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Dragonheart23's avatar
Dragonheart23
New Poster
8 years ago

Gen 4 data vs Gen 5 data

Why is it that gen5 has a package of 50g for $99.00... but gen4 highest package is only 20g for $169.00
  • C0RR0SIVE's avatar
    C0RR0SIVE
    8 years ago

    The 20/50 plan is $129.99 + Lease ($9.99 or $15.00 depending on modem) + Taxes, if it costs anymore than that it's because you have additional services on your bill.

    As far as the difference in costs, the new satellite that was recently launched has offered Hughes a chance to offer better service plans like the 50/50 plan, where it wasn't originally available.

    If you want the 50/50 plan, you are going to have to upgrade service.

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GabeU
Distinguished Professor IV
8 years ago

The only service available now is Gen5.  Gen4 packages are no longer being offered.  

 

With that said, I've NEVER seen a Gen4 20GB package at a price that high.  Is this through a local dealer? 

  • BirdDog's avatar
    BirdDog
    Assistant Professor
    8 years ago

    Not to stir the pot but Gen4 Ultra  50/50 plan at $89.99 here.

     

    It is all relative, simply depends on time you sign up and what is available. My plan is considered "grandfathered" now so if I switched I would lose it for eternity. How it works, no different from cell phone providers, which satellite Internet is very similar to.

  • Dragonheart23's avatar
    Dragonheart23
    New Poster
    8 years ago
    My provider is Hughsnet... I pay 169 a month for 20g for month and 50g from 2am till 8 am
    • BirdDog's avatar
      BirdDog
      Assistant Professor
      8 years ago
      Dragonheart23 wrote:
      My provider is Hughsnet... I pay 169 a month for 20g for month and 50g from 2am till 8 am

      Um, point is you're getting ripped off at that price if what you say is true. Are you with a reseller, third party contracter?

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      maratsade
      Distinguished Professor IV
      8 years ago
      Dragonheart23 wrote:
      My provider is Hughsnet... I pay 169 a month for 20g for month and 50g from 2am till 8 am

      Have you checked your account for a breakdown of charges?

      • C0RR0SIVE's avatar
        C0RR0SIVE
        Associate Professor
        8 years ago

        The 20/50 plan is $129.99 + Lease ($9.99 or $15.00 depending on modem) + Taxes, if it costs anymore than that it's because you have additional services on your bill.

        As far as the difference in costs, the new satellite that was recently launched has offered Hughes a chance to offer better service plans like the 50/50 plan, where it wasn't originally available.

        If you want the 50/50 plan, you are going to have to upgrade service.