Whether you have a seasonal home where you wish to have satellite Internet access only for the months at a time, or if you have purchased used equipment from someone, or if you want to install a HughesNet system yourself, our “HughesNet Account Setup” services can help you setup an account with “month-to-month” service from HughesNet!
When you contact HughesNet to order a new HughesNet Satellite Internet System and Service, you must commit to a 2-year service agreement, and if you stop or cancel your service during this time, there are significant penalties for doing so! This is because they subsidize the equipment costs to new customers to get them into a system for less money as long as they commit to a 2-year contract term. And yes, HughesNet has been known to allow some customers to put the system in “vacation” mode for up to 6 months at a time, thus extending the service agreement, however for those who only need the service for 3 – 4 months at a time or maybe for a month here and there, that still isn’t a very reasonable solution.
We have another solution that may work better for you! If you call us to order a HughesNet System, you have the option of paying an additional $300.00 up front to avoid the 2-year contract requirement, which will then allow you to start and stop your service on a monthly basis without penalty! This is great for those who travel part of the year or for seasonal locations. It’s also good for those who want or need to install the system themselves, or for those who have purchased used equipment from others. Once we setup your account, you can simply contact HughesNet when you want to suspend your service.
First, you simply purchase a HughesNet Ku band system from us with the “cash option!” Note that by purchasing these systems without the 2-year contract, the “Free Standard Installation” promotions do not apply! There are two systems available under the “cash option” without contract or committment:
- HughesNet HN7000S .74m 1 watt Satellite Internet System (Cash Price / No Contract) : $ 699.98
- HughesNet HN7000S .98m 2 watt Satellite Internet System (Cash Price / No Contract): $ 999.98
- Used HughesNet Systems - Contact us for pricing and availability!
Once you purchase a new or used system, you simply fill out our HughesNet Account Request Form to submit your account setup information! If you have purchased your system from us, this “account setup service” is Free, if you have purchased your equipment somewhere else, we charge $35 for this service. You can pay this though our online store here!
On our HughesNet Account Request Form you can select the HughesNet Monthly Service Plan you wish to use as well as the satellite you wish to use for service. (Contact us if you have any questions about which satellite you should use in your area!) Once we receive the HughesNet Account Request Form, and payment for the service (if required), we will process your request… usually the same or next business day of your order! Please note that HughesNet will charge the credit card submitted on the form $25.00 for account setup plus the first pro-rated month of service and first full month of service depending on when we submit your request. We will then send you your new ”Site Account Number” (SAN), and “Personal ID Number” (PIN). The PIN is typically the last four numbers in your phone number, or you can select a different PIN on the form if you wish!
Once you receive your SAN and PIN, you simply log into the HughesNet modem at http://192.168.0.1/fs/registration/setup.html to go through the pointing, setup, and commissioning process. Once you have commissioned your modem you should register with HughesNet so that you will be able to modify your contact and billing information, e-mail setup and so on.
Feel free to contact us for more information about HughesNet Systems and Services and our ”HughesNet Account Setup” services!
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