Provider comparison
HughesNet vs Starlink
An honest side-by-side on speed, pricing, coverage, and the real-world tradeoffs between HughesNet and Starlink.
Side-by-side
| Feature | HughesNet | Starlink |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | satellite | satellite |
| Top speed (download) | 100 Mbps | 220 Mbps |
| Symmetric upload? | No | No |
| Starting price | $50/mo | $120/mo |
| Footprint | Available in all 50 US states. | Available across all 50 states, including rural and remote areas where wireline ISPs are not present. |
Pricing reflects each carrier's current promotional retail and may differ at your address.
HughesNet
HughesNet is a geostationary satellite ISP focused on rural homes outside the reach of cable and fiber, with multi-tier data plans.
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Starlink, operated by SpaceX, is a low-Earth-orbit satellite internet service available almost anywhere in the US, with median speeds in the 100 Mbps range.
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