Starlink vs. Fiber Internet

How does satellite internet such as Starlink compare to fiber internet?

Both are gaining popularity as groundbreaking internet technologies, but they are fundamentally different in how they’re built and how they work.

So which one offers a faster and more reliable internet connection?

• Fiber has much faster maximum and median speeds than Starlink or any other satellite provider.
• Fiber has significantly lower latency.
• Fiber offers a stable connection that satellite can’t match.
• We’re still only beginning to tap into the full potential of fiber-optic internet.

How Does Satellite Internet Work?

Satellite internet uses a network of satellites in space to relay signals that connect you to the web. Once you’re set up, a receiver dish is installed at your home that communicates with satellites orbiting the Earth.

Satellite internet is incredibly versatile and helps people get online in some of the most remote places. However, because the signal must travel such a long distance, slower speeds and higher latency are common.

How Fast Is Satellite Internet?

Satellite internet speeds can range from about 18–97 Mbps. According to Ookla, Starlink currently delivers faster speeds than other satellite providers.

Satellite Speeds vs. Fiber Internet

Download Speeds

ViaSat: 25 - 150 Mbps
HughesNet: 18.13 Mbps
Starlink: 25 - 100 Mbps
Ezee Fiber: Up to 8,000 Mbps on a 100% fiber-optic network

Upload Speeds

Starlink: 15 - 35 Mbps
ViaSat: 3 Mbps
HughesNet: 3 Mbps
Ezee Fiber: Up to 8,000 Mbps with symmetrical fiber speeds

Latency

Starlink: 25 - 35 ms
ViaSat: 684 ms
HughesNet: 683 ms
Ezee Fiber: As low as 5 ms for ultra-responsive performance

While satellite internet can provide decent speeds and latency depending on the provider, the overall reliability of the connection doesn’t come close to what fiber can achieve.

High latency and signal interruptions can happen more often with satellite because of the long distance signals must travel. With fiber, you get a direct, wired connection that delivers consistently fast, dependable performance.

Why Is Starlink Faster Than Other Satellite Services?

Starlink uses Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, which orbit much closer to Earth than traditional satellite services like ViaSat or HughesNet. Because the signal doesn’t have to travel as far, speeds are higher and latency is lower than with older satellite technology.

Even so, LEO satellite internet still can’t match the speed, stability, and low latency of a dedicated fiber-optic connection.

Satellite vs. Fiber – Which Is Better?

Satellite internet speeds are heavily outclassed by fiber. With Ezee Fiber, you can reach speeds up to 8 Gbps (8,000 Mbps), dramatically faster than even the best satellite connections.

Fiber internet also delivers symmetrical speeds, meaning your uploads are just as fast as your downloads. That’s a huge advantage for video calls, online gaming, cloud backups, and uploading large files.

Latency, reliability, and responsiveness are all better with fiber. Because fiber uses light to transmit data directly to your home, latency stays extremely low for smoother streaming, gaming, and browsing.

Fiber is also more durable. Ezee Fiber’s 100% fiber-optic network is built to deliver consistent performance rain or shine, providing your home with an extra layer of security. Satellite signals, on the other hand, can be disrupted by storms and severe weather.

Overall, fiber internet provides a faster, more reliable, and more future-ready connection than satellite.

Get Internet at the Speed of Light

Getting internet from space sounds cool. Getting it at the speed of light is even better.

With Ezee Fiber, you get blazing-fast, reliable fiber internet delivered straight to your home — with residential speeds up to 8,000 Mbps. Enjoy low latency, symmetrical speeds, and the power of a 100% fiber-optic network built for how you live, work, and stream today.

Ready to upgrade? Sign up for Ezee Fiber and see if service is available in your area.