Deanwferguson, you're posting in an area that's clearly labeled NOT FOR HUGHESNET SUPPORT. This site is not a rant site, it is a tech support site -- if you need tech support, post under Tech Support.
"There was an error while attempting to post your message. Try again in a few minutes.
Likely because my speeds are measured in kbps rather than mbps"
No, it has nothing to do with that, but thanks for the hysterical paranoia. It has to do with you clicking Send more than once. The system gives that error when the user does that.