If I already have DIRECTV television service, do I need to get a new dish for HughesNet?
The HughesNet System requires a unique dish in order to send and receive information via satellite. You can add the ability to access DIRECTV programming to the HughesNet dish by purchasing a simple DIRECTV upgrade kit. It is your decision whether to keep your existing DIRECTV dish on your home, or to utilize the one-dish solution from HughesNet.