Clearwire Broadband versus HughesNet

What is The Difference Between Clearwire and HughesNet?

Clear wire and HughesNet both provide High Speed Internet Service. The major difference is HughesNet provides a direct satellite internet service while Clearwire utilizes pre-existing cell phone towers to deliver internet service. The use of cell towers by Clearwire Broadband limits their ability to provide nationwide service, as well as providing inconsistent "spotty" service.

General Overview of Internet Providers	HughesNet	Clearwire
How Many States Services are Available	All US States	16 States
Cities Service is Available	All US Cities	53 Cities
Years providing Internet service	13 years	5 years
Years in business operation	30 years	5 years
Services large-business, enterprise (Fortune 1000) customers	Yes	No
Email Addresses Available	5 to 10	3 to 8
Download Capability Per Second	up to 5000Kbps	up to 2000Kbps
Upload Capability Per Second	up to 300Kbps	up to 256Kbps
Nubmer of times faster than dial-up	104X	69X
Spam Protection	Yes	Yes
Technical Support	24 hours a day	9am to 10pm daily
Warranty on Equipment	Free	No Warranty
Services home-office and residential customers	Yes	Yes
Monthly Cost	$59.99	$49.99
Upfront Cost	$299.98*	$100
Satisfaction Guarantee, Return Policy	30 Days	7 Days
Credit Check	Only Leasing Plans	All Plans
Satisfaction Guarantee, Return Policy	30 Days	7 Days
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HughesNet offers an overall speed advantage over clearwire when comparing upload and download speeds. While speeds vary with both services, HughesNet provides dedicated satellite internet service to their customers, allowing for greater speeds, faster downloads, and an overall better internet experience.

* After $100 mail-in-rebate.