I was going to post this in other topics, but in looking at the dates of the posts, it appears there is not the place to get any answers. Where can I get info ? none of the reps can answer my questions. I was geven the old Gen 5 support # to call. That went nowhere.I have tried to get info about an existing Hughes customer to upgrade to the new Hughes Gen 6 . I called the new service # , and was told to call the old Gen 5 support # I seem to not be able to get any info such as #1 do I have to cancel my old Gen 5 account and start a new account ?#2 it appears an existing customer must pay for a new installation? #3 What is the total for a new Select account ? The reps I spoke to only would set up a new account canceling my old account.So far I haven't been able to find answers for these questions.

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Jay
Moderator
12 months ago
Hello ecoalex2,

No, you do not need to cancel your account to upgrade to The new HughesNet.

Upgrading does require a technician to install your new equipment and repoint the dish, but you do not need a new dish. There is an upgrade cost for this visit.

The select plan is $74.99 before any taxes or other fees (such as the lease fee).

We will look into the concerns raised about the miscommunication from our Customer Care and sales representatives.

Thank you!

Jay
- maratsade
  Distinguished Professor IV
  12 months ago
  Is the new satellite open for business?
- smullins0053
  New Member
  12 months ago
  I have been a Hughes Net Customer for few years now and I was inquiring about the new unlimited plan and was told it was cheaper to be a new customer. Why doesn't Hughes Net give a better deal for people that have been their customer for years.
  - GabeU
    Distinguished Professor IV
    12 months ago
    smullins0053 wrote:
    I have been a Hughes Net Customer for few years now and I was inquiring about the new unlimited plan and was told it was cheaper to be a new customer. Why doesn't Hughes Net give a better deal for people that have been their customer for years.
    It's the same reason a lot of companies do the same thing... to attract new customers.
- ecoalex2
  Tutor
  12 months ago
  Jay, thanks for your reply.
  You state-
  The select plan is $74.99 before any taxes or other fees (such as the lease fee).
  My questions are
  * As a poster asked, why can new customer get a $25 savings for a new account and a free installation ?
  * What does a service call to repoint the dish, and install the new modem cost?
  * What is the additional cost of a modem lease?
  * What are the additional fees, etc .
  * Why can't a customer have their service cancelled , when the tech comes to repoint the dish, install the modem, and take the old modem , I would think you want the gen 5 modem returned.
  - GabeU
    Distinguished Professor IV
    12 months ago
    ecoalex2 wrote:
    * As a poster asked, why can new customer get a $25 savings for a new account and a free installation ?
    To attract new customers.