Is unlimited data in Hughesnet future?
Just curious if Hughesnet will ever get unlimited data. Excede has come into my area an offers it. Speeds up to 25mbps, unlimited data for $150 per month. $100 for the first 3 months. It's expensive,...
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Perhaps in the future, but doubtful that it will be anytime soon. It's not a question of what they feel like offering, it's a question of throughput.
And, as has been suggested, the grass isn't always greener, no matter how it may look from a distance.
The new standard for "unlimited" (Exede) seems to mean they don't shut you off entirely. HughesNet could start offering 500 GB plans with the caveat that they might start slowing things down at 10, 20, 30 50 GB based on loading. Actually no different than what is already being offered IMO.
The "unlimited" thing is very subjective and a lot misleading as far as I'm concerned. Exede can say they have an "unlimited" 150 GB plan but the speed can still be anything from 1 Mbps to the max possible speed. Nothing is guaranteed by either provider if you read the fine print.
Nothing is guaranteed by either satellite provider when it comes to constant speed. You won't get max speed 24/7 with Exede "unlimited" plan, I guarantee that. Just like I don't get max speed 24/7 with my plan on HughesNet. Sorry, not how it works with either provider.
Very true. When it comes right down to it, Hughesnet's service is already unlimited, just not with the advertised high speed part.
Actually, technically, even the legacy plans were unlimited, though the FAP speeds were/are VERY slow.
I understand. But If I can get the same or close to the same speed I'm getting now, the larger data plan for approx. the same price is a better deal. They do have a short bonus period, 3-6am, but it's unlimited. I was curious if they'd slow the speed down to limit the amount you will get daily. But according to my neighbor, doesn't seem to be. But I'm still going to research and make sure. Like what was mentioned, the grass isn't always greener. I'm patient, and have plenty of time to research the blogs and get people's opinions. Thanks for the info!
- Not to blow up your spot and it’s why I’m now counting the days my contract ends with HughesNet but excede doesn’t throttle people when they hit their data limit. **bleep** I’d pay for Hughes 50gb plan if they allowed unlimited data. I’d pay that price and keep the service but I can’t. I live in a small town and my kids game. They have to use two other systems cause you can game on Hughes. But you can watch online films Netflix or Hulu etc. 20gb today isn’t anything ESPECIALLY when you watch in 4K. I get throttling people but **bleep** I need unlimited. Maybe getting rid of net neutrality will light the fire under companies asses to spread high speed internet across America. If it doesn’t I’m gonna vote for someone to tie their asses back down cause I’m tired of people in big areas getting FIOS speed and I’m paying a ton just for 20gb and if I want to watch anything cool waiting till 2am so I can use the 50gb I have available. Watched a film in 4K last night and it took 15gb of data lol. It’s ridiculius. Keep me as customer past my contract date please. I love the service but hate the fact others are getting so much more with another competitor in my area and getting the same kind of service.
First and foremost, please follow the Community Guidelines and refrain from the foul language. This is a public website, and the guidelines are in place to keep it user friendly, both to those who utilize it, and those who read it.
Now, to the topic, Exede most certainly DOES throttle the speed of the service when one reaches their data limit. How it's throttled and what it affects varies from plan type to plan type.
Hughes' throughput is much more restricted than land based systems, and giving unlimited high speed data isn't feasable. Satellite internet is not made for cord cutters.
Again, if you're going to post here please have the courtesy of following the Community Guidelines.
