Starlink Speed Test — Free Satellite Internet Speed, Coverage & Cost Tools
STARLINK PERFORMANCE TOOLKITRun a Starlink-focused speed test, compare your result with local benchmarks, and get a clear diagnosis for streaming, gaming, remote work, and RV use.
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Is my Starlink slow?Run a speed test and compare it with local benchmarks.Best for current usersRun speed test 
Is Starlink good in my area?Check regional availability, speed, and congestion risk.Best for buyersCheck coverage 
Which plan should I buy?Answer a few questions and get a plan recommendation.Best for plan selectionPick a plan 
How much will it cost?Estimate monthly and first-year Starlink ownership costs.Best for budget planningCalculate cost Compare your speed to local Starlink performance
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Download 142 Mbps
Upload 19 Mbps
Ping 45 ms
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California Starlink Snapshot
Dense metros and heavy evening demand make California one of the slower US Starlink markets.
Typical Download: 142 Mbps
Typical Upload: 19 Mbps
Typical Ping: 45 ms
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Real guides from the SatSpeedCheck library, paired with the tools they reference.
Why Is My Starlink So Slow? 10 Real Causes & Fast Fixes (2026)
Peak-hour congestion, hidden obstructions, WiFi bottlenecks, and 7 more real causes — with a 30-second diagnostic to find yours.
Speed Test How-to GuideHow to Increase Starlink Speed: 12 Proven Optimizations (2026)
12 levers from ethernet vs WiFi to WiFi 7 routers, obstruction fixes, router reboots, and Priority upgrades — with realistic speed gain per tactic.
Speed Test How-to GuideStarlink for RV: Power, Plans & Complete Setup Guide (2026)
Roam Regional vs Global for RVers, battery + solar sizing, roof vs pole mounting, in-motion add-on, and real setup examples for Class B / trailer / 5th wheel.
Plan Picker How-to GuideStarlink for Gaming: Latency, Ping & Real-World Performance Across Genres (2026)
Genre-by-genre viability (FPS / MOBA / MMO / racing / fighting), peak-hour ping spikes, and when Priority is worth the upgrade for competitive players.
Speed Test Cost AnalysisHow Much Does Starlink Really Cost? Hidden Fees Explained (2026)
The real 5-year cost of Starlink including hardware, electricity, congestion fees, and resale credit — with a comparison against Fiber, 5G Home, HughesNet.
TCO Calculator How-to GuideStarlink Accessories Guide: What to Buy, What to Skip
Official Starlink accessories compared: mounts, longer cables, Ethernet, mesh routers, realistic prices, and the add-ons most buyers should skip.
Obstruction CheckerWhat Is SatSpeedCheck?
SatSpeedCheck is a free, independent toolkit built for people who use Starlink or are thinking about signing up. We run eight purpose-built tools that cover the full ownership lifecycle: a satellite speed test, an obstruction checker that reads a single sky photo, a 5-year total cost calculator, a head-to-head ISP comparison, an off-grid power sizer for RV, boat, and cabin setups, a plan picker quiz, a global coverage map, and a personal dashboard that logs every test you run.
According to late-2025 community speed data, the US median Starlink download speed sits between 85–95 Mbps, with rural users on clear sky views often exceeding 200 Mbps. Performance varies by region and cell density — our tools help you benchmark your own connection against these baselines.
On top of the tools, we maintain a speed database covering 124 countries and 100 sub-regions, plus a cost database with local-currency pricing, VAT adjustments, and affordability ratios. Everything is free, no account required, and no data leaves your browser unless you choose to submit a test result.
How Our Starlink Speed Test Works
When you tap Test My Speed, the tool opens a connection to Cloudflare's global edge network — the same infrastructure that powers roughly 20% of all web traffic — and saturates your downlink and uplink in sequence. That gives you a realistic throughput number rather than a single-thread best case. We also measure round-trip latency, which matters for video calls and gaming over satellite.
After the test finishes, your results are saved locally so you can track changes over time. If your speed looks low, the results page links directly to our obstruction checker and our troubleshooting guide so you can diagnose the issue in the same session.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the SatSpeedCheck Starlink speed test work?+
Our speed test measures your Starlink connection's download speed, upload speed, and latency by sending a data stream to Cloudflare's nearest edge node. Results are saved locally so you can track changes over time.
What is a good Starlink speed in 2026?+
As of late 2025, roughly 80% of Starlink users exceed 40 Mbps, with the US median sitting between 85–95 Mbps (source: starlinkstatus.space and US Mobile speed report). Rural users with clear sky views regularly hit 150–250 Mbps, while congested suburban cells may dip to 25–50 Mbps during peak evening hours (7–11 PM local time). Anything above 100 Mbps is well above the global Starlink median.
Why is my Starlink speed slower than expected?+
The most common causes are obstructions blocking the dish's sky view, high cell congestion during peak hours, suboptimal dish placement, or local weather conditions. Use our Obstruction Checker to photograph your sky view and identify blockages, then check our troubleshooting guide for dish repositioning tips.
How much does Starlink cost per month?+
Starlink Residential costs $120/month in the US, with hardware priced at $299. Prices vary by country and plan tier. The Priority plan costs $250/month for higher throughput priority, and the Roam plan starts at $150/month. Use our TCO Calculator to see your real 5-year total cost including hardware, power draw, taxes, and resale value.
Is Starlink available in my country?+
As of early 2026, Starlink is active in over 100 countries across six continents and continues expanding. SpaceX has launched over 6,000 LEO satellites to date. Our Coverage Map shows availability status for 124 countries, including waitlist regions and expected launch dates. You can also browse speed data by country and 100 regional pages to see what performance looks like in markets that are already live.
How does Starlink compare to fiber, 5G, and cable internet?+
Fiber typically beats Starlink on latency (1–5 ms vs 25–45 ms) and peak download speed (300+ Mbps symmetric), but Starlink wins on availability in rural and remote areas where fiber buildout is years away. 5G home internet (T-Mobile, Verizon) delivers 100–300 Mbps in covered metros but has limited rural reach. Legacy satellite providers trail significantly: Viasat caps around 25 Mbps, HughesNet around 15 Mbps, both with 600+ ms latency (source: HighSpeedInternet.com). Starlink's 85–95 Mbps US median closes the gap with cable in most areas. Our ISP Comparison tool runs a side-by-side analysis for your specific situation.