Is Spectrum (Charter) or Starlink faster?

Based on 979 verified speed tests, Spectrum (Charter) is faster overall. Spectrum (Charter) averages 331 Mbps download, Starlink averages 69 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Spectrum (Charter) and Starlink?

The average download speed difference is 262 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 54 Mbps. Ping difference is 39 ms.

Should I choose Spectrum (Charter) or Starlink?

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

Spectrum (Charter) vs Starlink

Full speed comparison based on 979 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Spectrum (Charter)

Spectrum (Charter)

WINNER

Download Wins

331 Mbps

Upload Wins

68 Mbps

Ping Wins

37 ms

Based on 795 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Starlink

Download

69 Mbps

Upload

14 Mbps

Ping

76 ms

Based on 184 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

262 Mbps

Spectrum (Charter) is faster

Upload difference

54 Mbps

Spectrum (Charter) is faster

Ping difference

39 ms

Spectrum (Charter) has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Spectrum (Charter) wins

Spectrum (Charter) 332 Mbps (787 tests)

Starlink 70 Mbps (181 tests)

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How Spectrum (Charter) Compares to Starlink

Based on 979 verified speed tests from Spectrum (Charter) and Starlink customers, Spectrum (Charter) delivers faster average speeds.

Spectrum (Charter) averages 331 Mbps download with 68 Mbps upload and 37 ms ping. Starlink averages 69 Mbps download with 14 Mbps upload and 76 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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