How much internet speed do you need?
Take our free quiz to see how much internet speed is right for you:
What is a good internet speed?
Internet speed | How fast is this? | What you can do |
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0–5 Mbps | Very slow | Send emails, search on Google, stream video in SD on one device |
5–40 Mbps | Slow to moderate | Stream video in HD on three or four devices, play online games |
40–100 Mbps | Moderate to fast | Stream easily on multiple devices in HD or 4K, download big files quickly, run several smart devices |
100–500 Mbps | Very fast | Stream in 4K on more than five devices simultaneously, download massive files quickly, host a livestream |
500–1,000+ Mbps | Extremely fast | Stream in 4K on 10+ devices, run 10+ smart-home devices at a time, do basically anything on lots of devices |
1,200–5,000 Mbps | Faster than you need | Operate a bitcoin-mining farm with two dozen computers, watch Frozen in 4K on 100 devices at the same time |
About our Starlink internet speed test
The Starlink internet speed measures three things:
Download speed: The speed at which your device pulls data from the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Upload speed: The speed at which your device sends data to the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Latency (Ping): The time (measured in milliseconds) it takes for a signal to travel from your device to an internet server and back. Lower latency means your connection has a better response time for activities like gaming and livestreams.
How does the Starlink internet speed test work?
The speed test connects to our test server and sends data files over your connection. By measuring how long it takes for these files to travel from your device, to the satellite, to our server, and back again, We can learn a lot about the speed and performance of your connection.
To get the most accurate reading of your connection, plug your device directly into your router using an ethernet cable, rather than connecting over Wi-Fi.
Starlink internet speed FAQ
How fast are Starlink internet speeds?
Starlink has the fastest speeds and lowest latency of any satellite provider. With a potential max speed of 250 Mbps for Starlink and 500 Mbps for Starlink Business, it can reach speeds that can beat many other wireless connections and even older wired connections like DSL.
How do I get faster internet?
You can get faster internet by upgrading your internet plan. If you can’t upgrade your current speeds and feel stuck with bad service, you can also switch to a new provider.
Run a search with your zip code below to see what kinds of speeds you can get in your area.
Is satellite better than fiber and DSL?
Satellite is slower and more expensive than most other types of internet connection. Low-Earth satellite constellations like Starlink have the potential to reach speeds that surpass slower wired connections like DSL, though it’s usually a trade off with higher price and latency.