Is Optimum or Starlink faster?

Based on 428 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 377 Mbps download, Starlink averages 72 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Optimum and Starlink?

The average download speed difference is 305 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 68 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 428 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

377 Mbps

Upload Wins

82 Mbps

Ping Wins

35 ms

Based on 156 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Starlink

Download

72 Mbps

Upload

14 Mbps

Ping

73 ms

Based on 272 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

305 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

68 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 377 Mbps (156 tests)

Starlink 72 Mbps (226 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to Starlink

Based on 428 verified speed tests from Optimum and Starlink customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 377 Mbps download with 82 Mbps upload and 35 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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