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Hughes double billing and no customer service

Hughes requires automatic access to your credit card for billing. They billed me twice last month. My card company, Hughes, and me on a conference call found that Hughes had no record of a double billing. So, the card company credited me for the second billing. Hughes then discontinued my service and billed me again. Hughes' "customer service" representatives have no authority or ability to solve these problems. Some of their reps can't even be understood over the phone. It's not even possible to email Hughes. Can you believe it? An internet company doesn't have a email address. It's been almost a month, and this billing dispute is still open.

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beau wedemeyer
Hartford, US
Sep 23, 2023 9:30 pm EDT
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9/11/2023 rep did not get back with me could not under stand her I am hard of hearing people with accent hard time understanding. They were giving me gen 5 at 41.00 dollars a month for 12 months. I have Spectrum offer at 45.00 a month nobody gets back with me. Ps. I have been with Hughes almost.20years beau. Wedemeyer @ dot com phone [protected]

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custva
Urbanna, US
Sep 23, 2023 3:10 am EDT

Extremely slow internet, frequently out with weather issues. Extremely expensive with minimal data included. Cancelling a nightmare and they are still trying to double charge me for a data token.

There are far better options for rural Virginia locations.

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Cory Medley
, US
Apr 18, 2020 6:27 pm EDT
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They lied when providing my speed test to measure data, etc etc. Stole data from my data plan and would cut my data speeds when we were using their internet service. Customer support would hang up with me and never return a call or their chat help would never respond

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Peter Ciani
, US
Dec 17, 2019 6:31 am EST

My bill has been going up monthly for 3 months. Each month I called I was promised it would not change and that I would be reimbursed on next months bill, which I never was. I was told on last call it was to increase to from $66.61-$115. I have ticket numbers for each interaction. Customer service makes statements that they don't keep.

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Alisandra
, US
Aug 19, 2019 10:08 am EDT

The plastic advertisement you consistantly send through the mail. Can you stop hurting the enviroment with plastic cards that go right to the trash?

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Juher
, US
Jan 23, 2012 5:04 pm EST

Hughesnet didn't deliver the product they agreed to. They agreed to a pole mount to avoid trees that block southern skies, but tech mounted & aimed at the trees. Slower than dial up & unable to get response from customer service. After emails beginning on day of installation telling them, I utilize the 30 day period to change my mind, they still took $477.98 from my account. I'm out money & have nothing to show for it.

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Hughes email is in the dark ages!

I had my email under Direcway for 4 years until somebody, without my consent and without amending my service contract, switched it to "Hughes.net." Now I cannot relay email, nor can I use another ISP to receive email. Under Direcway, I could use a local ISP which was on all of my stationary and internet accounts. This ISP had an excellent Spam and virus control which I could set the sensitivity and delete the spam myself. Now, I have no idea if there is any spam or virus control with Hughes.net because they have no settings for it. In my Eudora account which defaults to a "dominant" personality, Hughes.net will not allow the relay. In addition, they claim that some of my recipient's email addresses, one of which is my nephew, may have been forged and refuse to deliver the mail! I have tried to talk with techs from India, who even a Hindi couldn't understand, and he was hopeless. It is a mess and a breach of the original contract that I had with Direcway! I am prepared to set up a blog to fight these incompetents. If you want to help, pleas email me - although you may get a message that my address has been "forged."

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jess_ica_ks
, US
Nov 14, 2018 7:51 am EST
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These are the rudest customer service reps EVER!. They don't tell you, you are in a 2 YEAR CONTRACT. They provide horrible service all around. Do Not connect their service!

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mariaaharrington
, US
Nov 12, 2018 8:26 am EST

eta fee no refund no English speaking reps is there nothing we can do

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george hyman
, US
Oct 14, 2018 10:19 pm EDT
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They guaranteed me a price of $59.00 a month with a two year contract, and on the 3rd month they went up to $80.00, and the service was so slow, i can't even use it!

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, US
Sep 05, 2018 2:41 pm EDT

My internet renews on the 14th of every month my husband used our computer for 1 hour and the went on vacation out of state no one was home our one computer off came back 3 days later and it's saying we have no internet left
They won't let me speak to a manager
Filing a credit card claim in the morning
Jnana carroll case number 107618246t

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Paul Brinkley
, US
Sep 03, 2018 4:01 pm EDT
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Why cant we get a local phone number. I have been informed we cannot even get an 847 area number, we have at least 7 prefixes in the area. This results in all calls coming in are long distance. We were assigned an 501 area number which is the area about !00 miles south. I f we cant get an area number why are we not informed of this upfront.

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Kimberly Self
, US
Sep 01, 2018 9:10 am EDT

I have never had Hughes net service nor have I ever resided at the service address yet I am being billed and harassed with threatening credit consequences and measures by Hughesnet if I don't pay this $60 bill for last month of service?

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jessica3383
, US
Aug 28, 2018 12:24 pm EDT

50 gigs in 3 hours gone really need a call asap we paid 450 for our equipment and for data to move that fast got to be a ripoff we had this problem for a while need someone to contact us asap or we will be going public with this [protected]

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Ellis daniel
, US
Aug 15, 2018 9:16 pm EDT
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House installed at 3350 Wilton sumter sc I do not want anything installed on my roof you need to ck tax records or something to verify that your customer owns home the renter called to have it removed but now I gave to repair roof my name is Ellis Daniel at [protected] home owner

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Rajkumar meena
, US
Aug 16, 2018 4:46 am EDT

Your tech support is drastically poor, one of the worst service I have ever seen...in my life I'll try to switch from your as many ways as possible. I have no good words about Hughes...

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jerry dryden
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Jun 01, 2008 11:08 am EDT

Hughes is a fraud!

About Hughes

Hughes Network Systems, commonly known as HughesNet, is a provider of satellite-based internet services. The company caters to customers across the United States, particularly those in rural and remote areas where traditional broadband services are limited or unavailable. HughesNet's primary offering is its satellite internet service, which utilizes geostationary satellites to deliver internet connectivity to subscribers.

The service is known for its availability, as it can reach locations beyond the reach of cable and DSL. HughesNet offers various plans that differ in data allowances and speeds, designed to accommodate the varying needs of its customer base. These plans come with a built-in feature called the "Bonus Zone," which provides users with additional data to use during off-peak hours.

In addition to internet services, HughesNet also provides business solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. These solutions include business-grade high-speed internet and additional features such as enhanced security and business support.

HughesNet's equipment typically involves a satellite dish and a modem, which are required for the connection to the satellite network. Installation is conducted by certified professionals, and the company provides customer service and technical support to assist with any issues or questions that may arise.

While satellite internet is generally not as fast as fiber or cable, HughesNet's service is designed to support common online activities such as browsing, emailing, and social media engagement. However, due to the nature of satellite communication, there may be higher latency compared to other types of internet connections, which can affect real-time online activities like gaming or video conferencing.

Customers considering HughesNet should evaluate their internet needs and geographical location to determine if satellite internet is the most suitable option for them.

Hughes Customer Reviews Overview

HughesNet is a satellite internet service provider that offers broadband connectivity to customers across the United States, particularly in rural and remote areas where traditional high-speed internet options are limited or unavailable. Their services include various internet plans with different data allowances to suit individual usage needs. HughesNet emphasizes its availability nationwide, leveraging satellite technology to provide internet access. Additionally, they offer built-in features such as data-saving modes to help manage bandwidth usage.
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Hughes reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Aug 29, 2006. The latest review Disappointing Experience with Gordon's Moving and Mobile, LLC was posted on Mar 7, 2024. The latest complaint false charge on returned satellite equipment was resolved on Dec 21, 2014. Hughes has an average consumer rating of 2 stars from 3670 reviews. Hughes has resolved 134 complaints.
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