Starlink Slower Than Local ISPs in PH, Study Shows

In the latest Ookla’s study reveals that Starlink’s download and upload speeds are slower compared to other traditional providers in the Philippines.

Ookla’s Q2 2024 Speedtest Intelligence report shows 37Starlink’s median download speed at 48.14 Mbps, while fixed broadband in the country averages 94.42 Mbps.

Moreover, Starlink’s upload speed is also significantly lower at 12.63 Mbps, compared to 94.13 Mbps from fixed broadband.

Starlink also struggles in latency, with just an average of 50ms, which is double compared of to other fixed broadband, which leads to longer data transmission times.

While data shows lacking in certain areas, Starlink’s satellite internet still offers certain advantages, Even local ISPs still lead in speed.

However, the report acknowledges Starlink’s value in the Philippines, where the country’s geography limits fixed broadband’s reach.

In these remote areas, satellite broadband like Starlink could be a practical solution.

ABI Research forecasts that by 2028, the Philippines could become the leading market for satellite broadband in Southeast Asia, with around 909,000 subscriptions.