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Ricky's avatar
Ricky
Tutor
7 years ago

Upgrade from Gen 4 to Gen 5 question

A friend of mine just upgraded from Gen 4 to Gen 5 business. He got a new modem but the dish was not repointed. Should the dish have been repointed for this upgrade to be true Gen 5?

  • BirdDog's avatar
    BirdDog
    7 years ago

    Hi Ricky, both Echostar satellites are now considered Gen 5 satellites including the older one. Frankly, with the problems some of the beams on the newer satellite have been having, your friend is probably better off staying on the older one.

  • BirdDog's avatar
    BirdDog
    Assistant Professor
    7 years ago

    Hi Ricky, both Echostar satellites are now considered Gen 5 satellites including the older one. Frankly, with the problems some of the beams on the newer satellite have been having, your friend is probably better off staying on the older one.

  • Gwalk900's avatar
    Gwalk900
    Honorary Alumnus
    7 years ago

    There are, for the most part, no "Gen4" plans available.

    Gen5 plans consist of higher "up to" speeds and larger data allowances.

    "Gen5" can be served by both the J1 and J2 satellites.

     

    • Ricky's avatar
      Ricky
      Tutor
      7 years ago

      Thank guys! I will let him know tomorrow.