You Can Combine Multiple Internet Connections Together - Like Starlink, Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, and DSL - with Speedify, to Get Reliable Starlink Internet
Starlink is a great Internet option for those who live in remote areas and where the other ISPs don’t offer high speed connectivity. According to various Reddit threads, as of the end of 2022, Starlink download and upload speeds can go as high as a few hundred Mbps. Ookla reported data for Q2 2022 and it seems that the fastest average SpaceX speeds were recorded in Brazil - 123 Mbps for download and in Portugal - 28 Mbps for upload.
But speed is not everything. A good Internet connection has to also be reliable and not to disconnect randomly or whenever there are clouds in the sky - specific for satellite Internet connections such as Starlink, HughesNet, etc.
Bottom line: your Starlink speed is slow and unreliable. You can boost your slow Starlink: combine it with another Internet source like another Starlink or DSL, 4G, 5G. Whether at home, work, or on-the-go, Speedify works with all live streaming software and social platforms to get you faster, more reliable and secure Internet.
In this article we'll show you how you can get reliable Starlink Internet for a better overall online experience.
Quick answer
Should you get a backup connection for Starlink?
Yes. Starlink goes down every day — an always-on dish averages about 34 minutes of downtime daily from routine satellite handoffs. A second connection keeps you online when Starlink drops.
What’s the best backup connection for Starlink?
A 4G/5G cellular hotspot or SIM is the most practical backup for most Starlink users — it works anywhere Starlink works, requires no installation, and uses a different network so outages rarely overlap. Cable or DSL broadband is a strong option if you have it at a fixed location. A second Starlink dish is also possible if you need maximum throughput.
How do you use two internet connections at once with Starlink?
Speedify combines Starlink with any other connection — cellular, cable, Wi-Fi, or a second dish — into one bonded connection. Speedify runs on your phone, laptop, or router. When Starlink drops, Speedify moves your traffic to the backup instantly, so calls don’t cut out and downloads don’t stall. Speedify is free to try.
71% of Speedify’s Starlink users already run a second connection. The data below shows why.
Try Speedify free →Speedify Starlink Index — real-world performance from 6,209 Starlink users: 2.4% downtime, about 34 minutes a day for always-on connections
Starlink goes down every day.
Here’s what that actually looks like.
Speedify passively monitors every connection it bonds. These figures come from 6,209 Starlink users over 14 days — compared in real time against the other connections on the same devices. No speed tests, no lab conditions.
Daily downtime
~34 min
2.4% of connected time unreachable
Median latency
60 ms
p90 spikes to 257 ms
Avg packet loss
0.17%
vs 0.08% on T-Mobile
71% ran at least one other connection simultaneously — 4,381 of 6,209 users. Cellular is the most common backup.
Use Speedify to stay online during satellite handoffs every 15 seconds
Research confirms Starlink switches between satellites every 15 seconds on a fixed schedule. Each satellite handoff is a potential dropout, and on a congested network or with any obstruction, those Starlink dropouts become real interruptions.
Speedify fixes Starlink connection drops by combining your Starlink internet connection with another satellite dish, Wi-Fi, 4G/5G cellular, or wired Ethernet at the same time. When Starlink drops, Speedify keeps your traffic moving on the backup internet connection instantly.
Speedify alerts you about your Starlink dish status
Speedify software alerts you about your Starlink dish status as soon as your dish experiences an issue - e.g. when your actuator motor is stuck, the mast is not vertical or there's a thermal throttle.
Speedify's Starlink Control Center helps you monitor all your Starlink dishes, read obstruction maps, and align multiple dishes all in the Speedify app. Get a real-time view of each dish's health and optimize the position of each Starlink dish, so you get the best possible performance out of your Starlink connections.
Speedify
Speedify gives you faster, steadier internet by combining Wi-Fi, cellular, and Starlink
Speedify bonds Wi-Fi, 4G/5G cellular, Ethernet, and Starlink into one connection at the same time, giving you more speed, automatic failover when one drops, and AES-256 encryption on every link.
Download Speedify ›More speed
Upload and download speeds combine across every active connection on your device.
Automatic failover
If a connection drops, Speedify moves your traffic to another in milliseconds. Calls stay connected.
Always encrypted
Every link runs through an encrypted tunnel, including public Wi-Fi, cellular, and Starlink.
Speedify Feature · Pair & Share
Speedify Pair & Share: share cellular between your devices, both ways
Most hotspots give. Speedify's Pair & Share gives and takes. Two devices running Speedify pair up and each uses the other's cellular connection simultaneously, so you both get faster uploads, faster downloads, and a steadier connection. No extra hardware, no new data plans, no setup beyond a tap.
Learn how Speedify's Pair & Share works ›More speed
Every device you pair with adds its cellular to yours, and yours to theirs.
Stays connected
If a paired device drops out, Speedify keeps you online on the remaining links.
Always private
Every shared connection runs through AES-256 encryption. Your traffic is yours.
No new gear
Runs on devices already running Speedify, over your local network. Pair once, reconnects automatically.
How to Use Starlink and a Secondary Connection for Reliable Internet
When you make the transition to Starlink Internet, you definitely have at least one cellular connection available - the one from your phone. Plus the old Internet option you have, whether it’s cable, DSL or another type. Here’s an article on how to find secondary Internet connections.
You have 2 options of using Starlink with a secondary Internet connection:
- Use a backup connection only if Starlink drops
- Use both Starlink and the secondary connection(s)
In the first case, the operating system on your computer or mobile device will make the switch to the backup connection once Starlink drops. In this case, it may take minutes until Windows, MacOS, Android or iOS detects that the Starlink connection is not reliable. During this time, your video calls may drop and your live streams may buffer or even disconnect.
The best way to make use of Starlink Internet and a secondary connection is to use them both at the same time (instead of switching) with Speedify. This will completely eliminate the poor video quality, the buffering and the disconnects when Starlink will be flaky.
[GUIDE] Getting Started with Starlink and Speedify
As of January 2023, Starlink comes by default with their Wi-Fi router. But there’s an option of getting a Starlink Ethernet adapter that fits between the company’s dish cable and the Wi-Fi router, providing a wired Internet connection as well.
So, you can connect to Starlink Internet either via Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet. It’s very simple:
- Connect to Starlink via Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet
- Connect to the other Internet connection - secondary Wi-Fi adapter, cellular adapter, tethered phone, wired Ethernet
- Get Speedify and run it on your computer or mobile device. It should automatically detect both the Starlink connection and the secondary one.
- Click the switch and connect - you are bonding your Starlink Internet with another connection for better speed, security and reliability!
Keeping that in mind, here are instructions on how to set up combinations between Starlink and a secondary connection with Speedify:
- Starlink Internet via Wi-Fi used together with cellular data on iPhone, iPad, Android smartphone or tablet
- Starlink Internet via Wi-Fi used together with a cellular adapter on Windows, Mac or Linux
- Starlink Internet via Wi-Fi used together with a tethered iPhone on Windows, Mac or Linux
- Starlink Internet via Wi-Fi used together with a tethered Android smartphone on Windows, Mac or Linux
- Starlink Internet via Wi-Fi used together with wired Ethernet on Windows, Mac or Linux
- Starlink Internet via Wi-Fi used together with another Wi-Fi connection on Windows, Mac or Linux
- Starlink Internet via wired Ethernet used together with another Wi-Fi connection on Windows, Mac or Linux
Get started with Speedify today!
With Speedify you can combine Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and other satellites into one bonded super-connection to improve livestreaming, video calling, gaming, web browsing, and everything else you do online.
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