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HughesNet Gen5
Hughes Successfully Launches High-throughput Satellite
Setting the stage for the next generation of HughesNet Gen5 satellite Internet service
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Welp, I stand corrected, you can order Gen5 plans NOW! https://www.hughesnet.com/get-started
25Mbps on all plans, 10, 20, 30, and 50GB
C0RR0SIVE wrote:Welp, I stand corrected, you can order Gen5 plans NOW! https://www.hughesnet.com/get-started
25Mbps on all plans, 10, 20, 30, and 50GB
At this point in time not sure what it has to offer me since I have the Ultra plan now. The increased speed isn't that big of a deal especially since I get 20+ Mbps download quite often now and don't care much about upload.
Has been VERY slow at night but hoping it will get better once folks start moving over to the new bird.
I think the three main Game Changers are:
- No Hard Data Caps - Many users who hit their data allowance won't even notice that speeds have dropped to 1 Mbps. I have a lot of AT&T DSL users in our area who are getting less than that, even on a good day. Basically, that equals unlimited data access.
- Built-in WiFi - It's been estimated that at least 50% of HN tech and service calls are for issues with routers. Built-in WiFi will allow HN techs to reach into the modem, see what it's doing, and pinpoint which devices are using data.
- Smart Video Compression - The Video Data Saver will conserve data for the average user who really doesn't understand video resolution or how to manage its impact on data use. Even if a user has been throttled, 1 Mbps is still enough to stream in standard resolution.
