Is Starlink or Verizon faster?

Based on 923 verified speed tests, Verizon is faster overall. Starlink averages 75 Mbps download, Verizon averages 176 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Starlink and Verizon?

The average download speed difference is 101 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 75 Mbps. Ping difference is 28 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 923 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Verizon

Starlink

Download

75 Mbps

Upload

16 Mbps

Ping

71 ms

Based on 309 measurements · Full Starlink stats →

Verizon

WINNER

Download Wins

176 Mbps

Upload Wins

91 Mbps

Ping Wins

43 ms

Based on 614 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

101 Mbps

Verizon is faster

Upload difference

75 Mbps

Verizon is faster

Ping difference

28 ms

Verizon has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Verizon wins

Starlink 77 Mbps (247 tests)

Verizon 177 Mbps (612 tests)

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How Starlink Compares to Verizon

Based on 923 verified speed tests from Starlink and Verizon customers, Verizon delivers faster average speeds.

Starlink averages 75 Mbps download with 16 Mbps upload and 71 ms ping. Verizon averages 176 Mbps download with 91 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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