Is Starlink or Verizon faster?

Based on 818 verified speed tests, Verizon is faster overall. Starlink averages 72 Mbps download, Verizon averages 168 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Starlink and Verizon?

The average download speed difference is 96 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 74 Mbps. Ping difference is 29 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 818 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Verizon

Starlink

Download

72 Mbps

Upload

14 Mbps

Ping

72 ms

Based on 277 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Verizon

WINNER

Download Wins

168 Mbps

Upload Wins

88 Mbps

Ping Wins

43 ms

Based on 541 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

96 Mbps

Verizon is faster

Upload difference

74 Mbps

Verizon is faster

Ping difference

29 ms

Verizon has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Verizon wins

Starlink 73 Mbps (230 tests)

Verizon 169 Mbps (539 tests)

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How Starlink Compares to Verizon

Based on 818 verified speed tests from Starlink and Verizon customers, Verizon delivers faster average speeds.

Starlink averages 72 Mbps download with 14 Mbps upload and 72 ms ping. Verizon averages 168 Mbps download with 88 Mbps upload and 43 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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