DirecPC

While Internet Access via cable or ADSL maybe available in some areas, only one technology platform can offer nationwide access to the Internet at speeds of up to 400 kbps today. That technology is DirecPC® from Hughes Network Systems (HNS). The DirecPC Turbo Internet ™ service, which is three times faster than ISDN and 14 times faster than a standard 28.8 modem, is the fastest and most affordable Internet access service available everywhere in the continental US today.

WHAT IS DIREC PC?

DirecPC is fast. At up to 400 Kilobits per second, you may never see anything faster. That's over 14 times faster than a typical 28.8 modem, eight times faster than a 56K modem, and more than three times faster than a dedicated ISDN line. And that's just our Turbo Internet service. Turbo Webcast and Turbo Newscast (available FREE with your paid subscription to any Turbo Internet service package) automatically deliver your choice of the hottest Web sites and Usenet newsgroups straight to your hard drive by satellite, so you can browse them off-line at your convenience -- instantaneously. Now that's fast!

HOW MUCH DOES ALL THIS SPEED COST/

A lot less than you think. Check our PRICE LIST to find out how much your equipment costs. Then, take a look at the following service plan chart. With Turbo Internet packages starting at just $19.95 per month, we're sure you'll find one that fits your budget.

 DirecPC IS SIMPLE!

Satellite technology may sound complicated, but the eight million-plus households that get their TV by satellite will tell you that getting a dish up and running is a lot less nerve-wracking than waiting all day for the cable or telephone company. All you need to get started is a clear view to the southern sky. Self-installation kits for all our satellite systems are available through any of our retailers, or you can call us at 1-800-DIRECPC to find a professional installer in your area. Just make sure that you're running a Pentium PC with Windows 95 or better, with a 28.8 (or faster) modem, 32 Megabytes of RAM and 100 MB of hard disk space, so you can appreciate all that DirecPC has to offer. Don't have an ISP? No problem -- DirecPC can provide you with one, so you get one easy-to-handle, consolidated bill every month. (Or, keep the ISP you've got already and receive separate bills. For more details on our bundled ISP service, consult our service package pricing chart, here.)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

USB Satellite Modem (supplied)

Dish clearance (outside) An unobstructed line of sight to the south

Processor 200Mhz Pentium type class with available USB port

Memory 32 MB RAM (minimum) and 20 MB of hard disk space

Modem 28.8 Kbps or faster

Operating system Microsoft Windows 98

Other requirements Internet Service Provider (normal account or ISDN) which Direcpc can provide