StarNet

What StarNet does

StarNet Soluții SRL is a privately-held Moldovan telecommunications and ICT company founded in 2003, operating with 100% local capital and headquartered in Chișinău. The company delivers fiber optic internet (FTTB/FTTH), interactive IPTV (StarNet TV with over 200 channels), fixed-line telephony (StarVoice), and cloud-based video surveillance (StarNet Vision) to approximately 180,000 residential and business customers across 33 cities in Moldova. Its proprietary MyStarNet mobile application serves over 70,000 users with bill payment, contract management, and Wi-Fi administration capabilities.

The company operates a vertically integrated stack combining physical fiber infrastructure, proprietary IPTV platforms (native on iOS, Android, LG WebOS, Samsung Tizen, and Android TV), and business-grade services including dedicated internet, cloud hosting/IaaS, colocation, CDN, virtual PBX, Bitdefender-powered cybersecurity, and Microsoft 365 resale. Technical capabilities extend to Wi-Fi 7 with 10 Gbps service tiers and mesh networking. StarNet also operates an IoT/digitalization solutions portfolio for enterprise customers.

StarNet's revenue model is predominantly subscription-based, with monthly recurring fees across residential internet (150-285 MDL promotional), IPTV (70-130 MDL), telephony (0-20 MDL), and surveillance (99-129 MDL) tiers. GTM combines direct retail (7 sales centers in Chișinău, regional offices in 33 cities), online self-service via my.starnet.md, a mobile-first app strategy, and dedicated B2B sales teams. Hardware bundling (Smart TVs, smartphones at subsidized prices) drives customer acquisition, while a loyalty program and flexible 3/6/12-month subscription plans support retention and market expansion.

Name

StarNet

Legal name

StarNet Soluții SRL

Website

https://starnet.md

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

StarNet is a Moldovan telecommunications and ICT company providing fiber optic internet, IPTV, fixed telephony, video surveillance, and business cloud/cybersecurity services to approximately 180,000 residential and enterprise customers across 33 cities in Moldova.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications and Internet Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Broadband CPE (DSL/Cable/Fiber Gateways) (HDAFAIAA), Network Management (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi) Services (BPAEABAD), Cloud Networking Core Services (VPC/VNet, Load Balancing, DNS, NAT) (HDABAAAJ), Enterprise/Creator Video Hosting & OTT SaaS Platforms (MPACAAAL)

Keywords

• Fiber optic internet
• Interactive IPTV services
• Fixed telephony services
• Cloud video surveillance
• Business connectivity solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chisinau

HQ country

Moldova

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Internet Services: Monthly subscription fees for fiber optic internet plans ranging from 150-285 MDL for residential customers, with speeds from 300 Mbps to 1000 Mbps. Additional revenue from Wi-Fi Mesh equipment sales and rental.
2. IPTV/TV Services: Monthly subscription for StarNet TV service with multiple tiers: Personal (70 MDL), Duo, and Family (130 MDL). Additional revenue from device activations and content packages.
3. Fixed Telephony: Monthly subscription for StarVoice telephony service with tiers: Star Voice 0 (free internal calls), Star Voice 10 (10 MDL), Star Voice 20 (20 MDL). Revenue from call packages and Soft Phone app usage.
4. Video Surveillance (StarNet Vision): Monthly subscription: StarNet Vision at 99 MDL and StarNet Vision+ (includes IP camera) at 129 MDL per month.
5. Business Services: Dedicated internet, cloud services (hosting, IAAS, colocation, dedicated servers, CDN), video surveillance, VoIP solutions (Star VPBX, Largo plans), and Microsoft 365 for business customers.
6. Device and Gadget Sales: Promotional sales of Smart TVs, smartphones (Samsung, Apple) bundled with internet contracts at subsidized prices (1 MDL with contract). Wi-Fi Mesh device sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

StarNet is a Moldovan telecommunications and ISP that delivers fiber optic internet (FTTB/FTTH up to 1 Gbps), interactive IPTV (StarNet TV with 200+ channels), VoIP fixed telephony (StarVoice), and cloud-based video surveillance (StarNet Vision) to residential customers across 33 cities. For business customers, the company provides dedicated internet, cloud infrastructure (IaaS, hosting, colocation, CDN, dedicated servers), business VoIP (Star VPBX, Largo), Bitdefender cybersecurity, Microsoft 365 resale, and digitalization solutions.

Product overview

StarNet is a Moldovan telecommunications and ISP company offering a multi-product portfolio for both residential and business customers. The core residential offering consists of fiber optic internet (300 Mbps to 10 Gbps with Wi-Fi 7), interactive IPTV (StarNet TV with 200+ channels), fixed-line telephony (StarVoice), and cloud video surveillance (StarNet Vision). The MyStarNet self-service app serves as a unified digital interface across all services, enabling bill payment, contract management, and Wi-Fi administration. For business customers, StarNet provides dedicated fiber internet, cloud infrastructure (hosting, IaaS, colocation, dedicated servers, CDN), video surveillance, and cybersecurity through a Bitdefender partnership. The business VoIP portfolio includes Star VPBX and Largo plans, complemented by business TV and Microsoft 365 Business resale. Newer additions include the Nativ Marketplace (launched April 2026) and flexible subscription plans for residential internet. The company operates a proprietary distribution network with 7 sales centers in Chișinău and serves 33 cities via fiber optic, positioning itself as a 'one-stop-shop' for digital services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StarNet Vision: Video surveillance service providing 24/7 smart security with cloud storage and mobile app access.
• StarNet TV
• StarVoice
• MyStarNet
• StarNet Business

Products and services

• Internet Wi-Fi (Fiber Optic)

Quantifiable outcome

• 180,000 customers served across Moldova
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TV-BOX SRLcoreTechnology or IntegrationTV-BOX SRL (IDNO 1011600023626) is the content provider for StarNet TV service, providing access to over 200 TV channels. The partnership enables StarNet to deliver interactive IPTV services across Moldova. StarNet Soluții SRL operates as the service provider while TV-BOX SRL provides the content platform and channel lineup.
• BitdefendercoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic cybersecurity partnership where Bitdefender provides security technology integrated into StarNet's business offerings. StarNet serves as the local implementation and distribution partner for Bitdefender's enterprise security solutions in Moldova, offering Bitdefender-powered cybersecurity as part of their business digitalization portfolio.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationStarNet offers Microsoft 365 Business as part of their business solutions portfolio, providing Moldovan businesses with access to Microsoft's productivity suite through StarNet's local sales and support channels.
• Law, Privacy & Data Protection Services SRL (DPO)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesignated Data Protection Officer (DPO) for StarNet, providing independent oversight of personal data processing compliance. Contact: +373 69242266, [email protected].

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Cloudflare: Global CDN, security, and networking infrastructure provider. Comparable as a potential competitor/alternative for StarNet's enterprise CDN and cloud networking offerings, and as a benchmark for cloud-native ISP transformation.
• Bitdefender: Global cybersecurity vendor with which StarNet holds a core strategic partnership for distributing enterprise security in Moldova. Comparable as an enabling technology partner rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• IDC (Internet Data Center): Moldovan ISP and data center operator providing fiber internet and cloud/colocation services. Comparable to StarNet's enterprise offerings, particularly in IaaS and dedicated connectivity.
• Moldcell: Leading Moldovan mobile operator extending into fixed broadband and converged offerings. Direct competitor for StarNet in enterprise connectivity and increasingly in residential quad-play bundles.
• Eurodata Cable: Moldovan cable and broadband operator offering internet, digital TV, and telephony. Directly competes with StarNet in Chisinau and other urban centers with overlapping fixed-line and pay-TV services.
• Moldtelecom: State-linked incumbent fixed-line and mobile operator in Moldova. Directly comparable to StarNet as a national fiber/broadband, IPTV, and telephony provider serving both residential and enterprise customers with overlapping product sets.
• Orange Moldova: Major Moldovan mobile operator (Orange Group subsidiary) that has expanded into fixed broadband and IPTV. Competes head-to-head with StarNet in residential bundles and B2B connectivity across Moldova.
• Arax Communications: Moldovan ISP and telecom operator providing fixed internet, TV, and telephony to residential and business customers. Closely comparable scale and product mix to StarNet within the Moldovan market.

Regional players

• Ukrtelecom: Ukrainian incumbent fixed-line operator with similar legacy infrastructure profile to StarNet but operating in a neighboring market. Comparable as a regional fixed-line telecom peer for benchmarking capital intensity and ARPU.
• Starnet (Ukraine): Ukrainian fiber ISP with similar brand and operating model (FTTB residential + B2B connectivity) but in a different geography. Useful as a regional comparable for fixed-line fiber ISP economics in Eastern Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SCStarNet/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/starnet.md
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/s.c-starnet-
• Instagraminstagram.com/starnet.md
• Xx.com/mystarnet

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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