Is Frontier or Starlink faster?

Based on 421 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. Frontier averages 411 Mbps download, Starlink averages 73 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Frontier and Starlink?

The average download speed difference is 338 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 216 Mbps. Ping difference is 44 ms.

Should I choose Frontier or Starlink?

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

Frontier vs Starlink

Full speed comparison based on 421 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Frontier

Frontier

WINNER

Download Wins

411 Mbps

Upload Wins

230 Mbps

Ping Wins

27 ms

Based on 159 measurements · Full Frontier stats →

Starlink

Download

73 Mbps

Upload

14 Mbps

Ping

71 ms

Based on 262 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

338 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

216 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Ping difference

44 ms

Frontier has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Frontier wins

Frontier 411 Mbps (159 tests)

Starlink 72 Mbps (220 tests)

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How Frontier Compares to Starlink

Based on 421 verified speed tests from Frontier and Starlink customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

Frontier averages 411 Mbps download with 230 Mbps upload and 27 ms ping. Starlink averages 73 Mbps download with 14 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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