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The short answer
Fiber and cable usually win on price and speed where they exist. Starlink wins where they do not. If you can get either at a fair price, start there.
Where each one fits
| Question | Starlink Residential | Cable or fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Needs a line to your house | No, needs a clear view of the sky | Yes |
| Data | Unlimited on all Residential plans | Depends on your provider |
| Speed | Starlink says Residential Max typically reaches 400+ Mbps download, 100 and 200 Mbps plans are capped. Performance varies by region. | Check your provider. Speeds vary by address. |
| What can go wrong | Trees and roofs blocking the sky | Outages and overbuilt local lines |
How to decide
- Enter your address with each provider. See who actually serves it.
- If fiber or cable is offered at a fair price, it is usually the better pick.
- If your options are DSL, fixed wireless or older satellite, compare Starlink. Use the availability page and check your view of the sky.
Sources: Starlink: What are the Residential plans?. Plans and speeds depend on your address.
Next steps
Starlink Mini for travelPrice, power and how it differs from the home kit.
What Starlink costsPlans and hardware offered at your address.
The V5 dishWhat changed on the newer, smaller home dish.
Roam vs ResidentialHome service at one address, or service for travel.
Trees and mountsFinding a clear view of the sky.
Starlink vs cable and fiberComparing your home internet options.
Availability at your addressEnter your exact address to find out.
Compared with HughesNetDelay, data caps and plans side by side.
Free month for new customersHow the referral credit works.