HughesNet is a satellite internet service for homes and small businesses in underserved areas.
HughesNet is a satellite internet service from Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar, providing broadband connectivity for homes and small businesses where terrestrial options are limited or unavailable.
The service uses Hughes Jupiter satellite technology, customer terminals, and managed plans to serve rural and remote users, competing with Starlink, Viasat Internet, Amazon Leo, and OneWeb in satellite broadband access.
| Attribute | HughesNet | Starlink | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider |  |  | |
| Founded | 1980 | 2002 | |
| Sells To | Consumers, Enterprise | Enterprise, Government | |
| Pricing Model | Recurring, Transactional | Software, Transactional | |
| Ownership | Public | Private, Venture-backed |
Provider
Founded 1980
Sells To Consumers, Enterprise
Pricing Model Recurring, Transactional
Ownership Public
Provider
Founded 2002
Sells To Enterprise, Government
Pricing Model Software, Transactional
Ownership Private, Venture-backed
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