Starlink Explodes Its Flows in France with a 40% Increase in Speed, Here's the Alternative to Fiber
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In 2026, Starlink became a very serious option for internet access in France. A recent study shows an increase of almost 40% in download rates, reaching an average of 125 Mb/s. This improvement, coupled with a latency reduced to 42 ms, positions the service as a credible alternative for the millions of households still deprived of fibre optics.
Starlink has just recorded its best performance in France: +40% throughput in download, +38% upload, and latency down. After two years of stagnation due to the massive influx of subscribers, SpaceX's satellite network regains speed thanks to a muscular constellation and 270 Tbps of capacity added in a year.
After two years of stagnation, Starlink flows jumped by +40 % in France. A spectacular progression that repositions the satellite as a real alternative for areas still without fiber optics or good mobile connection.
After two years of generally stable performance, the Starlink satellite connection is reaching a milestone in France in 2026. According to a recent analysis by Zone ADSL&Fibre, speeds are soaring and latency is melting away, propelling Elon Musk's service to the number one alternative in the face of the gradual closure of the ADSL network.
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