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new modem installed still slow speed below 1MBPS
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Just to elaborate on Liz's mention of the DirecTV receiver, HughesNet normally recommends against connecting satellite TV receivers due to the amount of data they can use, even if no on demand viewing is performed. DirecTV receivers are especially notorious for this. They change to downloading some things through the connected internet rather than their own dish, chewing through data, and people have actually seen their monthly data allotment wiped out because of them. Guide info, program descriptions and cast lists, and though I don't know for sure, I suspect those instant watch movies that you sometimes see in the Guide, as well. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to them, but it's a risky device to have connected, data wise.
reHi randalldb,
Thanks for posting and sharing your speed test results. I see the HughesNet equipment is working normally, and that you're running off of data tokens right now until your data resets in a little over a day from now. You might want to keep that DirecTV device disconnected from the internet to conserve data and avoid running out of your Anytime Data.
What is it you're trying to do online? If it's a site or program that's being a challenge right now, please post which one(s) and describe what you're experiencing.
Your cooperation, patience, and understanding are much appreciated.
Thanks,
Liz
Just to elaborate on Liz's mention of the DirecTV receiver, HughesNet normally recommends against connecting satellite TV receivers due to the amount of data they can use, even if no on demand viewing is performed. DirecTV receivers are especially notorious for this. They change to downloading some things through the connected internet rather than their own dish, chewing through data, and people have actually seen their monthly data allotment wiped out because of them. Guide info, program descriptions and cast lists, and though I don't know for sure, I suspect those instant watch movies that you sometimes see in the Guide, as well. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to them, but it's a risky device to have connected, data wise.
