Speaking as a 11 year Hughes subscriber:
Hughesnet sat internet is a connection type of "last resort".
So much depends on your location. A quality installation is also important.
While Hughesnet has data limits, there are no automatic "overage fees".
There is no way that a sat connection can compare to a ground based ISP such as Cable, Fiber or a WISP.
If your alternative is cellular, then a careful look at the data limits and how overages are applied.
My Hughes system runs very well, but then again I have taken the time to understand my systems limits and how to get the most from it. There is a learning curve.
VPN, FPS games, streaming in general and in HD in particular are a no-no as well as VOIP unless you go with the Hughes "house brand".
I have the 50/50 GB @ 15 Mbps Ultra plan available in my area and routinely get 20% above my plans rated max speed.
Again, much depends upon your location as far as system and plan availability as well as beam/gateway loading.
Just my opinion.
Alan I am sorry but you are very offensive and must get paid very well by HughesNet!Believe what you like. I regret you find my comments "very offensive" (I'm assuming you're referring to my comments and not me, since you know nothing about me). Easy to dismiss someone else's efforts when you know nothing about them, and are suspicious of anyone who has anything less than negative to say about HughesNet since that has been your only experience.
If there is something wrong with your connection, it can be fixed.Too bad you didn't find this Forum sooner, and sorry you have had to struggle with HughesNet problems for 7 years. I'm glad to hear you have other options and wish you well.
If you were one of my customers, I would fix it.
If you want help fixing it, you can get it.