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Starlink V3 (SpaceX)
- Peak Data Rate
- 2.5 Gbps
- Orbit Type
- LEO

This ranking is based on the 2026 technical specifications and measured peak throughput of global commercial LEO and MEO satellite constellations. The primary metric is the link transmission rate for a single terminal, reflecting the current state of global connectivity performance and satellite internet infrastructure maturity.
| Rank | Constellation Name | Peak Data Rate | Orbit Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starlink V3 (SpaceX) | 2.5 Gbps | LEO |
| 2 | Project Kuiper (Amazon) | 1.8 Gbps | LEO |
| 3 |
GW Constellation (China Satellite Network) |
| 1.5 Gbps |
| LEO |
| 4 | OneWeb (Eutelsat) | 1.2 Gbps | LEO |
| 5 | Telesat Lightspeed | 1.0 Gbps | LEO |
| 6 | AST SpaceMobile | 800 Mbps | LEO (Direct-to-Cell) |
| 7 | SES O3b mPOWER | 600 Mbps | MEO |
| 8 | Iridium NEXT | 350 Mbps | LEO |
| 9 | Globalstar Gen2 | 200 Mbps | LEO |
| 10 | Viasat-3 (Global) | 150 Mbps | GEO |
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