Is Optimum or Starlink faster?

Based on 471 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 389 Mbps download, Starlink averages 73 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Optimum and Starlink?

The average download speed difference is 316 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 68 Mbps. Ping difference is 35 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 471 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

389 Mbps

Upload Wins

83 Mbps

Ping Wins

36 ms

Based on 180 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Starlink

Download

73 Mbps

Upload

15 Mbps

Ping

71 ms

Based on 291 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

316 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

68 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Ping difference

35 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

Optimum 389 Mbps (180 tests)

Starlink 74 Mbps (232 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to Starlink

Based on 471 verified speed tests from Optimum and Starlink customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 389 Mbps download with 83 Mbps upload and 36 ms ping. Starlink averages 73 Mbps download with 15 Mbps upload and 71 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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