Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), a subsidiary of EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS), has proudly announced that HughesNet® has been recognized as the Best Satellite Internet Service Provider of 2024 by U.S. News & World Report 360 Reviews. This prestigious accolade marks the fourth consecutive year that HughesNet®, the flagship high-speed satellite internet service from Hughes®, has received this recognition.
The acknowledgment from U.S. News & World Report highlights HughesNet’s® exceptional service plans, which include faster speeds, unlimited data, and the innovative HughesNet Fusion® plan with low latency. These features set HughesNet® apart from its competitors, allowing customers to seamlessly connect, stream, and play from any location.
Peter Gulla, Senior Vice President at Hughes, expressed his satisfaction with the recognition, stating, “Recognition as U.S. News & World Report’s Best Satellite Internet Service Provider of 2024 is welcome validation of our dedication to connecting the unconnected.” Gulla also highlighted Hughes’ pride in being recognized as one of the Best Internet Service Providers for Rural Areas, emphasizing their commitment to enhancing the HughesNet customer experience continually.
Having pioneered satellite internet in the 1990s, Hughes remains devoted to refining the HughesNet service to meet evolving customer needs. The new HughesNet, powered by JUPITER™ technology, leverages the capabilities of the recently launched JUPITER 3 satellite—the world’s largest and most advanced commercial communications satellite. This advancement enables HughesNet to offer higher-speed service plans, boasting download speeds of up to 100 Mbps.
The U.S. News’ online guide serves as a comprehensive resource for selecting an internet service provider, covering various aspects such as price and connection types. The evaluation criteria for internet service providers encompassed cost, speed, and reliability. U.S. News’ 360 Reviews team employed an impartial methodology, incorporating professional ratings and reviews, consumer feedback, and thorough research to compare the features of different internet service providers.
