Is Starlink or Verizon faster?

Based on 467 verified speed tests, Verizon is faster overall. Starlink averages 69 Mbps download, Verizon averages 175 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Starlink and Verizon?

The average download speed difference is 106 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 63 Mbps. Ping difference is 37 ms.

Should I choose Starlink or Verizon?

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

Starlink vs Verizon

Full speed comparison based on 467 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Verizon

Starlink

Download

69 Mbps

Upload

14 Mbps

Ping

76 ms

Based on 184 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Verizon

WINNER

Download Wins

175 Mbps

Upload Wins

77 Mbps

Ping Wins

39 ms

Based on 283 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

106 Mbps

Verizon is faster

Upload difference

63 Mbps

Verizon is faster

Ping difference

37 ms

Verizon has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Verizon wins

Starlink 70 Mbps (181 tests)

Verizon 176 Mbps (281 tests)

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How Starlink Compares to Verizon

Based on 467 verified speed tests from Starlink and Verizon customers, Verizon delivers faster average speeds.

Starlink averages 69 Mbps download with 14 Mbps upload and 76 ms ping. Verizon averages 175 Mbps download with 77 Mbps upload and 39 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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