Why is HughesNet more expensive compared to terrestrial solutions?
It depends on which terrestrial service you use and how much you use it. In some circumstances, terrestrial services such as ISDN or analogue dial-up may prove to be more expensive than a HughesNet subscription. For example, some dial up service providers charge both a monthly connection fee as well as a per minute connection fee. A typical user online for 4 hours a day may end up paying more for their dial-up connection than a HughesNet connection. With HughesNet, you get an always on broadband connection making HughesNet ideal for those who cannot get a terrestrial broadband connection such as xDSL or Cable.
