HughesNet vs. WildBlue


Find out why HughesNet is the choice for satellite internet access

There are a variety of service providers that provide data services and Satellite Internet to large businesses and government agencies. For the small to medium sized business or residential customer, the choices narrow down to a few companies. The two most prominent are HughesNet and Wild Blue.


General Overview of Satellite Providers HughesNet Other Guys
Total satellite installations worldwide 1,200,000+ 250,000+
Number of operational satellites 13
Years providing Satellite Internet service 13 years 3 year
Years in business operation 30+ years 6 years
Manufactures satellite system equipment Yes No
Manufactures communications satellites Yes No
Services US government and US military Yes No
Services large-business, enterprise (Fortune 1000) customers Yes No
Services small to medium business customers Yes Yes
Services home-office and residential customers Yes Yes
Number of network operations centers (NOC) 3 1
Uses Internet Protocol Over Satellite standard (IPos) Yes No
Minimum service commitment 24 month 24 month
Parts warranty 24 months 24 months
Labor warranty 24 months 90 Days
Service call fee after 90 days Free $75/per hr
Ka / Ku band compatible Yes No
Fair Access Policy (FAP) Maximum  Recover Time 8 hour refresh 30 day refresh
Satisfaction Guarantee, Return Policy 30 Day 30 Day
30 Day return Fee $0 $79.00
30 Day return Refund on hardware Yes Yes
Option to OWN your equipment Yes No
Free Shipping Delivery Yes No



HughesNet Home vs. Value Plan Comparison (lease) HughesNet Other Guys
Upfront Cost (after rebate) $49.00 $149.95
Monthly Service $59.99 $49.95
Monthly Lease Rental $9.99 $5.99
Download Speeds 1000kbps 512kbps
Upload Speeds 128kbps 128kbps
Included Labor Warranty 24 Months 90 Days
Included Parts Warranty 24 Months 24 Months
Warranty Repair Labor cost with in 90 days Free Free
Warranty Repair Labor cost with in 24 months Free $75 Per Hr.
30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee Yes No
Option to OWN your equipment Yes No



HughesNet Pro vs. Select Plan Comparison (lease) HughesNet Other Guys
Upfront Cost (after rebate) $49.00 $149.95
Monthly Service $69.99 $69.95
Monthly Lease Rental $9.99 $5.99
Download Speeds 1200kbps 1000kbps
Upload Speeds 200kbps 200kbps
Included Labor Warranty 24 Months 90 Days
Included Parts Warranty 24 Months 24 Months
Warranty Repair Labor cost with in 90 days Free Free
Warranty Repair Labor cost with in 24 months Free $75 Per Hr.
30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee Yes No
Option to OWN your equipment Yes No



HughesNet ProPlus vs. Pro Pak Comparison (lease) HughesNet Other Guys
Upfront Cost (after rebate) $49.00 $149.95
Monthly Service $79.99 $79.99
Monthly Lease Rental $9.99 $5.99
Download Speeds 1600kbps 1500kbps
Upload Speeds 250kbps 256kbps
Included Labor Warranty 24 Months 90 Days
Included Parts Warranty 24 Months 24 Months
Warranty Repair Labor cost with in 90 days Free Free
Warranty Repair Labor cost with in 24 months Free $75 Per Hr.
30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee Yes No
Option to OWN your equipment Yes No




HughesNet High-End Elite Plan (lease) HughesNet Other Guys
Upfront Cost (after rebate) $24.00 N/A
Monthly Service $119.99 N/A
Monthly Lease Rental $9.99 N/A
Download Speeds 2000kbps N/A
Upload Speeds 300kbps N/A
Included Labor Warranty 24 Months N/A
Included Parts Warranty 24 Months N/A
Warranty Repair Labor cost with in 90 days Free N/A
Warranty Repair Labor cost with in 24 months Free N/A
30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee Yes N/A
Option to OWN your equipment Yes N/A




HughesNet High-End ElitePlus Plan (lease) HughesNet Other Guys
Upfront Cost (after rebate) $0.00 N/A
Monthly Service $189.99 N/A
Monthly Lease Rental $9.99 N/A
Download Speeds 3000kbps N/A
Upload Speeds 300kbps N/A
Included Labor Warranty 24 Months N/A
Included Parts Warranty 24 Months N/A
Warranty Repair Labor cost with in 90 days Free N/A
Warranty Repair Labor cost with in 24 months Free N/A
30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee Yes N/A
Option to OWN your equipment Yes N/A




 

HughesNet service and system was compiled from www.hns.com and www.HughesNet.com as of 9/02/08. WildBlue service and system data was compiled from www.wildblue.com as of 9/02/08.

HughesNet Rebates

Receive up to $300 back when you order your HughesNet Satellite Internet.

With our current rebates & promotions, HughesNet is more affordable than ever.  Receive $150 mail in rebates on our  Pro Plan. or receive $200 back on our ElitePlus Plan.  In addition to our rebates receive another $100 when you refer a new customer.

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HughesNet Testimonial

                         

“Words can’t express my gratitude. Thanks for employing such wonderful and  smart installers.”

-Christine Watson
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“My HughesNet System was installed in  just 3 days!!”

-James Christy
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“I don’t know how I lived without it.”

-Ivan Palumbo
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“We are very happy with your services.  The Internet is just as fast as the one I have a work.”

-Lorrie & Daniel
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“I wanted to say the customer service  and phone support I received from Elite Satellite was exceptional.”

-Stan Tanner
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“Since my HughesNet Service has been  installed, it has changed the way I do things when surfing the internet.”

-Debbie McEwen
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“It was an easy process to go through and I'm so glad that we decided to get  it!”

-Curtis Barr
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