Hughesnet vs. Viasat: Which Is the Better Satellite Internet Provider?

Hughesnet vs. Viasat: Which provider is better? Choosing between Hughesnet and Viasat might feel like picking between Coke and Pepsi -- a matter of taste between two largely identical products -- but there are distinct differences. The best option will boil down to what's available at your address. Hughesnet features consistent speeds across its footprint, but you may find faster speeds with Viasat. Here's what you need to know about these two satellite internet titans. People living in urban settings or densely populated areas have the luxury of choosing between more than one internet provider for service at their address. But those who live in more rural areas are usually stuck with just one.Typically, that option is satellite internet. While DSL and some fixed wireless options may also be available (like offerings from Rise Broadband and Kinetic By Windstream, for example), satellite internet is usually the only option that offers at least 100 Mbps in download speeds. Though much ... Read full article.