EarthLink vs HughesNet

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Pros

• Outstanding customer service
• Special services for small businesses
• Extra security and privacy solutions

Pros

• Simple plan structure centered on priority data and clear usage expectations
• Option to stay connected with unlimited standard data after priority data runs out
• Professional installation and Wi-Fi equipment are included with most plans
• Wide coverage in rural and remote areas where many providers are unavailable
• Helpful add-ons like Data Tokens, mesh Wi-Fi, and optional phone service

Cons

• Different plans and prices for different locations across the U.S
• Charges activation and router fees

Cons

• Speeds may slow significantly after priority data is used
• Promotional pricing may increase after the introductory period
• Higher latency compared to cable and fiber internet services
• Contract terms and potential early termination fees can make canceling costly

Quick Stats

• Customer Service : Excellent
• Mobile Service : False
• Online Billing : False
• Served Areas : All 50 states

Quick Stats

• Customer Service : Good
• Mobile Service : True
• Online Billing : True
• Served Areas : Available in 48 states across the U.S., with coverage concentrated in urban, suburban, and many rural regions through partner networks

Selling Points

• Affordable internet plans
• Special services for small businesses
• Extra security and privacy solutions

Selling Points

• Nationwide satellite availability specifically built for underserved and rural communities
• Hybrid “Fusion” technology in select areas to help reduce latency compared to traditional satellite
• Unlimited standard data that keeps customers connected even after exceeding priority limits

Customer Support

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  Desktop Application
• Email
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  FAQs
• Help Center
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  Help Guides
• Live Chat
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  Mobile Application
• Phone
• Ticket

Customer Support

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  Undisclosed
  Desktop Application
• Email
• FAQs
• Help Center
• Help Guides
• Live Chat
• Mobile Application
• Phone
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  Undisclosed
  Ticket

Internet Services

• Business Internet
• Fibre Internet
• Rural Internet
• Satellite Internet
• Wireless Home Internet

Internet Services

• Business Internet
• Fibre Internet
• Rural Internet
• Satellite Internet
• Wireless Home Internet

Mobile Internet

• 4G
• 5G

Mobile Internet

• 4G
• 5G

Compatible with

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  Android
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  iOS

Compatible with

• Android
• iOS