Starlink Median Download Speed in Europe Rises 45 Percent in One Year

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.