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The speed of DirecPC is the result of using advanced satellite technology, rather than crowded computer networks and outmoded telephone systems that are constantly flooded or clogged. DirecPC downloads content from the Internet directly from the server to their satellite network and straight into the back of your PC. A constant stream of content. And the kind of Internet experience you always dreamed about but never thought possible.
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At 400 Kbps, DirecPC Turbo Internet service gives you the highest speed Internet access available nationwide. And no matter how much you use the Internet, there's a DirecPC Service Plan that's right for you.

Forget the Information Highway. Here's the Autobahn !
It's just not built into the average computer jockey's psyche to wait for stuff. We want it all and we want it now. That's where Hughes Network Systems DirecPC Personal Edition with Turbo Internet Comes in. Like the Real Autobahn, it takes you a long way in a very short time.

This satellite-based system grabs the Internet, throws it 22,300 miles into space to a satellite, bounces it back down to a 21" dish on your roof, and shoots it straight into your PC. Elapsed time: almost enough for one hiccup. Up to 400 kbps. 28 times faster than the average modem. 3X faster than ISDN lines. Mere seconds instead of minutes.


DirecWayDuo-SRPKG/E86  DIRECWAY® Two-Way Satellite Internet System Combo with a DIRECTV® Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 28" X 38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBFs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi-receiver households, HDTV LNB Kit, External Dual USB send and receive modems and Internet sign-0p software. Uploads at speeds comparable to DSL. Also includes a HUGHES® Platinum HDTV DIRECTV® Receiver with AC-3 Dolby Digital capabilities IR Remote Control and Instructions. This package includes Professional Installation.
For New DIRECTV Customers.
Standard One Receiver Professional Installation included with one year programming commitment

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$1,139.95*


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DAK-A50U  DirecDuo Which Includes a 21" X 36" Elliptical Dish, Tri-Mode Linear LNBF, Satellite USB Box,Internet sign up Kit and Software and a Sony 5th Top Of The Line 5th Generation Standalone Receiver, Dolby Digital & DTS Output, UHF Remote, Auto Title Insert, Media Window, IR Blaster SmartFile and one touch record. This satellite dish will receive the 101° DIIRECTV satellite plus DirecPC/DIRECWAY.
Internet and TV on one dish.
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$249.95*
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DAK-A55U  DirecDuo Which Includes a 21" Elliptical Dish, Tri-Mode Linear LNBF, USB Box and Software and a Sony 5th Top Of The Line 5th Generation Standalone Receiver, Dolby Digital & DTS Output, UHF Remote, Auto Title Insert, Media Window, IR Blaster SmartFile and one touch record.
Internet and TV on one dish. Upgradable to 2 way Satellite Return
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$279.95*
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DirecDuo-DR/B55U  DirecDuo Dial Return Internet and TV Satellite Capable System. This unit includes a 24X36" Elliptical Dish, Linear LNBF, USB Ext. Satellite unit, Internet sign up Kit and Software. (This unit requires a telephone modem for upload purposes Download is via satellite at speeds up to 400kbps and a Sony Basic SAT-B55 DIRECTV Satellite Receiver.
Internet and TV on one dish
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$199.95*


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DAK-11U  DirecDuo Which Includes a 21" Elliptical Dish, Tri-Mode Linear LNBF, USB Box Internet sign up Kit and Software and a HIRD-E11 Silver HUGHES DIRECTV Satellite Receiver.
Internet and TV on one dish. Upgradable to 2 way Satellite Return
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$229.95*
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DirecDuo-DR/11U  DirecDuo Dial Return Internet and TV Satellite System. This unit includes a 24X38" Elliptical Dish, Linear LNBF, USB Ext. Satellite unit, Internet sign up Kit and Software. (This unit requires a telephone modem for upload purposes Download is via satellite at speeds up to 400kbps and a (1) HIRD-E11 Silver HUGHES DIRECTV Satellite Receiver. Can connect up to two TV sets.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.
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$199.95*


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DirecDuo-DR/25U  DirecDuo Dial Return Internet and TV Satellite System. This unit includes a 24X36" Elliptical Dish, Linear LNBF, USB Ext. Satellite unit, Internet sign up Kit and Software. (This unit requires a telephone modem for upload purposes Download is via satellite at speeds up to 400kbps and a HIRD-E25 Gold HUGHES Deluxe DIRECTV Satellite Receiver.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.
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$249.95*


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DirecDuo-DR/45U  DirecDuo Dial Return Internet and TV Satellite Capable System. This unit includes a 24X36" Elliptical Dish, Linear LNBF, USB Ext. Satellite unit, Internet sign up Kit and Software. (This unit requires a telephone modem for upload purposes Download is via satellite at speeds up to 400kbps and a Top Of The Line HUGHES Platinum HIRD-E45 DIRECTV Satellite Receiver.
Internet and TV on one dish.
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DAK-45U  DirecDuo Which Includes a 21" Elliptical Dish, Tri-Mode Linear LNBF, Satellite USB BoxInternet sign up Kit, Software and a HIRD-D45 Top of the line Platinum HUGHES DIRECTV Satellite Receiver.
Internet and TV on one dish. Upgradable to 2 way Satellite Return
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$329.95*
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DirecDuo-DR/GAEB0  DIRECWAY One-Way Internet Satellite System Combo with a DIRECTV Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 24X36" Elliptical Dish, Linear LNBF, USB Ext. Satellite unit, Internet sign up Kit and Software. (This unit requires a telephone modem for upload purposes.) Download is via satellite at speeds comparable to DSL. Also includes a Top Of The Line HUGHES Executive Pack 6th Generation Top of the line DIRECTV Satellite Receiver with Dolby Digital, Caller ID* and DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™. *You must subscribe to this service with your phone company.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish. Includes a receiver 2 Year Extended Warranty
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$249.95*


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DirecDuo-DR/GCEB0  DIRECWAY One-Way Internet Satellite System Combo with a DIRECTV Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 24X36" Elliptical Dish, Linear LNBF, USB Ext. Satellite unit, Internet sign up Kit and Software. (This unit requires a telephone modem for upload purposes.) Download is via satellite at speeds comparable to DSL. Also includes a Top Of The Line HUGHES Executive Pack 6th Generation Top of the line DIRECTV Satellite Receiver with Dolby Digital, Caller ID* and DIRECTV INTERACTIVE™. *You must subscribe to this service with your phone company. The One Way (Internet) installation may be purchased separately, see our PRO-2201I installation.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.
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$299.95*


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DirecWayDuo-SRPKG-GXCEB0T  DIRECWAY Two-Way Internet Satellite System Combo with a DIRECTV Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 28X38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBFs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi-receiver households, External Dual USB send and receive modems and Internet sign-up software. Broadband speed comparable to DSL. Also includes a HUGHES GXCEB0T TiVo and DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System Satellite receiver with a built-in TiVo Personal Recorder. Dolby Digital Output and IR Remote, up to 35 hours recording time with dual tuner. Record 2 different shows while watching a recorded one. WILL NOT RECORD IN HDTV. This package includes professional installation. *Actual recording capacity depends on type of programming being recorded.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.
You must activate the DIRECTV and TiVo services to qualify for this offer.

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$999.95*


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DirecWayDuo-SRPKG-GXCEB0T2  DIRECWAYDuo TWO-WAY Internet and DIRECTV Satellite System Combo. This unit includes a 28X38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBFs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi receiver households, External Dual USB send and receive Satellite unit, Internet sign up Software. Uploads at speeds of up to 128 kbps and Downloads at speeds up to 400kbps. Also It also includes 2 HUGHES GXCEB0T TiVo and DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System Satellite receivers with a built-in TiVo Personal Recorder. Dolby Digital Output and IR Remote, up to 35 hours recording time with dual tuner. Record 2 different shows while watching a recorded one. WILL NOT RECORD IN HDTV. This package includes professional installation. *Actual recording capacity depends on type of programming being recorded.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.
You must activate the DIRECTV and TiVo services to qualify for this offer.

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$999.95*


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DIRECDUO-DR-GXCEB0T  DIRECWAY One-Way Internet Satellite System Combo with a DIRECTV Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 24X36" Elliptical Dish, Linear LNBF and an additional Dual LNB for DIRECTV 101° Satellite Programming, USB Ext. Satellite unit, Internet sign up Kit and Software. (This unit requires a telephone modem for upload purposes Download is via satellite at speeds comparable to DSL. It also includes a HUGHES GXCEB0T DIRECTV with TiVo Multi-Satellite System Satellite receiver with a built-in TiVo Personal Recorder. Dolby Digital Output and IR Remote, up to 35 hours recording time with dual tuner. Record 2 different shows while watching a recorded one. WILL NOT RECORD IN HDTV. *Actual recording capacity depends on type of programming being recorded.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish., Win 2000 and WinXP
You must activate the DIRECTV and TiVo services to qualify for this offer.

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$449.95*


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DW4000-HDVR2  DIRECWAY® Two-Way Satellite Internet System Combo with a DIRECTV® Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 28" X 38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi-receiver households, External Dual USB send and receive modems and Internet sign-up software. Broadband speed comparable to DSL. Also includes a HUGHES® HDVR2 DIRECTV® DVR powered by TiVo®. Dolby Digital Output and IR Remote, up to 35 hours** recording time with dual tuner. Record 2 different shows while watching a recorded one. WILL NOT RECORD IN HDTV. This package includes professional installation for internet only. **Actual recording capacity depends on type of programming being recorded.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.
You must activate the DIRECTV and TiVo services to qualify for this offer.

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$899.95*


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DirecDuo-DR/A55U  DirecDuo Dial Return Internet and TV Satellite Capable System. This unit includes a 24X36" Elliptical Dish, Linear LNBF, USB Ext. Satellite unit, Internet sign up Kit and Software. (This unit requires a telephone modem for upload purposes Download is via satellite at speeds up to 400kbps and a Sony Top of the line DIRECTV Satellite Receiver.
Internet and TV on one dish.
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$329.95*


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DAK-A50P  DirecDuo Which Includes a 21" Elliptical Dish, Tri-Mode Linear LNBF, PCI card perfect for customers using Windows® NT, Software and a Sony Top Of The Line 5th Generation Standalone Receiver with Dolby Digital Output, UHF Remote, Auto Title Insert, Media Window, IR Blaster SmartFile and one touch record.
Internet and TV on one dish.
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$299.95*
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DAK-A55P  DirecDuo Which Includes a 21" Elliptical Dish, Tri-Mode Linear LNBF, PCI card perfect for customers using Windows® NT, Software and a Sony Top Of The Line 5th Generation Standalone Receiver with Dolby Digital Output, UHF Remote, Auto Title Insert, Media Window, IR Blaster SmartFile and one touch record. More Info
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$299.95*
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DirecWayDuo-SRPKG/E861  DIRECWAY Two-Way Internet Satellite System Combo with a DIRECTV Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 28X38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBFs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi-receiver households, HDTV LNB Kit, External Dual USB send and receive modems and Internet sign-0p software. Uploads at speeds comparable to DSL. Also Includes a HUGHES Platinum HDTV top of the line DIRECTV Receivers with AC-3 Dolby Digital capabilities IR/UHF Remote Control and Instructions. This package includes Professional Installation.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.
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$1,149.95*


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DirecWayDuo-SRPKG/GAEB0  DIRECWAY® Two-Way Internet Satellite System Combo with a DIRECTV® Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 28" X 38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBFs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi-receiver households, External Dual USB send and receive modems and Internet sign-0p software. Uploads at speeds comparable to DSL. Also includes a HUGHES® Director Pack DIRECTV® Multi-Satellite Receiver with IR Remote Control and SRS True Surround Sound. This package includes Professional Installation.
Includes a receiver 2 Year Extended Warranty
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.

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$549.95*


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DirecWayDuo-SRPKG/GAEB0-2  DIRECWAY® Two-Way Satellite Internet System Combo with a DIRECTV® Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 28" X 38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBFs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi-receiver households, External Dual USB send and receive modems and Internet sign-0p software. Uploads at speeds comparable to DSL. Also Includes 2 HUGHES® Director Pack DIRECTV® Multi-Satellite Receivers with IR Remote Control and SRS True Surround Sound. This package includes professional installation for Internet and one DIRECTV receiver. See our PRO-REC install for any additional rooms.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.
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$649.95*


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DirecWayDuo-SRPKG/GCEB0  DIRECWAY® Two-Way Satellite Internet System Combo with a DIRECTV Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 28" X 38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBFs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi-receiver households, External Dual USB send and receive modems and Internet sign-0p software. Uploads at speeds comparable to DSL. Also includes a HUGHES Executive Pack DIRECTV® Multi-Satellite Receiver with AC-3 Dolby Digital capabilities IR Remote Control, Caller ID* and Instructions. This package includes Professional Installation. *You must subscribe to this service with your phone company.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.
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$629.95*


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DirecWayDuo-SRPKG/GCEB0-2  DIRECWAY® Two-Way Satellite Internet System Combo. This unit includes a 28" X 38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBFs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi receiver households, External Dual USB send and receive Satellite unit, Internet sign up Software. Speeds comparable to DSL. Also Includes 2 HUGHES Executive Pack DIRECTV® Multi-Satellite Receivers with AC-3 Dolby Digital capabilities IR Remote Control, Caller ID* and Instructions. This package includes professional installation for Internet and one DIRECTV receiver. See our PRO-REC install for any additional rooms... *You must subscribe to this service with your phone company.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.
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$799.95*


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DirecWayDuo-SRPKG/HAH-SA  DIRECWAY® Two-Way Satellite Internet System Combo with a DIRECTV Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 28" X 38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBFs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi-receiver households, External Dual USB send and receive modems and Internet sign-0p software. Uploads at speeds comparable to DSL. Also includes a HUGHES Executive Pack DIRECTV® Multi-Satellite Receiver with AC-3 Dolby Digital capabilities IR Remote Control, Caller ID* and Instructions. This package includes Professional Installation. *You must subscribe to this service with your phone company.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.
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$629.95*


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DirecWayDuo-SRPKG/HAH-SA-2  DIRECWAY® Two-Way Satellite Internet System Combo. This unit includes a 28" X 38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBFs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi receiver households, External Dual USB send and receive Satellite unit, Internet sign up Software. Speeds comparable to DSL. Also Includes 2 HUGHES Executive Pack DIRECTV® Multi-Satellite Receivers with AC-3 Dolby Digital capabilities IR Remote Control, Caller ID* and Instructions. This package includes professional installation for Internet and one DIRECTV receiver. See our PRO-REC install for any additional rooms... *You must subscribe to this service with your phone company.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.
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$799.95*


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DUOUPG2  Turn a DirecPC/DIRECWAY® into a DIRECDUO! More Info
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$199.95*


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DW-4000/99/GAEB0  DIRECWAY® Pay a $149.99 initial fee, then just $99.99 a month for 12 months. (Subject to credit approval) After one year, monthly charge reverts to regular rate. Two-Way Internet Satellite System Combo with a DIRECTV® Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 28" X 38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBFs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi-receiver households, External Dual USB send and receive modems and Internet sign-0p software. Uploads at speeds comparable to DSL. Also includes a HUGHES® Director Pack DIRECTV® Multi-Satellite Receiver with IR Remote Control and SRS True Surround Sound. This package includes Professional Installation.
(WITH APPROVED CREDIT) Includes a receiver 2 Year Extended Warranty
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.

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$149.95*


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DW-4000/99/GAEB0-2  DIRECWAY® Pay a $199.99 initial fee, then just $99.99 a month for 12 months. (Subject to credit approval) DIRECWAY® Two-Way Satellite Internet System Combo with a DIRECTV® Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 28" X 38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBFs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi-receiver households, External Dual USB send and receive modems and Internet sign-0p software. Uploads at speeds comparable to DSL. Also Includes 2 HUGHES® Director Pack DIRECTV® Multi-Satellite Receivers with IR Remote Control and SRS True Surround Sound. This package includes professional installation for Internet and one DIRECTV receiver. See our PRO-REC install for any additional rooms.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.
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$199.95*


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DW-4000/99/GAEB0-3  DIRECWAY® Pay a $299.99 initial fee, then just $99.99 a month for 12 months. (Subject to credit approval) DIRECWAY® Two-Way Satellite Internet System Combo with a DIRECTV® Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 28" X 38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBFs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi-receiver households, External Dual USB send and receive modems and Internet sign-0p software. Uploads at speeds comparable to DSL. Also Includes 2 HUGHES® Director Pack DIRECTV® Multi-Satellite Receivers with IR Remote Control and SRS True Surround Sound. This package includes professional installation for Internet and one DIRECTV receiver. See our PRO-REC install for any additional rooms.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.
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$249.95*


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DW-4000/99/HBA-SA-2  DIRECWAY® Pay a $199.99 initial fee, then just $99.99 a month for 12 months. (Subject to credit approval) DIRECWAY® Two-Way Satellite Internet System Combo with a DIRECTV® Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 28" X 38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBFs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi-receiver households, External Dual USB send and receive modems and Internet sign-0p software. Uploads at speeds comparable to DSL. Also Includes 2 HUGHES® Director Pack DIRECTV® Multi-Satellite Receivers with IR Remote Control and SRS True Surround Sound. This package includes professional installation for Internet and one DIRECTV receiver. See our PRO-REC install for any additional rooms.
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.
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DW-4000/99/HBH-SA  DIRECWAY® Pay a $149.99 initial fee, then just $99.99 a month for 12 months. (Subject to credit approval) After one year, monthly charge reverts to regular rate. Two-Way Internet Satellite System Combo with a DIRECTV® Upgrade Kit for TV programming. This unit includes a 28" X 38" Elliptical Dish, Transmit and receive LNBFs for Internet, Dual LNB for multi-receiver households, External Dual USB send and receive modems and Internet sign-0p software. Uploads at speeds comparable to DSL. Also includes a HUGHES® Director Pack DIRECTV® Multi-Satellite Receiver with IR Remote Control and SRS True Surround Sound. This package includes Professional Installation.
(WITH APPROVED CREDIT) Includes a receiver 2 Year Extended Warranty
For new DIRECTV customers. Internet and TV on one dish.

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NPRM-DPC  DIRECWAY Non-Penetrating Roof Mount. The perfect solution for ruber or flat roofs. More Info
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$149.95


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PVK-1  Orbit DBS Single Installation Kit. Our new kit includes cable swept to 2.25 Ghz for future protection. Our commitment to providing you with the best KITs in the industry is reflected in the quality and value of the product. More Info
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Your time is valuable. The time you spend on the Internet needs to produce immediate results. Your family's on the Web all the time. You need speed, and lots of it.
With DirecPC ISP Service Price $29.99 per Month $49.99 per month
With your ISP Price $19.99 per Month $34.99 per month
Availability 24 Hours a day 24 Hours a day
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With DirecPC ISP Additional hourly rate $1.99 per hour N/A
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Click here to find the DirecPC ISP access number closest to your area.

  DirecPC 2.1 enhancements include:

  • Bundled ISP service - Before the introduction of DirecPC 2.0, subscribers to the satellite Internet service needed an account with a separate Internet service provider for the outbound portion of the request/receive process. Now, customers will have a choice: either retain their current ISP and receive a separate bill from DirecPC, or receive both their ISP and DirecPC services from DirecPC, paying for both on one integrated bill. In addition, bundling the ISP service allows customers to simultaneously configure their DirecPC and ISP services with a click  of a button in the user installation menu. Click here to find the ISP access number closest to your area.

  • Turbo Webcast - With Turbo Webcast, DirecPC subscribers will be able to choose from a list of the most popular sites on the Internet and have those sites delivered automatically to their hard drives by satellite. Because the information will be delivered straight to their PC hard drive, access to those sites will be instantaneous. Since the delivery process will employ the DirecPC satellite dish, the phone line will remain free for household/business use during information transfer.

  • Turbo Newscast - Turbo Newscast allows DirecPC subscribers to choose their favorites from more than 30,000 Usenet newsgroups and have the contents of those newsgroups delivered automatically, by satellite, straight to their PC hard drives. Once again, the user’s phone line will not be used to retrieve the selected newsgroups.

  • New, improved Electronic Program Guide (EPG) - With DirecPC 2.0, users will employ a new, easy to use EPG to navigate through all the services and features available from DirecPC. The new EPG is both intuitive and fun to use and is designed to enhance the value of the DirecPC user experience.

  • New DirecPC service pricing - With the introduction of DirecPC 2.0, DirecPC is implementing a completely new pricing strategy for the service. Now, all users will have 24-hour, 7-day access to Turbo Internet at speeds up to 400 kilobits per second, as well as unlimited access to all Turbo Webcast and Turbo Newscast services. The three new plans - Executive Surfer, Family Surfer and Office Surfer - feature the above characteristics.

    Specifications, contents and pricing subject to change at anytime without notice.

    DirecPC Fair Access Policy 

    To ensure equal Internet access for all DirecPC subscribers, Hughes Network Systems maintains a running average fair access policy. Fair access establishes an equitable balance in Internet access across Turbo Internet services by service plan for all DirecPC customers regardless of their frequency or traffic usage. To ensure this equity, customers may experience some temporary throughput limitations. DirecPC Turbo Internet access is not guaranteed. 

    Resale Provision 
    DirecPC services are not intended for resale. Hughes Network Systems reserves the right to terminate any contract in the event of resale. 

    DirecPC, DirecPC Turbo Internet, DirecPC Personal Edition, Sun Surfer, and Moon Surfer are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation. 1997 Hughes Network Systems. All rights reserved. 


    Change to Holidays recognized by the DirecPC Service Billing System.
      Below is the list of holidays recognized by the DirecPC Billing System.  Beginning next billing cycle (November/December) the following holidays will be recognized for billing purposes.  This list is as published by the Federal Government: 
    New Years Day, President's Day, ML. King Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day 

    Please read subscriber agreement


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    It's just not built into the average computer jockey's psyche to wait for stuff. DIRECPC Satellite Internet Connection We want it all and we want it now. That's where Hughes Network Systems DirecPC Personal Edition with Turbo Internet DIRECPC Satellite Internet Connection Comes in. DIRECPC Satellite Internet Connection Like the Real Autobahn, it takes you a long way in a very short time. This satelite-based system grabs the Internet, throws it 22,300 miles into space to a satellite, bounces it back down to a 21" dish on your roof, and shoots it straight into your PC. DIRECPC Satellite Internet Connection Elapsed time: almost enough for one hiccup. Up to 400 kbps. 28 times faster than the average modem. 3X faster than ISDN lines. DIRECPC Satellite Internet Connection Mere seconds instead of eons. DIRECPC Satellite Internet Connection No more waiting forever and a day to download stuff. DIRECPC Satellite Internet Connection For all this titanic power, you simply need a 21" dish, and ISA adapter card DIRECPC Satellite Internet Connection and some of our special software. DIRECPC Satellite Internet Connection And, when all is said and done, it's gonna be cheaper DIRECPC Satellite Internet Connection than buying and launching your own satellite. In fact, it's more economical than other forms of information delivery. Hey, on this DIRECPC Satellite Internet

DirecPC, DIRECTV, and USSB converge with Hughes’ DirecDuo

First DIRECTV made the "pizza-size" television satellite dish a common sight on homes across America. Shortly thereafter, Hughes Network Systems introduced DirecPC, the award-winning, satellite-based system that provides Turbo Internet service. However, consumers still had to purchase separate satellite dishes if they wished to receive both services. That is, until now.

Hughes Network Systems (HNS), a subsidiary of Hughes Electronics, became the first company to fulfill the promise of television and Internet convergence with the announcement of DirecDuo -- a single, 21-inch elliptical satellite dish capable of delivering both the 400 kbps Turbo Internet service from DirecPC and the 200-plus channels of digital satellite television available from DIRECTV and USSB. DirecDuo will be available immediately to consumers across the continental U.S. in major retail chains and from independent dealers.

According to Paul Gaske, Senior Vice President for Broadcast Products and Services at HNS, the new product confirms the company’s "rock-solid" commitment to the modern American multimedia family. Gaske said that DirecDuo answers a question customers have been asking since DirecPC was introduced to the consumer marketplace last year.

"People have wanted to know: ‘When can I get Turbo Internet and DIRECTV on the same dish?’" said Gaske. "Well, the simple answer to that question is ‘right now.’"

"With DirecDuo," continued Gaske, "one dish really does do it all -- a daughter does research for a homework assignment on the Web while Mom and Dad enjoy a top hit movie on DIRECTV or USSB. Meanwhile, their son is watching the NBA playoffs in digital clarity with his buddies in the den. All of this comes into the home through a single, discreet satellite dish."

The antenna is capable of supporting multiple Digital Satellite System set-top boxes for television programming, as well as a DirecPC card installed in a computer for Turbo Internet access. Both the TVs and the PC can be located in different rooms on separate floors.

For Hughes, the biggest challenge in developing the DirecDuo dish was designing a stationary antenna capable of receiving signals from two separate satellites -- those used for DirecPC and those employed by DIRECTV and USSB. To accomplish this, HNS engineers packed two low-noise amplifiers -- called "LNBs" -- inside the housing at the end of the antenna’s "arm."

"While DirecDuo is an amazing feat of engineering, the consumer will be unaware of the fact that the dish points to different satellites," said Gaske. "For such a sophisticated piece of satellite hardware, the dish is surprisingly easy to install. The customer’s main focus will be on enjoying satellite television and Turbo Internet in their home."

Hardware/Software Package Options and Pricing
Existing DIRECTV and USSB customers can upgrade their systems by purchasing a DirecPC card and DirecDuo antenna for $599 (MSRP). These customers will simply replace their existing 18-inch dishes with a DirecDuo dish while keeping their set-top box, regardless of its brand. These customers may also elect to purchase the fully functional DirecDuo kit if they wish to add a second Digital Satellite System receiver to their home, thereby giving them the ability to independently watch DIRECTV and USSB on separate TVs.

The complete DirecDuo hardware/software package, ranging in price from $899 to $999 (MSRP), includes a 21-inch elliptical dish with a "tri-mode" LNB and a universal mount, a 16-bit PC card, Microsoft Windows ‘95-based software and one of three Hughes-brand Digital Satellite System receivers.

Existing DirecPC customers can upgrade their systems to receive satellite television by adding a simple enhancement to their LNB configuration and a DSS receiver, for a total cost ranging from $599 to $699.

DIRECTV and USSB pricing will depend on the programming packages purchased by the consumer.

Headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, near Washington, DC, with international sales and support offices worldwide, Hughes Network Systems, Inc. Direcpc is a leading supplier of satellite and wireless communications, and enterprise networking solutions. Hughes Network Systems is a subsidiary of Hughes Electronics Corporation. The earnings of Hughes Electronics are used to calculate the earnings per share attributable to GMH (NYSE symbol) common stock.

In India, HNS has made significant investments to set up two companies, Hughes Software Systems Ltd (HSS) and Hughes Escorts Communications Ltd (HECL). HSS, India’s number one communication software company, is a subsidiary of HNS, and specialises in the development of software solutions, products and services for the global marketplace in leading edge technologies including real-time embedded systems, communications and networking.

HECL, a joint venture with Escorts Ltd, provides satellite-based communications services using HNS’ Personal Earth Station (PES) and TES Quantum family of very small aperture terminal (VSAT) products. More than 50 Indian and multinational organisations in a wide range of industries rely on HECL for their wide area networks.

DirecDuo, DirecPC, Turbo Internet, Moon Surfer and Sun Surfer are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics corporation. DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation. USSB is a registered trademark of United States Satellite Broadcasting Company, Inc.