Is Starlink or Verizon faster?

Based on 1,400 verified speed tests, Verizon is faster overall. Starlink averages 74 Mbps download, Verizon averages 214 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Starlink and Verizon?

The average download speed difference is 140 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 68 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 1,400 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Verizon

Starlink

Download

74 Mbps

Upload

15 Mbps

Ping

69 ms

Based on 477 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Verizon

WINNER

Download Wins

214 Mbps

Upload Wins

83 Mbps

Ping Wins

40 ms

Based on 923 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

140 Mbps

Verizon is faster

Upload difference

68 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 74 Mbps (365 tests)

Verizon 214 Mbps (921 tests)

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How Starlink Compares to Verizon

Based on 1,400 verified speed tests from Starlink and Verizon customers, Verizon delivers faster average speeds.

Starlink averages 74 Mbps download with 15 Mbps upload and 69 ms ping. Verizon averages 214 Mbps download with 83 Mbps upload and 40 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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