Not sure why Hughesnet would need to cancel the contract out for you... Sling TV has stated on their website the following. What internet speed do I need to stream Sling TV? Constant speed of 3.0 Megabits per second (Mb/s) or more - Streaming video content on portable devices such as tablets or phones Constant speed of 5.0 Mb/s or more - Single stream of video content on a TV, PC, or Mac Constant speed of 25 Mb/s or more - Recommended for households that maintain internet usage on multiple devices If your internet service provider (ISP) has a cap on your data, it's a good idea to keep an eye on your usage while streaming. Hughesnet states that they offer speeds that are UPTO 25Mbps, and in the contract it states that speeds are not guaranteed. It is unlikely you will see consistent speeds of 25Mbps or more for the entire duration of a show during prime-time hours for your beam, which is when you most likely will be wanting to use the device. Add on, that at 25Mbps (if you could sustain that) will consume approximately 10GB per hour, which would wipe your data out, fast. Also, devices that are "off" aren't always off, usually they are in a sleep state, which can still allow them to access the internet and download data. Sometimes devices like a Satellite TV Box can consume several gigabytes of data in a day, enough to deplete your data allowance in hours. I imagine a SlingTV box could easily do the same, I know my ChromeCast can consume about 50MB/hour doing absolutely nothing other than sitting there.
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