Provider decision tool
Starlink vs fiber and 5G—compared for your actual use.
Choose the plans, enter the quote you received and compare long-term cost with speed, latency, availability and location flexibility.
Versioned source data Editable local quote Use-case scoring
01 · Configure
Choose the decision you are making
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Primary use
Result
Verizon Fios 300 Mbps
Verizon leads on price and performance, but remains a conditional choice until service is confirmed at the exact address.
$1,249 cost differenceNo cost crossover in this windowGeneral household weighting
LEO satellite
Starlink Residential 200 Mbps
Unlimited data and a 200 Mbps download limit in select areas.Total 3Y$3,409
Monthly$85
Down71.8 Mbps
Up8 Mbps
Ping21 ms
- Equipment
- $349
- Data
- Unlimited
- Service model
- Fixed address, satellite reach
fiber
Verizon Fios 300 Mbps
Router included; price and availability depend on service address.Total 3Y$2,160
Monthly$60
Down300 Mbps
Up300 Mbps
Ping8 ms
- Equipment & activation
- $0
- Data
- Unlimited
- Address availability
- Not yet confirmed
- Expected connection wait
- None entered
02 · Trade-offs
See exactly where each option wins
The fit score combines these dimensions using the selected use case. It is a decision aid, not a substitute for address confirmation.
FactorStarlinkVerizon
3-year ownership cost$3,409$2,160
Download reference71.8 Mbps300 Mbps
Upload reference8 Mbps300 Mbps
Latency reference21 ms8 ms
Data allowanceUnlimitedUnlimited
Location flexibilityFixed kit, broad reachFixed address
Address availabilityAddress check requiredNot yet confirmed
Connection lead timeKit delivery and setupNo wait entered
Decision method
A comparison that separates measured, advertised and quoted values.
Starlink performance uses the TNET country cohort, then applies any plan speed limit. Fixed-provider speeds remain labeled as advertised or provider-typical. Your edited figures override both, which makes the final comparison useful for a real address.
Ownership cost includes the monthly fee across the selected window plus equipment and activation. Promotions, tax and optional work are excluded until you enter them. Availability remains a separate factor because the fastest plan is irrelevant when it cannot be ordered.
Catalog provenance
Starlink Service PlansResidential 200 Mbps · checked 2026-08-11Verizon Fios plansFios 300 Mbps · checked 2026-08-11TNET Starlink country cohort350,563 accepted measurements provide the Starlink performance reference.
Recommended next steps
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Frequently asked questions
ISP comparison questions
No. It compares a versioned reference catalog with your editable quote. Always confirm eligibility, tax, equipment and promotions with each provider for the exact service address.