Case Study: New Bethel AME Church achieves reliable high-speed Internet to support expanding programs with Hughes Network Systems

HughesNet for Business Helps Rural Florida Church Support Ever-Expanding Programs

New Bethel AME Church in Monticello, FL faced a severe digital divide that left the rural congregation without viable high‑speed Internet, limiting its ability to run ministries, communicate with members, and host community services. The church turned to Hughes Network Systems and its HughesNet for Business satellite service to deliver speeds comparable to terrestrial broadband where wired options were unavailable.

Hughes Network Systems implemented HughesNet for Business to provide a reliable, robust connection that enabled email communications, website maintenance, use of online worship and administrative applications, and outreach activities. The service has supported the church’s functions as a voting precinct, USDA food distribution and health fair site, and underpins plans for computer training—allowing New Bethel AME Church to expand programs and better serve its community.

New Bethel AME Church

Carolyn Hill

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