Is Optimum or Starlink faster?

Based on 299 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 386 Mbps download, Starlink averages 74 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Optimum and Starlink?

The average download speed difference is 312 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 96 Mbps. Ping difference is 38 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 299 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

386 Mbps

Upload Wins

110 Mbps

Ping Wins

36 ms

Based on 91 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Starlink

Download

74 Mbps

Upload

14 Mbps

Ping

74 ms

Based on 208 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

312 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

96 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Ping difference

38 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

Optimum 386 Mbps (91 tests)

Starlink 74 Mbps (187 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to Starlink

Based on 299 verified speed tests from Optimum and Starlink customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 386 Mbps download with 110 Mbps upload and 36 ms ping. Starlink averages 74 Mbps download with 14 Mbps upload and 74 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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