 Review by Tweakbl 
member for 3.3 years, 708 visits, last login: a few hours ago
updated 167 days ago
 Rosedale,Gilmer,WV
 Contract price not specified.  "The Speed" "Their service,you got to keep after them to get something done." "If Dial up is your only option Hughesnet is the best provider."
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*****Updated - 6/26/2011*****
Most of my problems have been addressed with Hughesnet as far as Tokens and a Download meter are concerned,which is a more recent service that they now offer.
Still of a issue is the out sourcing to India for tech support.Hughesnet is not the only company to do this though.
Also of issue is Field service installers that do less then what Hughesnet wants them to do in regards to Hooking you up,Improper grounding and such.
Service department has improved a little...maybe the practice of speaking english has helped them.
I was away for about a year and basically forfeited my contract.$250 later for early termination,I am back and hooked up on the 7000's system via the Obama stimulus plan.No 9000 for me,but the 7000's seems to get it all done just as good.
Tokens are now available and are purchasable for those that FAP out.This is Mega handy.
They now have a Download manager available for the limitations of Hughesnet.
They now have a usage meter to for you to avoid the FAP.
Its still NOT DSL over landline,the limitations are still there,(Latency and Usage Limits),but it is a bit more tolerable with the proper tools and knowledge.
You CAN play World Of Warcraft on this connection but the latency is up and down alot.
You will NOT Youtube or watch your Porn (Just to put it out there) with it without problems.Not a media streaming connection by any means until 2am to 7 am for the free period.
You have to be smart and plan your downloads accordingly,as it is a shared connection,more so then a land based type of connection.
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recently I decieded to go with hughesnet since we can't get high speed here. They lied to me from day one.I was told they would only put 350.00 on my acct. but when I checked they had put 417.00 on it. I was told I would get 150.oo rebate which turned out to be 100.00 Iwas told that after I Paid the350.00 there would be no more charges, but when the installer came out he wouldn't put it up until we paid him another 150.00 Theydidn't bother to tell me that after I looked at a few pictures I would get kicked off for 24 hours. I was told that if I didn't like the service and canceled with in 30 days I would get all my money back. when I canceled I only got 200.00 back. Stay away from hughesnet aaaaait is nothing but a scam
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