Starry internet alternatives
Staff rating
3.6
Customer rating
4.0
(1)Price: $15.00 - $80.00/moSpeed: 30 Mbps - 1000 Mbps
We're committed to rigorous research, first-hand experience, and transparency in our rating methodology. We don't accept sponsored placements or allow partner compensation to impact our ratings. Learn more about how we rate providers.
Researched by
Brittany McGheeContributing Writer
Reviewed by
Bri FieldAssigning Editor
We’re committed to transparency. We may earn money when you follow our recommendations, but compensation doesn’t affect our ratings. Learn more.
Who are Starry’s competitors?
Starry provides fixed wireless internet service in a handful of cities, mostly to apartment or condo complexes. In dense urban areas like these, you’re likely to be able to choose from multiple reliable connection types with good speeds. Starry is able to offer download speeds from 200 Mbps to 1 Gbps, comparable to cable or fiber. Because it uses high-frequency spectrum, Starry can reach faster speeds than other fixed wireless providers.
Starry’s upload speeds far exceed what is possible with cable, but don’t reach the same upload speeds as fiber. Nevertheless, Starry’s upload speeds are more than enough for gaming and video calls.
Starry is worth considering if you want good speeds without having to worry about contracts or data caps, and it’s often cheaper than comparable cable and fiber plans.
Canceling Starry service?
Starry has no contracts, so you won’t be charged any fees when you cancel. You can cancel online, in the app, or by contacting customer service. If you terminate your service in the middle of your monthly billing cycle, you’ll be refunded for any portion of a month you’ve already paid for but didn’t receive service. Equipment has to be returned within 15 days of service deactivation.
It is possible to temporarily pause service for 30–180 days if you want to avoid being charged while going on vacation without having to cancel.
Alternative providers
Verizon Fios
Staff rating
4.2
Customer rating
4.3
- Plans starting at $49.99 - $110.00
- Download speeds up to 940 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 880 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Spectrum
Staff rating
3.5
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $29.99 - $169.97
- Download speeds up to 1 Gbps
- Upload speeds up to 1 Gbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Xfinity
Staff rating
4.2
Customer rating
4.2
- Plans starting at $19.99 - $600.00
- Download speeds up to 6000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 6000 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, visit the provider's website.
AT&T
Staff rating
4.5
Customer rating
4.1
- Plans starting at $55.00 - $180.00
- Download speeds up to 5000Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 5000Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
CenturyLink
Staff rating
4.0
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $30.00 - $110.00
- Download speeds up to 940Mb
- Upload speeds up to 940Mb
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Cox Communications
Staff rating
3.6
Customer rating
4.1
- Plans starting at $20.00 - $218.99
- Download speeds up to 2 Gbps
- Upload speeds up to 2 Gbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Starlink
Staff rating
2.6
Customer rating
4.7
- Plans starting at $120.00 - $250.00
- Download speeds up to 100 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 10 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Viasat
Staff rating
2.2
Customer rating
3.7
- Plans starting at $30.00 - $349.99
- Download speeds up to 100 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 3 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
T-Mobile
Staff rating
3.7
Customer rating
4.2
- Plans starting at $50.00
- Download speeds up to 182 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 23 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
HughesNet
Staff rating
3.8
Customer rating
3.1
- Plans starting at $49.99 - $174.99
- Download speeds up to 25 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 3 Mbps
The HughesNet Gen5 service plans are designed to deliver download speeds of 25 Mbps and upload speeds of 3 Mbps, but individual customers may experience different speeds at different times of the day. Speeds and uninterrupted use are not guaranteed and may vary based on a variety of factors including: the configuration of your computer, the number of concurrent users, network or Internet congestion, the capabilities and content of the websites you are accessing, network management practices as deemed necessary, and other factors. When you connect to the HughesNet service using Wi-Fi, your experience will vary based on your proximity to the Wi-Fi source and the strength of the signal.
Omni Fiber
Staff rating
4.2
- Plans starting at $55.00 - $95.00
- Download speeds up to 2000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 2000 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Frontier Communications
Staff rating
4.2
Customer rating
3.9
- Plans starting at $49.99 - $164.99
- Download speeds up to 5000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 5000 Mbps
Disclaimer: Subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. Other restrictions, Frontier policies and service terms apply. For a list of terms, view disclaimers
TDS Telecom
Staff rating
3.5
Customer rating
3.2
- Plans starting at $38.95 - $85.95
- Download speeds up to 1000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 1000 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Ziply Fiber
Staff rating
4.2
Customer rating
3.0
- Plans starting at $20.00 - $300.00
- Download speeds up to 5 Gb
- Upload speeds up to 5 Gb
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Providers near you
Check out all your options!
© 2023 Switchful. All rights reserved.