If you are thinking of switching to Starlink and have been curious about the estimated internet speeds in your area, you can now check on the Starlink map which shows estimated download and upload speeds and latency by province and territory in Canada and by state in the US.
To access the map, visit Starlink.com/map, and click on ‘Availability in the top left corner to open the drop down menu where you can select Download Speed, Upload Speed, or Latency. SpaceX has just added the feature this week, and some of the estimated speeds are lightning-quick across the Starlink network. (via PCMag)
Across Canada, the estimations as of this morning are as follows:
| Province/Territory | Download | Upload |
| British Columbia | 61-161 Mbps | 12-22 Mbps |
| Alberta | 41-124 Mbps | 9-18 Mbps |
| Saskatchewan | 48-120 Mbps | 10-18 Mbps |
| Manitoba | 53-135 Mbps | 10-19 Mbps |
| Ontario | 29-116 Mbps | 8-17 Mbps |
| Quebec | 55-183 Mbps | 11-23 Mbps |
| New Brunswick | 74-169 Mbps | 12-21 Mbps |
| Prince Edward Island | 93-187 Mbps | 14-23 Mbps |
| Nova Scotia | 89-183 Mbps | 13-23 Mbps |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 144-232 Mbps | 17-30 Mbps |
| Yukon | 90-179 Mbps | 13-25 Mbps |
| Northwest Territories | 103-205 Mbps | 16-32 Mbps |
| Nunavut | 76-195 Mbps | 14-30 Mbps |
In terms of speed, Newfoundland and Northwest Territories lead the country. In contrast, Ontario is the worst-performing province in terms of both upload and download.
Speeds in Canada seem to generally beat out our southern neighbours, with the south of the US facing the worst speeds in North America, with median download speeds of between 25-50 Mbps.
In terms of how SpaceX has calculated the speeds, the Starlink site notes:
Metrics range from 20th to 80th percentile for the ‘Standard’ service plan only, during local peak hours, and are refreshed monthly. Map coloring is based on the median for each metric. These metrics are not guaranteed and will vary based on geography, time of day, Wi-Fi performance, and other factors.
This is not an exact science but it can provide you with some clarity on how Starlink will perform in your general area before you make the switch from your current provider.
For rural Canadians, SpaceX is still offering a deal where you can purchase the Starlink hardware for just $199, compared to the regular price of $759. That deal will end on September 30.
