Ookla said the median download speeds for Starlink in the Philippines during Q1 2023 was a faster option than all fixed broadband providers combined.
The Speedtest Intelligence report by Ookla for Q1 2023 revealed that the Philippines recorded a median download speed of 110.78 megabits per second (Mbps) with Starlink, beating all local fixed broadband providers combined (89.57 Mbps).
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On the other hand, Starlink delivered a poor performance when it came to latency and upload speed. The satellite internet service registered a 162 ms latency, much higher than local fixed broadband providers combined (22 ms). For the upload speeds, Starlink posted 13.69 Mbps (median average), much lower than all PH broadband ISPs combined (88.14 Mbps).
Despite higher latency, Starlink's excellent download speeds and expanding coverage make it appealing to users throughout the country.
For avid gamers, however, latency is vital. Game responsiveness and precision depend on low ping. A player's computer sends data to the game server and receives a response in milliseconds. Low ping speeds up data transfer, reducing the time between a player's actions and the server's response. This improves gameplay, reaction times, and online gaming competitiveness. However, high ping can cause lag, stuttering, and input delay, which can ruin gameplay. Thus, low ping is essential for smooth gaming.
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For those uninitiated, Starlink is a satellite-based internet service provided by SpaceX, the private space exploration firm established by Elon Musk. It was launched in the Philippines in February 2023.
Starlink offers unlimited internet options with no-contract service. It features "high-speed, low-latency broadband internet," with download speeds of up to 200 Mbps.
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