Starlink Internet Speed Test
Internet Speed Tester
Press Start. After the test you get a network quality score and what your speed is good for.
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How this test measures
The test runs against the nearest Cloudflare data center, shown above as the server. Results describe the path between you and that server, which can differ from the path to a particular website, game or call server.
Ping is the median round-trip time of 60 small requests, and jitter is the average difference between consecutive ones. Download and upload use files of growing size sent one after another over a single connection, and the result is the 90th percentile of the requests that ran long enough to be reliable. Speeds are in megabits per second (1 Mbps = 1,000,000 bits).
Because it uses one connection, the test can read lower than a multi-connection test on very fast or distant links. Wi-Fi, a VPN, other devices and a busy browser can all lower the result, so use a cable and close other apps for the most accurate number. Nothing from the test is stored on our servers.
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Run the test below on your Starlink connection. A typical home result is roughly 50 to 250 Mbps download, 10 to 40 Mbps upload and 25 to 60 ms ping, but it depends on your plan, your location, the sky view and how busy your area is.
What to expect from Starlink
Starlink satellites orbit about 550 km up, which is far closer than older satellite internet. That is why ping is usually in the tens of milliseconds instead of the 600 ms typical of older geostationary systems.
| Measure | Typical home result |
|---|---|
| Download | About 50 to 250 Mbps, depending on plan and area |
| Upload | About 10 to 40 Mbps |
| Ping | About 25 to 60 ms |
These are ranges from Starlink's own guidance and independent measurements, not guarantees. Plans and published figures change, so check your plan's page for your current numbers.
How to get an accurate Starlink speed test
- Use Ethernet if you can. Starlink has an optional Ethernet adapter on some kits. Wi-Fi often reads 20 to 40 percent lower.
- Test several times, at different hours. Speeds drop in the evening in busy cells.
- Pause other traffic such as streaming, updates and cloud backups.
- Check the Starlink app for obstructions or outages. It also shows the dish's own measurements.
Why Starlink may be slower than expected
- Obstructions. Trees, roofs and poles block the dish's view and cause drops. The app's obstruction map shows where.
- Congestion. Speeds drop when many users in your cell are online at the same time, and some plans are deprioritized when busy.
- Weather. Heavy rain or snow on the dish can reduce speed.
- Satellite handoffs. The dish switches satellites every few minutes, so you may see brief spikes in ping.
- Wi-Fi and router placement. The Starlink router is often the limit. Move it to a central spot or use a mesh system.
How Starlink compares
Starlink is much faster and more responsive than older satellite internet, and fine for streaming, calls and most gaming. It is usually slower and less steady than fiber, with more variation in ping. Check the ping and jitter test if you play online games or take video calls.
How to read your Starlink result
| Result | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| Download and upload in the usual range, ping under about 60 ms | A healthy connection. |
| Download very low but ping normal | Often a busy cell or a deprioritized plan at that hour. Test again later. |
| Ping bounces between normal and very high | Obstructions, a satellite handoff or bad weather. Check the app's obstruction map. |
| Speed fine on Ethernet, low on Wi-Fi | The router placement or Wi-Fi band is the limit. |
Fix the setup before you blame the service
- Give the dish a clear view of the sky. Even a thin tree branch can cause short drops. Use the app's obstruction view to find the problem, then move the dish rather than guessing.
- Keep the dish stable. A dish that wobbles in wind loses its satellite connection more often.
- Place the router centrally and off the floor. Walls and metal weaken Wi-Fi quickly.
- Test at the same hour for a week. Satellite speeds follow local demand, so one result tells you little.
Starlink app versus a speed test
The Starlink app measures the dish's own connection. A web speed test measures the whole path from your device to the internet, including your router and Wi-Fi. If the app looks healthy but a test is low, look at your router and Wi-Fi first. If both are low, the problem is more likely the dish view or local demand.