Overview
Starry provides fast, affordable broadband internet for homes and apartment buildings. It uses a subscription model with monthly fees and aims to save customers around $30 per month compared with other providers. The service emphasizes straightforward installation, reliable speeds, and strong customer support, and it offers a 30-day risk-free guarantee that allows customers to cancel for a full refund if not satisfied. Starry also runs the Starry Connect program to help families in need access ultra-affordable broadband, showing a commitment to digital inclusion, and it pursues growth through partnerships with apartment buildings. The overall goal is to deliver high-speed, dependable internet that is easy to use and affordable, supported by a social impact agenda and scalable subscriptions.
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Simplify's take
What believers are saying
- Starry.com still advertises up to 1 Gig service and same-day installation on November 9, 2026.
- Verizon says Starry expands its MDU footprint and open-for-sale fixed wireless access opportunities.
- Starry's urban density focus fits Verizon's 2026 broadband strategy better than rural subsidy-heavy expansion.
What critics are saying
- Verizon now owns Starry; brand autonomy and startup culture disappear inside corporate broadband integration.
- Starry serves only five cities, limiting growth if Verizon reallocates capital toward fiber and mobile.
- Any MDU churn or integration failure can kill Starry's standalone identity and customer relationships.
What makes Starry unique
- Starry's MDU rooftop fixed wireless model targets apartments across Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC.
- Its simple flat pricing, no data caps, and same-day installs differentiate it from cable bundles.
- Verizon closed Starry on January 30, 2026, adding niche MDU expertise to a giant balance sheet.
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