Starlink’s Performance Rivals That Of Cellular And Fibre Networks: A Game Changer For Connectivity.

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Recent research highlights the impressive performance of SpaceX’s Starlink. As an authorised reseller of Starlink Business, we are proud to offer a service that is increasingly competitive with traditional fixed and mobile internet platforms.

Key findings from recent research

A study conducted by the University of Munich and the University of Edinburgh has shown that Starlink's performance is rapidly closing the gap with existing terrestrial networks. The research sheds light on Starlink's real-world performance, particularly its low latency and ability to support demanding real-time applications.

Impressive performance metrics

The study analysed a dataset of 19.2 million speed tests from the Measurement Lab (M-Lab), covering 34 countries. It also included specific tests on popular applications such as Zoom and Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service. The results were striking:

- Global latency: Starlink's median latency is around 40-50ms, which is competitive with current 5G deployments. This is critical for applications that require real-time responsiveness.

- Regional variability: Performance varies by region, largely due to differences in ground station density. For example, in Colombia, Starlink outperforms established terrestrial networks, while in Manila, performance is currently less favourable.

- Infrastructure improvements: Recent deployments, such as a Point of Presence (PoP) in the Philippines, have significantly reduced latency, demonstrating Starlink's commitment to continuous improvement.

Consistency and future projections

Despite some regional variations, the research points to an increasingly consistent trend of sub-50ms latency over the last 17 months. As Starlink continues to expand its satellite and ground infrastructure, the performance gap with terrestrial networks is expected to narrow further.

In the United States, Starlink is already providing a service that is comparable in terms of performance to traditional providers. Globally, while it still lags slightly in some areas, the difference is often marginal and within acceptable service levels.

Addressing challenges and improving capabilities

The study also highlighted some challenges, such as 'buffer bloat', where latency can increase, particularly in regions with limited infrastructure. However, ongoing enhancements and the deployment of more ground stations are expected to mitigate these issues. Starlink's innovative inter-satellite links are also playing a crucial role in delivering better Internet services to remote users, often outperforming terrestrial networks in these areas.

Bottom line

As an authorised reseller of Starlink, Brdy is excited by the service's transformational potential. The research underlines Starlink's ability to offer a competitive alternative to traditional broadband, especially as the infrastructure continues to evolve and expand.

Whether you are in a city centre or a remote location, Starlink promises to deliver reliable, high-speed Internet, making it a game-changer for both personal and professional use.

For enquiries or to get started with Starlink, contact us today!

Information in this post is sourced from the Communications Day newsletter.