Is Spectrum (Charter) or Starlink faster?

Based on 2,316 verified speed tests, Spectrum (Charter) is faster overall. Spectrum (Charter) averages 342 Mbps download, Starlink averages 74 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 268 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 51 Mbps. Ping difference is 32 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 2,316 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Spectrum (Charter)

Spectrum (Charter)

WINNER

Download Wins

342 Mbps

Upload Wins

67 Mbps

Ping Wins

35 ms

Based on 1,925 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Starlink

Download

74 Mbps

Upload

16 Mbps

Ping

67 ms

Based on 391 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

268 Mbps

Spectrum (Charter) is faster

Upload difference

51 Mbps

Spectrum (Charter) is faster

Ping difference

32 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) 343 Mbps (1917 tests)

Starlink 75 Mbps (322 tests)

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How Spectrum (Charter) Compares to Starlink

Based on 2,316 verified speed tests from Spectrum (Charter) and Starlink customers, Spectrum (Charter) delivers faster average speeds.

Spectrum (Charter) averages 342 Mbps download with 67 Mbps upload and 35 ms ping. Starlink averages 74 Mbps download with 16 Mbps upload and 67 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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