This brings it a little bit closer to SpaceXs Starlink internet speeds, whichrangesbetween 25 to 220 Mbps.

Hughes launched its next-generation Jupiter 3 (EchoStar XXIV) satellite on July 29.

Although its considerably farther away than Starlink satellites, Jupiter 3 is enormous.

The Jupiter 3 satellite gearing up for its launch in July.

The Jupiter 3 satellite gearing up for its launch in July.Photo: HughesNet

But one thing is certain: the era of satellite internet is most certainly upon us.

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