To guarantee fair online access for all HughesNet Satellite Internet subscribers, Hughes Net upholds a Fair Access Policy. This helps usher in a more even balance of Internet broadband space for all HughesNet Satellite Internet customers. HughesNet Satellite Internet assigns every subscriber with a maximum download allowance over a 24-hr period. The download allowance meted out depends on which satellite service Internet plan you subscribe to. Individuals who subscribe to a HughesNet Satellite Service Internet plan with a faster connection will receive a higher download threshold. See charts below for a look at how download thresholds vary among the various HughesNet Satellite Internet plans.
| Home Plans | 24-Hour Download Threshold |
| Home | 200 MB |
| Pro | 300 MB |
| ProPlus | 425 MB |
| Elite | 500 MB |
| ElitePlus | 500 MB |
| ElitePremium | 500 MB |
Go beyond your HughesNet Satellite Service Internet download threshold and you'll experience what's called the recovery zone. You can still visit Web pages and check email, but speeds will run markedly slower than normal. If you find yourself exceeding the download threshold, you can take advantage of the download zone. The download zone occurs between 2-7:00 AM EST and allows you to download at full speeds without counting against your download limit. You can also use the download manager and use it to schedule download files during download zone.