Is Frontier or Starlink faster?

Based on 453 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. Frontier averages 411 Mbps download, Starlink averages 72 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Frontier and Starlink?

The average download speed difference is 339 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 226 Mbps. Ping difference is 46 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 453 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Frontier

Frontier

WINNER

Download Wins

411 Mbps

Upload Wins

240 Mbps

Ping Wins

27 ms

Based on 180 measurements · Full Frontier stats →

Starlink

Download

72 Mbps

Upload

14 Mbps

Ping

73 ms

Based on 273 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

339 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

226 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Ping difference

46 ms

Frontier has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Frontier wins

Frontier 411 Mbps (180 tests)

Starlink 72 Mbps (226 tests)

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How Frontier Compares to Starlink

Based on 453 verified speed tests from Frontier and Starlink customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

Frontier averages 411 Mbps download with 240 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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