Hughes Network Systems, Germantown, Maryland

Hughes Network Systems is a company from Germantown, Maryland that provides crucial satellite Internet service to residents and businesses in rural areas. The largest satellite Internet service provider and the 16th largest overall Internet service provider in the United States, Hughes Network Systems has over 500,000 subscribers. Hughes Network Systems also has affiliates across the globe, including in Brazil, India, Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico.

Satellite Internet has certain restrictions when compared to DSL or cable, but through HughesNet, the flagship product of Hughes Network Systems, rural residents and businesses can enjoy service comparable to that of their urban counterparts. HughesNet’s ElitePremium plan, offers speeds up to 5.0 Mbps for download and 300 Kbps for upload. Additionally, Hughes Network Systems offers plans that are customizable to the needs of individual enterprises.

HughesNet works anywhere in North America, although the HughesNet service may be affected by extreme weather such as thunderstorms. Satellite dishes need a clear view of the southern sky in order to communicate with the satellite in space., Certified HughesNet installers ensure that a customer’s satellite dish is properly positionedto maximize performance.

The only issue subscribers are likely to encounter on a regular basis is a slight latency inherent to satellite Internet. Since the signals are transmitted over long distances, delay-sensitive applications such as real-time games, virtual private networks, and voice over IP can prove problematic.