So I've been with Hughesnet for 5 years now. I start with saying that to state that I know how Hughesnet speed gets reduced when going over data plan. Also, I know how to use testmy.net. For the past 4 months I've been working from home, with no issues on VPN when I go over data. I actually downgraded my data plan to 10 gig 3mos ago because I literally go through 10 gig in 1 or 2 days, probably due to VPN and streaming occasionally. So out of the blue this month I'm only getting 100-300 kbps in the last 4 days which is not fast enough to get online. I called tech and twice now they have given me extra data and my speed is 6-10 mps which is fine, then it goes back to 100-300 kbps when that is used up. Anyone else have this issue? Does Hughesnet throttle people that use a lot of data? I'd be willing to pay more for more data, but don't see the point if that just means 1 or 2 more good days. I had a bad storm go through just prior to this, but tech guys on the phone state my connection is good and won't send a tech out unless I pay
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