Is Cox or Starlink faster?

Based on 448 verified speed tests, Cox is faster overall. Cox averages 337 Mbps download, Starlink averages 72 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Cox and Starlink?

The average download speed difference is 265 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 69 Mbps. Ping difference is 46 ms.

Should I choose Cox or Starlink?

It depends on your use case. Cox offers faster average speeds, but actual performance varies by location and plan. Test your current connection and compare to both averages before switching.

Cox vs Starlink

Full speed comparison based on 448 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Cox

Cox

WINNER

Download Wins

337 Mbps

Upload Wins

83 Mbps

Ping Wins

27 ms

Based on 230 measurements · Full Cox stats →

Starlink

Download

72 Mbps

Upload

14 Mbps

Ping

73 ms

Based on 218 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

265 Mbps

Cox is faster

Upload difference

69 Mbps

Cox is faster

Ping difference

46 ms

Cox has lower latency

By Country

Head-to-head comparison where both ISPs have user data.

United States Cox wins

Cox 339 Mbps (228 tests)

Starlink 73 Mbps (194 tests)

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How Cox Compares to Starlink

Based on 448 verified speed tests from Cox and Starlink customers, Cox delivers faster average speeds.

Cox averages 337 Mbps download with 83 Mbps upload and 27 ms ping. Starlink averages 72 Mbps download with 14 Mbps upload and 73 ms ping.

Averages tell only part of the story — actual speeds vary by your specific plan, location, time of day, and whether you use Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Run a speed test on your current connection to see how it compares to both averages before making a switching decision.

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