Starlink vs Fiber vs 4G in Kampala: Speed Test Results
We ran controlled speed tests in Kampala (CBD, Ntinda, and Entebbe Road) using the same laptop and test methodology. Results vary by time of day and weather; treat these as representative snapshots from early 2026.
Summary table
| Technology | Download | Upload | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink Standard | 120–210 Mbps | 15–25 Mbps | 35–65 ms |
| Fiber (urban) | 80–100 Mbps | 80–100 Mbps | 8–15 ms |
| MTN/Airtel 4G | 25–45 Mbps | 8–15 Mbps | 40–90 ms |
When Starlink wins
Areas without fiber, temporary sites, redundancy for fiber outages, and rural properties where 4G is congested. Starlink upload is lower than symmetric fiber but sufficient for most business apps.
When fiber wins
CBD offices with SLA-backed fiber and symmetric upload for heavy video production or local servers.
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