HughesNet for Government Internet Access Call today to find out which plan is right for you! 1-844-817-5287 For state and local government facilities, and police, fire and rescue stations, staying connected is nothing short of essential. At locations beyond the reach of cable and fiber, or grappling with slow DSL speeds, HughesNet® delivers reliable, secure satellite broadband – and instant access to the information and applications necessary to serve local communities. Top 5 Reasons to Choose HughesNet for Government Fast Speeds HughesNet Gen5 is fast, with download speeds of 25 Mbps on every plan.* Off No Hard Data Limits If you exceed your plan data, stay connected at reduced speeds, typically 1-3 Mbps.** Off Built-in Wi-Fi Featuring the latest Wi-Fi standards and technology to easily connect your wireless devices. Off Available in More Places HughesNet Gen5 is available where you do business, even where cable and fiber cannot reach. Off Trusted by More Business You can rely on America’s #1 choice for satellite Internet. Off E-Rate Program Discounts Hughes is an authorized provider of high-speed broadband access to schools, libraries, and rural health care providers under the E-Rate program. The program is administered by the Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal providers in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. To participate in this program, your organization must apply directly to USAC (www.usac.org). Be sure to note Hughes’ SPIN number (143-005-653) during the application process. The discount for eligible organizations depends on the level set by the USAC and the urban/rural status of the population served. The discount ranges from 20% to 90% of the costs of eligible services. The following services are eligible for a discount: onetime installation charges, equipment, and monthly recurring charges*. The discount percentage is determined by the USAC. Upon acceptance, USAC issues a Funding Commitment Letter (FCL) to the eligible organization to confirm the discount. Once you have your organization’s FCL and tax-exempt certificate (if applicable), call Hughes at 1-844-817-5286 to get connected. You will need to provide both the FCL and tax-exempt certificate along with a form of payment when ordering. GSA Government Plans VIEW PRICING TWO-YEAR GOVERNMENT PLANS VIEW PRICING Related ResourcesSee all ResourcesData SheetsNASPO ValuePoint HughesNet Gen5 for GovernmentAugust 22, 2019News ArticlesHughesNet Gen5 High-Speed Satellite Internet Service Now Available via GSA ScheduleMarch 30, 2017How Satellite Technology Can Help Close the Digital DivideSeptember 03, 2015Bridging the Digital Divide for Rural K-12 SchoolsJanuary 15, 2015Hughes Launches New HughesNet Business Internet Plans for Government AgenciesDecember 15, 2014Solutions SheetHughesNet Gen5 for Government - 2 Year PlansApril 10, 2018HughesNet Gen5 for Government - 1 Year TermApril 10, 2018 * The HughesNet Gen5 service plans are designed to deliver download speeds of 25 Mbps and upload speeds of 3 Mbps, but individual customers may experience different speeds at different times of the day. Speeds and uninterrupted use are not guaranteed and may vary based on a variety of factors including: the configuration of your computer, the number of concurrent users, network or Internet congestion, the capabilities and content of the websites you are accessing, network management practices as deemed necessary, and other factors. When you connect to the HughesNet service using Wi-Fi, your experience will vary based on your proximity to the Wi-Fi source and the strength of the signal. ** Video streaming services with minimum speed requirements will not operate properly.