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HughesNet data tokens and Bonus Zones explained

HughesNet’s data tokens act as bonus data to bridge the gap between the end of your data package’s limit to the beginning of the next month of your plan.

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 plan 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.

Data cap	Price	Description
10 GB plan	$59.99/mo.	Introductory 10GB plan equals up to 135 hours of music streaming or 15 hours of movie streaming. All of HughesNet’s plans have 25 Mbps download speeds.
20 GB plan	$69.99/mo.	For small families, with soft data usage cap of 20 GB, equivalent of 270 hours of music streaming or 30 hours of movie streaming.
30 GB plan	$99.99/mo.	Recommended for family households with multiple connected devices. Offers the equivalent of 420 hours of music streaming or 45 hours of music streaming.
50 GB plan	$149.99/mo.	Recommended for larger households with heavy internist usage. Equivalent of 720 hours of music streaming or 75 hours of movie streaming.

As we mentioned above, 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.

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.

Data token size	Pricing
3 GB	$9
5 GB	$15
10 GB	$30
25 GB	$75

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.

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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HughesNet data token FAQs

How much do HughesNet data tokens cost?

HughesNet data tokens cost anywhere from $9 to $75 depending on the amount of extra data you’re trying to purchase. See HughesNet token pricing section above for more details.

How do I check my data usage on HughesNet?

You can check your HughesNet usage by visiting myHughesNet.com and logging into your account. If you would like easier access to your data usage, try using the HughesNet mobile app.On the website, after you’ve logged into your account, hover over the “My Account” tab on the upper navigation section. This will bring down a drop box, where you can select “Usage.” This will show you how much of your internet access you’ve used up for this month.

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