Is Spectrum (Charter) or Starlink faster?

Based on 2,022 verified speed tests, Spectrum (Charter) is faster overall. Spectrum (Charter) averages 332 Mbps download, Starlink averages 75 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 257 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 54 Mbps. Ping difference is 36 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 2,022 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Spectrum (Charter)

Spectrum (Charter)

WINNER

Download Wins

332 Mbps

Upload Wins

70 Mbps

Ping Wins

35 ms

Based on 1,713 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Starlink

Download

75 Mbps

Upload

16 Mbps

Ping

71 ms

Based on 309 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

257 Mbps

Spectrum (Charter) is faster

Upload difference

54 Mbps

Spectrum (Charter) is faster

Ping difference

36 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) 333 Mbps (1705 tests)

Starlink 77 Mbps (247 tests)

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How Spectrum (Charter) Compares to Starlink

Based on 2,022 verified speed tests from Spectrum (Charter) and Starlink customers, Spectrum (Charter) delivers faster average speeds.

Spectrum (Charter) averages 332 Mbps download with 70 Mbps upload and 35 ms ping. Starlink averages 75 Mbps download with 16 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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