-in Wi-Fi. A budget-friendly plan for customers with basic connectivity needs and light use.
Select — $49.99/mo (reg. $74.99)
Speeds up to 50 Mbps with 100 GB of priority data and advanced built-in Wi-Fi, with Whole Home Wi-Fi available. The most popular plan for typical households that browse, shop, stream HD video and join video calls.
Elite — $64.99/mo (reg. $89.99)
Speeds up to 100 Mbps with 200 GB of priority data, advanced built-in Wi-Fi and Whole Home Wi-Fi available. Built for larger households with more devices and higher data needs.
How HughesNet priority data works
Priority data is the amount of high-speed data you get each month. Usage between 2 AM and 8 AM doesn't count against it, so scheduling big downloads and updates overnight stretches your plan much further. If you run out, you can buy data tokens or stay online at reduced speeds.
Which HughesNet plan should you choose?
Choose Lite if you mainly check email, browse and use social media on one or two devices. Select is the right fit for most families: 50 Mbps handles HD streaming, music, video-conferencing and strategy or role-playing games. Pick Elite if more people are online at once or you use more data, since it doubles your priority data to 200 GB and doubles the top speed to 100 Mbps.
- Available in all 50 states
- No hard data limits
- Off-peak bonus data
- Professional installation
- HughesNet Voice add-on available
HughesNet plans compared: speed and price
Here is every HughesNet plan side by side so you can quickly match speed to budget. Prices are the current promotional rates and may require AutoPay; taxes and fees are extra.
- HughesNet Lite: Up to 25 Mbps download, $39.99/mo. For basic connectivity needs and light use.
- HughesNet Select: Up to 50 Mbps download, $49.99/mo. For typical households that browse, shop and stream.
- HughesNet Elite: Up to 100 Mbps download, $64.99/mo. For larger households with more devices and higher data needs.
HughesNet internet key facts
When wired options aren't available, HughesNet provides dependable coverage almost anywhere with a clear view of the southern sky. Here are the essentials to know before you order.
- Starting price: $39.99/mo
- Top speed: 100 Mbps
- Contract: 24-month agreement or no-contract option
- Data: No hard data limits (priority data applies)
- Equipment: Satellite dish & Wi-Fi modem (lease or purchase)
- Coverage: Available across all 50 states, including remote and rural areas.
- Best for: Rural homes without access to cable, fiber or 5G
What is the Jupiter 3 satellite?
HughesNet's current plans run on Jupiter 3, one of the highest-capacity satellites ever built. It entered commercial service on December 19, 2023, from its position at 95° West and uses more than 300 spot beams to deliver speeds up to 100 Mbps across the United States and much of Latin America.
Jupiter 3's extra capacity is what made today's faster plans possible, with speeds up to 100 Mbps on Elite and more priority data than earlier generations of HughesNet service.
- In service since December 2023
- 300+ spot beams
- Speeds up to 100 Mbps
HughesNet vs. other rural internet options
Rural households now have more choices than ever, including fixed wireless, 5G home internet and low-earth-orbit satellite services. HughesNet's advantages are its wide availability, predictable monthly pricing starting at $39.99/mo and professional installation. If you can get fiber, cable or 5G home internet at your address, those usually offer lower latency; if not, HughesNet remains a dependable way to get online almost anywhere.
Can you stream and game on HughesNet?
You can stream video on HughesNet, and the no-hard-limit data policy means you won't be cut off. To make your priority data last, set streaming apps to standard definition during the day and schedule large downloads during the 2 AM–8 AM bonus window.
Casual, strategy and role-playing games work fine, but satellite latency makes fast-paced competitive shooters difficult. For video calls and gaming, Elite's 100 Mbps and larger priority data give the smoothest experience.
How to get the best HughesNet deal
Get more from your HughesNet plan:
- Start with Lite at $39.99/mo if you only need basic connectivity
- Pick Select for most households: 50 Mbps for $49.99/mo
- Pick Elite over Select if you stream often — it doubles priority data to 200 GB
- Use off-peak hours for software updates and big downloads
- Ask about equipment lease versus purchase options
Who should choose HughesNet?
HughesNet is the right choice for rural homes, farms and cabins where cable, fiber and 5G aren't available. It provides dependable coverage almost anywhere in the U.S. with a clear view of the southern sky.
HughesNet equipment and installation
HughesNet service includes a satellite dish and a Wi-Fi modem, installed by a professional technician who aims the dish for the best signal. You can lease or purchase the equipment, and HughesNet Voice adds home phone service for $29.95/mo.
Get HughesNet at your home
Call us to confirm HughesNet plans and pricing at your address, including today's promotional pricing.
Why choose HughesNet?
Best for
Rural homes without access to cable, fiber or 5G
Nationwide coverage
If you can see the southern sky, you can likely get HughesNet.
Whole Home Wi-Fi
Advanced built-in Wi-Fi, with Whole Home Wi-Fi available on Select and Elite.
Built-in Wi-Fi
The HughesNet modem includes Wi-Fi for whole-home coverage.
Bonus data
Off-peak hours offer extra data allowances for big downloads.
HughesNet ratings
3.7
- Speed3.4
- Reliability3.8
- Value3.6
- Customer service3.8
Editorial scores based on published plan details, speed tiers, pricing and industry satisfaction data.
Where HughesNet is available
Available across all 50 states, including remote and rural areas.
- Contract
- 24-month agreement or no-contract option
- Data
- No hard data limits (priority data applies)
Equipment
Satellite dish & Wi-Fi modem (lease or purchase)
HughesNet internet FAQs
Quick answers about HughesNet pricing, data caps, contracts and more.
HughesNet Lite is $39.99/mo for 12 months (12-month commitment), Select is $49.99/mo for 12 months and Elite is $64.99/mo for 12 months (24-month commitment). Regular prices are $49.99, $74.99 and $89.99/mo.
TV with HughesNet
Satellite internet data is best saved for browsing and calls. For TV, rural customers often pair HughesNet with satellite TV service.
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