Hey everybody, welcome back to the Elon Musk Podcast. This is a show where we discuss the critical Crossroads, The Shape, SpaceX, Tesla X, The Boring Company, and Neuralink. I'm your host, Will Walden. Hughes Net, which is a Starlink competitor, has introduced the 100 megabytes per second download speeds for their customers, which is a substantial increase from their previous offerings.
Now this is Hansman, which is powered by the newly launched Jupiter 3 satellite, positioned Hughesnet as a stronger competitor against Starlink, Spacex's satellite Internet system. Now this is launched in July and the Jupiter 3 satellite is a key factor in Hughesnet's ability to
offer these higher speeds. This advanced satellite is stationed in a high geostationary orbit and is instrumental in delivering the new 100 megabyte per second download speeds as part of Hughesnet's Internet service upgrade. Now Hughesnet's revised plans include the existing Fusion plan, previously capped at 25 megabytes per second and 50 megabits per second, now offering up to 100 megs per second at $109.99 per month.
Additionally, a new Elite Plan is introduced offering 100 megs per second for $89.99 cents per month, with both plans subject to two data caps of 100 gigs or 200 gigs. So the 200 gigs is the Fusion plan. Now amidst these upgrades, Hughes Net is also providing promotional discounts on both the Fusion and the Elite plans, making the improved service more accessible to a broader range of
customers. And the Jupiter 3 satellite boast over 500 gigabits per second in broadband capability, significantly boosting Hughesnet's total capacity in the satellite features over 300 spot beams and utilizes a state-of-the-art ground system with a dedicated fibre backbone and artificial intelligence to optimize traffic flow and reduce
the latency of the signal. And Hughesnet's upgraded service is set to challenge Starlink directly, which currently serves over 2.2 million customers globally. And with Starlink, it offers higher peak download speeds, and many users experience speeds closer to 70 megabits per second compared to Hughesnet's consistent 100 megabits per
second offering. Now, similar to Starlink, though, Hughesnet requires customers to have specific satellite dish hardware, which can be either leased or purchased directly from Hughesnet depending on the chosen plan. The actual latency performance of Jupiter 3 remains to be seen, though.
Hughesnet says 100, but in the real world we're not exactly sure what it is. But the Fusion plan aims to reduce latency by combining satellite and ground based cellular networks, while the Elite plan offers satellite only connectivity. Our Hughesnet's updated offerings include the Select plan with up to 50 megabits per
second. The Elite plan with 100 and Fusion plan combined satellite and terrestrial wireless for improved latency also up to 100. And all plans require the installation of specific equipment, which is supplied by Hughesnet. Now alongside Jupiter 3, Hughes continues to operate as Jupiter One and Jupiter 2 satellites, supporting various service plans. And the company emphasizes the competitive edge provided by Jupiter Three in terms of speed and throughput.
Jupiter One Jupiter Two much slower than the Jupiter 3 system, and Hughes Net has enhanced its terrestrial network infrastructure to support the Jupiter 3 satellite capabilities. The company has also collaborated with unnamed wireless carriers in North America to maximize coverage for its Fusion product, and Hughesnet's faster Internet options are particularly crucial for Americans in remote areas where satellite Internet is
often the only option. The new plans aim to reduce the digital divide by offering improved speeds and data allowances, albeit at higher prices compared to urban broadband solutions. Now I'm going to take a little sidetrack here. My sister, who lived about 10 miles away from where I used to live, she couldn't get regular broadband from a cable provider. She had to get satellite Internet because even her cell phone signal was horrible.
She lived in a very rural area. Her choices were Hughesnet, much slower speeds than Starlink. Or eventually she could have gotten Starlink, but it didn't cover her area. So she went with Hughesnet. And this is just a personal experience of my own. I'm not paid by Hughesnet.
This is not an advertisement for Hughesnet, but I know that some of the speeds that she was encountering by Hughesnet weren't that great and they were very spotty, so hopefully they can fix these with their new offerings and continue to offer a better service with the Jupiter 3 satellites. And the Jupiter 3 satellites are supposed to cover a broader range of area than the one and the two satellites.
Now the Fusion's price plan is higher, and it's justified by its hybrid tech, which combines satellite and the fixed wireless connections to reduce the latency, potentially supporting activities like online gaming that require quicker response times. The upgrade to 100 megs per second aligns with the typical Internet usage patterns, which prioritize downloading data over uploading now.
This increase is significant, very huge for rural users, enhancing activities like HD streaming, something like Netflix and smart home device connectivity. Because if everybody has a tablet or everybody has some sort of device connected to the Internet, it's going to take a lot of speed to use all of those devices at the same time and recognizing the increased data needs accompanying faster speeds, Hughes Net has raised its monthly data allowances.
However, exceeding these limits won't incur additional fees. Those speeds may be reduced for the remainder of the billing cycle. Now customers have the option to purchase additional data tokens to continue with the highest speed possible through Hughes net. Now the new plans are set to launch on December 26th, so get ready and availability and access to the Fusion service will vary by location and they're going to continue to roll it out to a broader spectrum of people in the
future. Now existing customers may have the option to upgrade subject to a new 12 month contract or the completion of their current agreement. Thank you for tuning into the show of the day. I really do appreciate your support. If you could take a second and hit the subscribe or the follow button on whatever podcast platform that you're listening on right now, I greatly appreciate it.
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