Is Spectrum (Charter) or Starlink faster?

Based on 1,716 verified speed tests, Spectrum (Charter) is faster overall. Spectrum (Charter) averages 316 Mbps download, Starlink averages 72 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 244 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 56 Mbps. Ping difference is 37 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 1,716 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Spectrum (Charter)

Spectrum (Charter)

WINNER

Download Wins

316 Mbps

Upload Wins

70 Mbps

Ping Wins

36 ms

Based on 1,443 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Starlink

Download

72 Mbps

Upload

14 Mbps

Ping

73 ms

Based on 273 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

244 Mbps

Spectrum (Charter) is faster

Upload difference

56 Mbps

Spectrum (Charter) is faster

Ping difference

37 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) 317 Mbps (1435 tests)

Starlink 72 Mbps (226 tests)

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How Spectrum (Charter) Compares to Starlink

Based on 1,716 verified speed tests from Spectrum (Charter) and Starlink customers, Spectrum (Charter) delivers faster average speeds.

Spectrum (Charter) averages 316 Mbps download with 70 Mbps upload and 36 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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