Is Optimum or Starlink faster?

Based on 676 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 394 Mbps download, Starlink averages 74 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Optimum and Starlink?

The average download speed difference is 320 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 57 Mbps. Ping difference is 34 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 676 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

394 Mbps

Upload Wins

73 Mbps

Ping Wins

34 ms

Based on 222 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Starlink

Download

74 Mbps

Upload

16 Mbps

Ping

68 ms

Based on 454 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

320 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

57 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Ping difference

34 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

Optimum 394 Mbps (222 tests)

Starlink 75 Mbps (357 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to Starlink

Based on 676 verified speed tests from Optimum and Starlink customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 394 Mbps download with 73 Mbps upload and 34 ms ping. Starlink averages 74 Mbps download with 16 Mbps upload and 68 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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