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Who is Starry?
Starry is a fixed wireless broadband provider that delivers internet access to residential and multi-dwelling buildings using Millimeter Wave (mmWave) wireless technology and a proprietary access network.
- Fixed wireless broadband internet service for residential and multi-tenant buildings (connectivity).
- Proprietary wireless access network using mmWave spectrum and phased-array antennas (network infrastructure).
- Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) including rooftop or window-mounted receivers and in-unit Wi-Fi routers (CPE / Wi-Fi networking).
- Service plans with flat-rate pricing and no data caps, targeting urban and multi-family deployments (internet service).
- Online account management, support, and deployment coordination with property owners and managers (service operations).
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More About Starry
Starry operates as an internet service provider (ISP) focused on fixed wireless broadband, using a vertically integrated wireless access architecture rather than traditional last-mile cable or fiber. For enterprise and institutional stakeholders, its primary relevance lies in connectivity for multi-dwelling units (MDUs), residential portfolios, and certain shared-use facilities where property managers or owners coordinate broadband options for occupants. The company delivers last-mile access via mmWave wireless links from neighborhood hubs to receivers installed on or near customer buildings.
The Starry network architecture uses licensed or lightly licensed mmWave spectrum and proprietary phased-array antenna systems (wireless networking) to connect base stations to CPE. From the building receiver, traffic typically backhauls over wired connections to in-building distribution and Wi-Fi routers, creating a standard IP-based Local Area Network (LAN) for end users. This design enables integration with existing Ethernet and Wi-Fi infrastructure, allows standard routing and security controls, and interoperates with typical enterprise networking equipment upstream.
For property owners and operators, Starry positions its services as an alternative or complement to cable and telco broadband in MDUs. Rather than extending individual fiber drops to each unit, the fixed wireless link terminates at a building-level receiver, with internal distribution handled over structured cabling or Wi-Fi. This deployment model can be relevant in portfolio-level connectivity strategies for residential REITs, campus-style housing, or mixed-use properties, where consistent service offerings across buildings are a priority.
Starry’s offerings align most directly with enterprise IT categories such as broadband access (connectivity), fixed wireless access (wireless networking), and customer premises networking (CPE / Wi-Fi). The company provides service plans with flat-rate pricing and no data caps, typically delivered over symmetric or near-symmetric bandwidth tiers, which can simplify forecasting and usage planning for property managers. Network management and customer support are centralized, with online tools for account management, installation scheduling, and troubleshooting, which can integrate into broader property operations workflows.
From a technical standpoint, Starry’s use of mmWave spectrum requires line-of-sight or near-line-of-sight between base stations and building receivers, which influences site planning, rooftop rights, and alignment with existing infrastructure. For enterprises and institutional stakeholders evaluating connectivity options across asset portfolios, Starry represents a fixed wireless broadband alternative built on proprietary radio technology but standard IP networking interfaces, suitable for scenarios where wired last-mile expansion is constrained or where multiple broadband options are desired for tenant choice or redundancy.
Our description of Starry. Updated December 2025.
