Starlink Urban Upload Speed +42% YoY — Ookla H1 2026 Report, Mini 2 Exec Confirms 'Future Proof' V3 Compatibility
Published · Updated · By Investus editorial desk (SUNRYU Partners)
Ookla's H1 2026 Speedtest Intelligence report shows Starlink urban upload speeds surged 42% YoY (14.63→20.73 Mbps) and urban Speedtest users grew 73% YoY — more than double the 33% rural growth rate. All 50 states improved. New Jersey led with 78% urban share and +196% urban user growth. A SpaceX exec confirmed Starlink Mini 2 is 'Future Proof' with V3 satellites, its first official confirmation of V3 compatibility.
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