Is Spectrum (Charter) or Starlink faster?

Based on 1,104 verified speed tests, Spectrum (Charter) is faster overall. Spectrum (Charter) averages 335 Mbps download, Starlink averages 74 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 261 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 58 Mbps. Ping difference is 38 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 1,104 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Spectrum (Charter)

Spectrum (Charter)

WINNER

Download Wins

335 Mbps

Upload Wins

72 Mbps

Ping Wins

36 ms

Based on 897 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Starlink

Download

74 Mbps

Upload

14 Mbps

Ping

74 ms

Based on 207 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

261 Mbps

Spectrum (Charter) is faster

Upload difference

58 Mbps

Spectrum (Charter) is faster

Ping difference

38 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) 337 Mbps (889 tests)

Starlink 74 Mbps (187 tests)

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How Spectrum (Charter) Compares to Starlink

Based on 1,104 verified speed tests from Spectrum (Charter) and Starlink customers, Spectrum (Charter) delivers faster average speeds.

Spectrum (Charter) averages 335 Mbps download with 72 Mbps upload and 36 ms ping. Starlink averages 74 Mbps download with 14 Mbps upload and 74 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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