Starlink’s Wi-Fi Is Faster in the Air Than on the Ground

Airplane Wi-Fi Is Now … Good?

For years, in-flight internet has been fine for email, not great for Zoom meetings. That’s all changing fast.

Starlink’s Wi-Fi Is Faster in the Air Than on the Ground

Planes equipped with Starlink now get enough internet speed for online gaming, videoconferencing and 4K video streaming.

Airline WiFi speed test ranks the fastest inflight internet access

Since 2006, airlines have provided some form of in-flight WiFi. And as frequent fliers know, WiFi in the air hasn't always been smooth – but some airlines are better than others, a new study has found. According to analysis by Ookla, Hawaiian Airlines and Qatar Airways stand out as the best-performing airlines when it comes to in-flight WiFi. For the airlines leading this race, Starlink's low-earth orbit satellite constellation drives high perfo…

Air Canada Wi-Fi: What to Know Before You Fly - NerdWallet

Flying with Air Canada and want to stay connected? Wi-Fi availability varies by flight, but most offer options. Double check before you fly to plan accordingly.

Starlink Is the 'Clear Standout' for In-Flight Wi-Fi: Ookla

Most in-flight Wi-Fi falls well short of the experience of terrestrial service, Ookla said Monday in an airline Wi-Fi performance report. Based on Ookla Speedtest data, Hawaiian Airlines and Qatar Airways stood out as the best performing airlines in Q1...

Ookla: Starlink Outpaces Rivals in In-Flight Wi-Fi Performance

June 30, 2025 — Ookla released a report Monday comparing in-flight Wi-Fi services on different airlines, revealing that those who use Starlink as their provider – Hawaiian Airlines and Qatar Airways – have the highest performance.Ookla’s research, based on the first quarter of 2025, establishes that “in-flight Wi-Fi for the majority of users compares very poorly with their experience on terrestrial networks.” That being said, there are differenc…