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Starry Extends Wireless Internet To LA

Starry, a Boston-based Internet Services Provider which uses it own, proprietary millimeter-wave, 5G band service to provide in-building gigabit broadband to customers, has launched into Los Angeles, as part of an expansion by the company to LA and Washington, DC. Starry said the beta launch is its first beyond Boston. Starry's service revolves around the "Starry Station", a Wi-Fi hub which connects to rooftop, millimeter-wave fixed wireless relay points. Starry said its service will cost $50 per month for 200 Mbps download and upload speeds. Starry's Internet services are targeted at apartments buildings, where landlords have already agreed to install millimeter wave antennas on the roof to connect residents to Starry's services. Starry is venture backed by KKR, Firstmark Capital, Tiger Global, IAC, HLVP and Quantum Strategic Partners.