Hughesnet data tokens and Bonus Zones explained

What are Hughesnet data tokens?

When you sign up for Hughesnet’s satellite internet services, you get to choose how much data you can use each month. However, even if you choose one of Hughesnet’s unlimited data options, your internet may slow down after you reach a certain amount of data. To get more data that you can use to maintain your internet speed throughout the month, the company offers Hughesnet tokens.

Hughesnet is one of the nation’s top satellite internet providers, in large part due to its availability in rural areas and programs like the Hughesnet data tokens and Hughesnet Bonus Zone. Let’s take a closer look at how Hughesnet tokens work and whether or not they are a good option for you.

Hughesnet plans and data caps

The prices of these plans can vary depending on your location and any current specials Hughesnet is offering. We suggest going to the Hughesnet website and entering your address in the “Plans” section to get accurate information for plans that are available to you.

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As we mentioned previously, even the unlimited data plans Hughesnet offers have data caps. However, rather than simply turning off your access to the internet, it slows down to reduce the speed of your internet and in turn the amount of data you’re using. This is true of all of Hughesnet’s plans. Your Hughesnet usage won’t take away your internet, but the speed at which you use it will be significantly decreased.

If you reach your data soft cap, your access to the internet will likely slow down. When this happens, you have a few options:

• Add Hughesnet Data Tokens
• Take advantage of the Hughesnet Bonus Zone
• Upgrade your plan

How to add Hughesnet data tokens

If it doesn’t make sense for your household to upgrade to a larger Hughesnet plan, adding data through data tokens can be a more affordable option. Data tokens don’t expire and they are offered at different GB levels and prices. If you don’t use a data token, it rolls over to the next month.

Steps to adding tokens to your Hughesnet account

Let’s take a look at how you can add data tokens to your Hughesnet account.

Step 1: Access your my.hughesnet.com account

First, you’ll need to get onto your account on my.hughesnet.com. You can do this through either your computer or the HughesNet mobile app.

Step 2: Navigate to “Shop/Upgrade” Section

Once you have access to your account, head to the Shop/Upgrade section. You can find this section by hovering over “Shop/Upgrade” in the upper navigation bar. This shows a drop-down menu. Click or tap “Get More Data.”

Step 3: Choose your data token

As we mentioned above, you will have the choice between several data token sizes and prices. These will appear in the “Get More Data” page of your HughesNet account. Simply select the data token you want and select the “Purchase” button next to it. The data token will be automatically added to your account.

Take a look at the next section below for current pricing. 

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Hughesnet token prices

So how much do Hughesnet data tokens cost? Hughesnet offers four levels of data tokens to allow you to find the best amount of data to get you to your next month of service.

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Get extra data with the Hughesnet Bonus Zone

The Hughesnet Bonus Zone is 50 GB of extra data that the company gives you during off-peak hours. The Hughesnet Bonus Zone hours are from 2-8 a.m. local time. When you need to download updates, games, movies, or any large file, schedule the download to start during the Hughesnet Bonus Zone hours.

The Hughesnet Bonus Zone might be an attractive option for users who find themselves downloading large files. You can also use this time to access the internet as you normally would. The Hughesnet Bonus Zone is available even after you reach your high-speed data limit for the month.

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Upgrading your Hughesnet data plan

We suggest learning how to check Hughesnet data usage to know what kind of plan would work the best for you. You can check your internet data usage through your my.hughesnet.com account. Take a look at how often you need to add data tokens to your current plan to decide if it would be more affordable to simply upgrade up to a larger plan.

If you need extra assistance with upgrading your Hughesnet data plan or have questions about your current plan, be sure to contact Hughesnet’s customer service department for help. 

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