Is Optimum or Starlink faster?

Based on 623 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 384 Mbps download, Starlink averages 75 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Optimum and Starlink?

The average download speed difference is 309 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 61 Mbps. Ping difference is 32 ms.

Should I choose Optimum or Starlink?

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

Optimum vs Starlink

Full speed comparison based on 623 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

384 Mbps

Upload Wins

76 Mbps

Ping Wins

35 ms

Based on 207 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Starlink

Download

75 Mbps

Upload

15 Mbps

Ping

67 ms

Based on 416 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

309 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

61 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Ping difference

32 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

Optimum 384 Mbps (207 tests)

Starlink 75 Mbps (338 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to Starlink

Based on 623 verified speed tests from Optimum and Starlink customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 384 Mbps download with 76 Mbps upload and 35 ms ping. Starlink averages 75 Mbps download with 15 Mbps upload and 67 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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