Starlink Median Download Speed in Europe Rises 45 Percent in One Year
Median download speeds across 27 European countries increased from 114 Mbps in Q1 2025 to 165 Mbps in Q1 2026. The service recorded gains in 26 of the 27 markets measured.
Starlink median download speeds across 27 European countries rose from 114 Mbps in the first quarter of 2025 to 165 Mbps in the first quarter of 2026. The increase equals 45 percent year-over-year, with speeds improving in 26 of the 27 markets.
The service is most visible where fixed networks are delayed, weaker, difficult to extend, or needed as backup. The statement did not name specific countries or provide upload-speed figures.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- Q1 2025
Median download speed across 27 European countries measured at 114 Mbps.
1 source@SawyerMerritt - Q1 2026
Median download speed across 27 European countries measured at 165 Mbps.
1 source@SawyerMerritt
Potential Impact
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Users in areas with weak fixed broadband may gain faster internet access.
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Telecom operators may face added competition in rural or hard-to-reach zones.
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