Give the dish a clear view of the sky
Trees, buildings, poles and heavy snow can interrupt the satellite link. Check the obstruction view in the Starlink app before you test.
Starlink Internet Speed
About Starlink internet speed
Starlink delivers internet through low Earth orbit satellites. Unlike a fixed fibre line, its performance depends on the view of the sky, local satellite capacity, weather and the priority assigned to your service plan. A browser speed test shows what your connection is delivering right now, not just what the plan advertises.
This test measures download speed, upload speed, ping, jitter and packet loss against Cloudflare’s nearest edge server. Run it more than once at different times, especially during the evening peak, to understand your real Starlink performance.
Starlink internet speed ranges
| Connection or plan | Typical download | Typical upload | Typical latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 50–150 Mbps | 5–25 Mbps | 25–50 ms |
| Residential Lite / Roam | 30–100 Mbps | 5–30 Mbps | 25–50 ms |
| Priority | 50–220 Mbps | 10–30 Mbps | 25–50 ms |
| Overall typical range | 25–220 Mbps | 5–20 Mbps | 25–60 ms |
Ranges are based on Starlink’s published specifications and vary by service plan, location, time of day, weather and network congestion. Remote regions and mobile use can see higher latency. Your measured result may be lower than these ranges during peak hours.
How to test Starlink internet speed accurately
Remove Wi-Fi from the measurement
Use the Starlink Ethernet adapter or a wired connection to your router when possible. If you must use Wi-Fi, test close to the router on the 5 GHz band.
Test at different times
Run the test two or three times, including the evening peak. Close downloads, streaming, VPNs and cloud backups so they do not consume the connection.
What affects Starlink internet speed
Obstructions and dish placement
A partially blocked field of view can cause dropouts, retries and lower throughput even when the signal indicator looks healthy.
Weather and satellite capacity
Heavy rain, snow or dense cloud can weaken the radio link. Congested beams and lower-priority plans can also reduce speed during busy periods.
Your home network
An older router, weak Wi-Fi, a long cable run or a busy device can become the bottleneck. Test over Ethernet to separate Starlink performance from your local network.
Ready to check your actual network speed?
Run our free internet speed test now to get instant download, upload, ping, jitter, and packet loss measurements.
Test My Speed NowStarlink internet speed FAQs
How fast is Starlink internet?
Starlink publishes a typical range of 25–220 Mbps download and 5–20 Mbps upload, with most users seeing more than 100 Mbps. Residential plans commonly list 50–150 Mbps download and 5–25 Mbps upload, while Priority plans can reach the upper end of the range. Latency is typically 25–60 ms on land.
Actual speed depends on your plan, location, obstruction level, weather and local congestion. Run the test above at different times to see your own baseline.
Why is my Starlink speed lower than expected?
Common causes include a partially obstructed sky view, heavy weather, peak-hour congestion, a lower-priority plan, weak Wi-Fi or background downloads. Start by checking the obstruction map in the Starlink app, then test with a wired connection and all other devices paused.
If the result stays well below your normal range, reboot the router and dish, confirm the cable is undamaged, and contact Starlink support with several test results taken at different times.
Is Starlink fast enough for gaming and video calls?
Starlink can support online gaming and video calls, but latency, jitter and packet loss matter as much as download speed. A stable 25–60 ms ping is usually usable; sudden jitter or packet loss causes lag and dropped calls.
Use the test above to check all five metrics. For competitive gaming, connect by Ethernet and run the test during your normal play hours so the result reflects real conditions.