Starlink U.S. speeds rose in 2025 but still miss 100/20 Mbps

TL;DR:

• Starlink broadband speeds in the United States increased in 2025, according to Ookla data cited by Fierce Network.
• Starlink still does not meet the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's 100/20 Mbps minimum broadband benchmark in many U.S. areas.
• The reported gap is geographic, with performance varying by location across the United States.

Starlink broadband speeds in the United States increased in 2025, but the service still failed to meet the Federal Communications Commission's 100/20 Mbps minimum broadband benchmark in many areas, according to Ookla data cited by Fierce Network. The report describes the shortfall as affecting a large number of locations across the United States.

Fierce Network said Ookla data showed higher Starlink speeds in 2025, but the source excerpt did not provide specific median download or upload figures. The benchmark referenced in the report is the FCC minimum of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload.

The finding places Starlink within the broader U.S. broadband coverage debate, where satellite services are often assessed against fixed broadband standards set by the FCC. Ookla speed-test data is frequently used to compare real-world network performance by geography, including for services such as Starlink in the United States.

Related Questions

Does Starlink meet the FCC broadband speed standard in the United States?

No. Fierce Network reported that Ookla data shows Starlink still misses the FCC's 100/20 Mbps broadband benchmark in many U.S. areas.

Did Starlink speeds improve in 2025?

Yes. Fierce Network said Ookla data showed Starlink broadband speeds increased in 2025 in the United States.