As you already know, VPN is not recommended and is dreadfully slow if it works at all.
On the location issue, there have been others who have had a similar problem, most notably with redirects when trying to use Google and even Facebook.
Your best bet to get that resolved would be to post on the Hughes Community support forum:
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community.myhughesnet.co ··· ughesnetI suggest starting a new thread of your own .. post a case # from a previous phone support attempt or the serial number of your modem.
That can be found on a sticker on the rear or bottom of the modem.
Don't post your SAN (DSSxxxxxx) or other personally identifiable info.
That will allow the forum mods to look into your account details.
Just post a brief description including the name of the service or web address you are having the problem with.
In the past it has taken several days to get that type of issue resolved.