Hughesnet Fusion

By Camryn Smith Last updated: October 31, 2024

Hughesnet’s Fusion plan combines wireless and satellite internet technology to bring you broadband speeds that are widely available and have less latency than regular satellite internet.

  • Hughesnet Fusion is

    $94.99/mo.*

    *Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. 24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area. As of 10/31/24.

    Hughesnet

    or call to order: (844) 451-2720

Hughesnet Fusion plan and price

Fusion provides 200 GB of high-speed data, with up to 100 Mbps in speed.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. 24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area. As of 10/30/24.

**Video streaming services with minimum speed requirements may not operate properly. During high-traffic periods, you may experience reduced speeds.

**Actual speeds may vary and are not guaranteed.

About Hughesnet Fusion

In late 2022, Hughesnet launched Fusion, a new satellite internet option that uses satellite and wireless internet technology to produce a high-speed, low-latency internet connection. 

Satellite internet is notorious for high latency during activities such as watching videos, working from home or surfing content-rich websites because of the massive distance between the satellite and your device.

Instead of relying solely on a satellite in space, Fusion customers are switched to adjacent wireless networks while doing latency-sensitive activities, giving Fusion customers a faster internet experience. 

What we like

  • Less latency than regular satellite internet

  • More reliable internet connection

  • No hard data limits (If you exceed your plan data, Hughesnet won’t cut you off or charge you more*)

Things to consider

  • Fusion does cost more than cable or just basic satellite plans, at $94.99/mo. with a price increase after 12 months.

  • Hughesnet plans jump in price after 12 months.

*Video streaming services with minimum speed requirements may not operate properly. During high-traffic periods, you may experience reduced speeds.

Equipment and fees

Fusion has some hefty equipment fees since it combines satellite and wireless tech. Fusion equipment includes the same equipment you’d need for regular Hughesnet satellite service (a satellite dish and a modem) and an additional multipath device that enables you to connect to nearby wireless networks.

  • Fusion equipment rental fee: $19.99/mo. (plus $99 lease setup fee) 
  • Fusion equipment purchase fee: $449.99
  • Professional installation is free when you rent; $199.99 when you purchase

Other Fusion internet fees

  • Data tokens: $9.00 – $75.00
  • Early service termination fee: $400.00

Hughesnet Fusion availability

Hughesnet Fusion is currently available in select areas across the U.S. and will continue expanding throughout 2023.

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Or call us today: (844) 451-2720

Hughesnet Fusion vs. the competition

When comparing Hughesnet Fusion to other satellite-only internet providers like Viasat and Starlink, there aren’t many disparities in availability and price. Starlink and Viasat offer faster speeds and higher data caps, but Fusion’s hybrid technology offers low latency.

Compared to fixed wireless providers like Verizon and T-Mobile, Hughesnet is far more expensive and offers much slower speeds — but Hughesnet has them beat in terms of availability.

Fusion vs. satellite internet competitors

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. 24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area. As of 10/31/24.

**Video streaming services with minimum speed requirements may not operate properly. During high-traffic periods, you may experience reduced speeds.

Fusion vs. wireless internet competitors

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. 24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area. As of 10/31/24.

**Video streaming services with minimum speed requirements may not operate properly. During high-traffic periods, you may experience reduced speeds.

**With AutoPay. Regularly $60/mo. That’s a savings of $10/mo. via bill credits for the life of your new Home Internet line. Updated 10/21/24.

Hughesnet Fusion FAQs

Does Hughesnet have unlimited internet?

Hughesnet does not enforce hard data limits, which means Hughesnet will not completely suspend your service if you go over your monthly data allowance. Instead, you will experience reduced speeds until you purchase more data or use the internet during a Hughesnet “Bonus Zone,” which gives you 50 GB more data between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m.

Satellite internet relies only on satellite internet technology to bring you your internet connection, but Fusion combines satellite and wireless internet technology. Fusion has lower latency than satellite-only internet, so activities such as video streaming will feel faster with Fusion.

Hughesnet Fusion is a great internet option for those living in rural areas. While it is not the fastest or cheapest internet option, Hughesnet has wider availability than many other internet providers.

The Hughesnet service term is 24 months. If you cancel after activation but before the end of your 24-month commitment, you will be charged an Early Service Termination Fee of up to $400, which, after 90 days of service, decreases by $15 per month. In addition, once your service is canceled, even after the 24-month term, you must return equipment in good condition within 45 days of the cancellation date to avoid an Unreturned Equipment Fee of $300. This includes the satellite radio, Wi-Fi modem, power cords and wireless antenna. In addition, you must return the equipment in good condition within 45 days of the cancellation date to avoid an un-returned equipment fee of $500, even after the 24-month term. This includes the satellite radio, Wi-Fi modem, Multipath device, both power cords and wireless antenna.

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Camryn Smith

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Cammy is a writer with Allconnect, growing her broadband industry knowledge for over a year on the internet marketplace. Her expertise lies in home internet and broadband service with a focus on providers, plans… Read more

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