The Starlink Alternative that Enterprises Really Need
Starlink may have the high profile, but that doesn't mean it's always the best option on the market.
If you're looking for low-latency satellite connectivity, it's time to consider a Starlink alternative and look to solutions that are built from the ground up specifically for enterprises.
What works for consumers doesn’t always cut it for global businesses. If you're running critical operations across remote, regulated, or high-demand sites, you need more than broadband in a box.
Hughes partners with OneWeb to deliver the performance that enterprises demand: enterprise-grade reliability, support, security and control, all wrapped in a fully managed, SLA-backed solution built for scale.
Read more about our Managed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Service here.
What Do You Actually Need from Your LEO Satellite Service?
If you’re nodding ‘yes’ to more than 3 of the below, it’s time to consider a Starlink alternative and talk to Hughes.
✅ Do you need guaranteed uptime, without the limitations?[1]
Starlink: New to offering SLAs (Service Level Agreements), with a 99.9% availability promise coming, but only on select plans, with strict install rules and lots of exclusions.
Hughes + OneWeb: 99.5% SLA backed by 24/7 monitoring, defined response times, proactive escalation, and full-service support, ready today.
✅ Do you need real-time support you can rely on?
Starlink: Support is primarily via app or web ticketing. Phone callbacks are available in select regions, but immediate assistance isn't guaranteed.
Hughes: Offers 24/7 live support with direct access to technical experts, proactive monitoring, and structured escalation, all included as standard.
✅ Do you need dedicated bandwidth for critical traffic?
Starlink: Offers Priority plans with higher data caps, but bandwidth is shared and subject to network congestion.
Hughes: + OneWeb: Provides guaranteed speeds and prioritised service for your most critical business applications.
✅ Do you need private connectivity, not public internet?
Starlink: This uses a private IP configuration, but traffic still routes over the public Internet with no network isolation or segmentation.
Hughes + OneWeb: Keeps your data fully separated from public networks, with dedicated, private and secure paths between your sites and cloud systems.
✅ Do you need to integrate with cloud or SD-WAN solutions?
Starlink: Supports SD-WAN integration through authorised resellers, but configurations can be complex and may require additional equipment.
Hughes + OneWeb: Built for hybrid networks, with native integration across SD-WAN, SASE, and cloud-ready platforms, all in an enterprise-ready solution.
✅ Do you work in a regulated or high-stakes industry?
Starlink: Developed for general connectivity. Available to government entities but lacks the controls and assurance required for compliance-heavy sectors.
Hughes: Trusted by military, government, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors, with private networks, data routing control, and tailored SLAs to support compliance.
✅ Do you need robust, enterprise-grade network security?
Starlink: Basic encryption is supported, but traffic still runs over the public internet with limited isolation.
Hughes + OneWeb: Designed for secure operations, with encrypted, private network paths, traffic segmentation, and full control over where and how your data flows.
✅ Do you need to scale fast across global sites?
Starlink: Supports adding multiple service locations via the account portal, but deployment is self-managed.
Hughes: Provides rapid deployment with full rollout planning, remote installation, and a global support network.
Ready for a Satellite Solution That’s Actually Built for Business Success?
Satellite connectivity is easy to find. Enterprise-ready service isn’t.
Hughes + OneWeb delivers what businesses really need:
✔ Uptime you can trust
✔ Support you can call
✔ Security you can prove
✔ Scalability you can control
If you're managing mission-critical sites, seeking to scale across regions or operating in a regulated sector, our Managed LEO Satellite Service delivers.
Discover how we design, deploy and manage satellite connectivity that works for your world. Talk to us about network needs today.