HughesNet Speed Test

Test Your HughesNet Satellite Internet Internet Speed

Go beyond basic speed numbers. Measure your real HughesNet download speed, upload speed, ping, jitter, and bufferbloat to see how your connection truly performs.

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About HughesNet Satellite Internet

Technology

Geostationary Satellite (Ka-band, Jupiter system)

Coverage

Nationwide (continental US, Alaska, Hawaii)

Typical Download

25-100 Mbps

Typical Upload

3 Mbps

HughesNet Speed Tiers & Plans

PlanDownloadUploadPrice
Select25 Mbps3 Mbps$50/mo
Elite50 Mbps3 Mbps$75/mo
Fusion 5050 Mbps3 Mbps$95/mo
Fusion 100100 Mbps3 Mbps$150/mo

Prices and speeds are approximate and may vary by location. Promotional pricing may differ from regular rates.

Common HughesNet Issues

Very high latency (600-700 ms) due to geostationary satellite distance
Rain fade causes speed drops and outages during storms
Speeds reduced after exceeding priority data allowance
Upload limited to 3 Mbps across all plans
Real-time applications (gaming, video calls) impacted by latency
Dish alignment issues can degrade signal over time

How Pong.com Helps HughesNet Customers

Most speed tests only measure raw throughput inside your ISP's network. Pong.com goes further, testing across the real public internet to reveal what your HughesNet connection can actually do.

Bufferbloat Detection

Discover if your HughesNet connection suffers from high latency under load. Bufferbloat causes lag and stuttering even on fast connections.

Jitter Analysis

Measure the consistency of your HughesNet connection. High jitter means unreliable performance for gaming, video calls, and streaming.

Connection Health Grade

Get an A-F grade for your HughesNet connection based on speed, latency, bufferbloat, and stability. Know exactly where you stand.

Real-World Experience Scores

See how your connection performs for specific activities: 4K streaming, video conferencing, competitive gaming, and web browsing.

Speed History Tracking

Track your HughesNet speeds over time. Spot trends, identify peak-hour slowdowns, and catch degradation before it becomes a problem.

Public Internet Testing

Unlike tests that measure inside HughesNet's network, Pong.com tests across the real internet, giving you speeds that match your actual experience.

Compare HughesNet to Alternatives

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

50-300 Mbps down, 5-30 Mbps up

5G (n41, n71), 4G LTE (fallback)

AT&T Internet / Fiber

300-5000 Mbps (Fiber), 10-100 Mbps (DSL) down, 300-5000 Mbps (Fiber), 1-20 Mbps (DSL) up

Fiber (AT&T Fiber), DSL (legacy IPBB)

CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber

100-8000 Mbps (Fiber), 10-100 Mbps (DSL) down, 100-8000 Mbps (Fiber), 1-10 Mbps (DSL) up

Fiber (Quantum Fiber / FTTH), DSL (legacy CenturyLink)

HughesNet FAQ

Is HughesNet throttling my internet?
If your speed test results are significantly lower than what your HughesNet plan advertises, throttling or network congestion could be the cause. Run a test on Pong.com to check your real speeds. Pong.com tests through the public internet (not inside HughesNet's own network) so you get an accurate picture. Try testing at different times of day to see if speeds drop during peak hours.
What speeds should I expect from HughesNet?
HughesNet offers download speeds of 25-100 Mbps and upload speeds of 3 Mbps, depending on your plan and connection type (Geostationary Satellite (Ka-band, Jupiter system)). On a wired Ethernet connection, you should typically see 70-90% of your plan's advertised speed. Wi-Fi speeds will be lower due to signal attenuation and interference. Use Pong.com to verify your actual speeds.
Why is my HughesNet internet slow even with a fast plan?
Several factors can slow down your HughesNet connection: bufferbloat (high latency under load), Wi-Fi interference from neighboring networks, outdated modem or router firmware, network congestion during peak hours, or issues with your home wiring. Pong.com tests all of these factors in a single test, including bufferbloat detection, jitter analysis, and a connection health grade.
Does HughesNet have bufferbloat problems?
Bufferbloat can occur on any ISP connection, but it is especially common on Geostationary Satellite (Ka-band, Jupiter system) connections. It causes your latency to spike when your connection is under load (e.g., downloading a file while on a video call). Pong.com specifically tests for bufferbloat and grades it from A (excellent) to F (severe). This tells you more about your real connection quality than download speed alone.

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