HughesNet Feeds the Need for Speed: Subscribers Benefit from Faster Speeds at Same Low Prices

July 23, 2008

Hughes Network Systems, LLC, has increased the speeds of three of its popular HughesNet^® consumer service plans — Home, Pro and ProPlus — at the same low prices, giving new subscribers located beyond the reach of DSL or cable an even faster broadband connection. The increased speeds empower consumers to shop and purchase online effortlessly, saving time and money in the midst of unprecedented gas prices. The Home plan now features download speeds of up to 1 Mbps. The Pro and ProPlus plans feature download speeds of up to 1.2 and 1.6 Mbps, respectively.

“Consumers living in areas not served by terrestrial broadband are making it clear that they want to enjoy all the benefits of a broadband connection and they want to do it at high-speed,” said Peter Gulla , Hughes vice president of marketing. “With gas and everyday commodity prices soaring, HughesNet enhanced Home, Pro and ProPlus plans put the benefits of high-speed Internet access right at their fingertips at an affordable price.”

The higher-speed Home, Pro and ProPlus join the recently introduced HughesNet Elite and ElitePlus plans, the fastest satellite broadband consumer plans ever offered, with download speeds of up to 3 Mbps. With prices starting as low as $59.99 a month, the wide range of HughesNet plans now available can meet the requirements of any consumer or home business.

“The buying preferences of satellite broadband customers demonstrate the trend toward speed and features, indicating that performance is the key driver of the majority of broadband purchasing decisions,” said Jimmy Schaeffler of the Carmel Group. “With top level offerings from companies such as Hughes, consumers get the speed they desire at a generally affordable price, as well as access to a host of applications that previously were not possible.”