Is Cox or Starlink faster?

Based on 585 verified speed tests, Cox is faster overall. Cox averages 337 Mbps download, Starlink averages 73 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Cox and Starlink?

The average download speed difference is 264 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 71 Mbps. Ping difference is 43 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 585 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Cox

Cox

WINNER

Download Wins

337 Mbps

Upload Wins

86 Mbps

Ping Wins

28 ms

Based on 294 measurements · Full Cox stats →

Starlink

Download

73 Mbps

Upload

15 Mbps

Ping

71 ms

Based on 291 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

264 Mbps

Cox is faster

Upload difference

71 Mbps

Cox is faster

Ping difference

43 ms

Cox has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Cox wins

Cox 339 Mbps (292 tests)

Starlink 74 Mbps (232 tests)

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How Cox Compares to Starlink

Based on 585 verified speed tests from Cox and Starlink customers, Cox delivers faster average speeds.

Cox averages 337 Mbps download with 86 Mbps upload and 28 ms ping. Starlink averages 73 Mbps download with 15 Mbps upload and 71 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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