Starnet

What Starnet does

Starnet, s.r.o. is a privately held Czech regional telecommunications operator founded in 2001 and headquartered in Praha 5, with primary operations in České Budějovice. The company provides high-speed internet connectivity over a hybrid infrastructure of wireless (Wi-Fi, up to 300 Mbps) and fiber optic FTTH networks (up to 2 Gbps residential, 10 Gbps business), and reports coverage across all 14 administrative regions of the Czech Republic with more than 5,000 km of owned optical fiber routes. It is positioned as the fourth-largest fixed-line provider in the country. Its core technology stack is largely proprietary: branded Wi-Fi 5/6 and GPON/EPON routers, a set-top box and smart TV platform (Mazaná TV), an MVNO service (StarTEL) hosted on T-Mobile's network, an in-house IoT network, and a Czech EET electronic-sales-recording solution. The company serves residential, business, education, municipal, and wholesale operator customers through direct website sales, regional sales representatives, enterprise field sales, a network of authorized resellers, and physical offices. Revenue is generated primarily through monthly recurring subscriptions across internet, TV, and mobile services, supplemented by business-grade connectivity (dedicated lines, VPN, colocation), network construction projects for municipalities, and one-time hardware sales of proprietary routers. Pricing is mass-market and aggressive by Czech standards, with entry internet at 149 Kč/month, 2 Gbps fiber at 250 Kč/month, and mobile tariffs starting at 99 Kč/month, reflecting a price-leadership strategy in regions where the company owns the underlying last-mile network.

Name

Starnet

Legal name

STARNET, s.r.o.

Website

https://starnet.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Starnet is a privately held Czech internet service provider operating its own hybrid wireless and fiber optic network across all 14 regions of the Czech Republic, delivering broadband, TV, mobile (StarTEL MVNO), and B2B connectivity to residential, business, municipal, and wholesale operator customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fixed-Line Telecommunications

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP) (HDAIAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Network Management (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi) Services (BPAEABAD)

Keywords

• Fixed-line internet
• Fiber optic networks
• Residential broadband
• IPTV services
• Business connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Ceske Budejovice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Services: Monthly recurring subscription fees for internet connectivity on wireless or optical networks. Tiered pricing based on speed (up to 2000 Mbps) and network type.
2. Mobile Virtual Operator (StarTEL): Monthly subscription fees for mobile voice and data services. Includes call packages (VOLÁM ZA NULU, VOLÁM MÁLO, VOLÁM LEVNĚ) and data add-ons.
3. Digital Television (Mazaná TV): Monthly subscription for digital smart TV service with interactive features, online viewing, and replay capabilities.
4. Business Solutions: Enterprise connectivity services including dedicated lines, SLA-guaranteed connections, VPN, Ethernet circuits, voice services, and network construction. Includes housing/server colocation services.
5. Network Infrastructure Services: Specialized fiber network construction for businesses and municipalities, including design, installation, and maintenance of optical infrastructure.
6. Router and Equipment Sales: Sale of proprietary routers (AC1200, AX1500 Wi-Fi 6) and related equipment to customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

STARNET, s.r.o. is a Czech Internet Service Provider founded in 2001 that sells fixed-line broadband Internet (delivered via both wireless and fiber-optic technologies) along with the IPTV service Mazaná TV and the StarTEL mobile offering. It operates its own network of more than 5,000 km of fiber routes across 14 regions in the Czech Republic and additionally serves business customers with dedicated connectivity solutions, positioning it as the 4th largest fixed-line provider in the country.

Product overview

Starnet operates as a regional telecommunications provider in the Czech Republic offering a unified portfolio of connectivity and digital services. The core offering centers on high-speed internet via wireless (up to 300 Mbps) and fiber optic networks (up to 2 Gbps for residential, 10 Gbps for business). Complementary services include Mazaná TV (proprietary smart digital TV with set-top box), StarTEL mobile virtual operator (MVNO using T-Mobile infrastructure), and IoT network services. The company also provides specialized solutions for businesses (dedicated lines, VPN, colocation) and offers proprietary hardware including dual-band and Wi-Fi 6 routers. All services are managed through the Můj Starnet self-service portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StarTEL: Virtual mobile operator brand offering mobile calling, SMS, and mobile internet services
• Mazaná TV
• STARNET FreeWiFi

Products and services

• Fixed-Line Broadband Internet (wireless and fiber)

Quantifiable outcome

• Fiber internet speeds up to 2000 Mbps (2 Gbps)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• T-MobilecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2014StarTEL mobile services operate on T-Mobile's network infrastructure using their mobile network coverage across Czech Republic. StarTEL offers voice and data services leveraging T-Mobile's extensive 4G network.
• Ce-ColocoreTechnology or IntegrationCore network infrastructure located in Ce-Colo data center facilities. Provides backbone infrastructure with DDoS protection, redundant connectivity, and 24/7 monitoring.
• TTC PrahacoreTechnology or IntegrationNetwork infrastructure connected to TTC Praha data centers for redundant connectivity and network stability.
• porovnejsito.czminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline comparison platform referring customers for Starnet services.
• JH Soft s.r.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT solutions company in Vodňany offering Starnet services to local customers.
• Orion ComputerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT and computer services company in Strakonice reselling Starnet internet services.
• MobilmanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMobile and telecom reseller in Znojmo offering StarTEL mobile services.
• ZenESminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale partner for Starnet services.
• JOPCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT services company in Ústí nad Labem reselling Starnet services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vodafone Czech Republic (Vodafone CZ / Vodafon CZ ex-UPC): Quad-play operator combining mobile, fixed broadband and pay-TV across the Czech Republic, directly overlapping Starnet's internet/TV/mobile bundle in urban and regional markets.
• PODA: Czech regional cable and fiber ISP offering residential internet, TV and business connectivity in regions outside Prague — directly comparable size and footprint to Starnet.
• T-Mobile Czech Republic: Major mobile and fixed-line operator competing head-to-head with Starnet for residential and business customers; also Starnet's wholesale MVNO partner for StarTEL, making it both competitor and dependency.
• O2 Czech Republic: Largest integrated fixed-line, mobile, TV and broadband operator in the Czech Republic and the most direct competitor to Starnet's full stack of residential and enterprise connectivity services.
• CETIN: Wholesale fixed-network infrastructure operator and an existing Starnet partner; competes indirectly through wholesale access pricing and directly through retail brands built on its fiber footprint.
• Nordic Telecom Czech Republic: Czech operator combining fixed wireless and fiber broadband plus mobile services (also an MVNO), overlapping Starnet's hybrid wireless/fiber strategy and enterprise connectivity.
• Netbox (COOPER Standard, s.r.o.): Czech fiber ISP providing gigabit residential and SME connectivity in regional cities; competes on similar price/performance tier as Starnet's optical packages.

Broad incumbents

• Liberty Global (Virgin Media / Telenet / Sunrise): European cable and broadband incumbent that has historically operated UPC Czech Republic; sets the strategic and pricing benchmark for cable/fiber competition Starnet faces.

Emerging players

• Airwaynet: Czech wireless ISP focusing on regions where fiber is uneconomic; directly comparable to Starnet's wireless (Wi-Fi) access layer used to serve rural customers.

Regional players

• TETAnet: Regional Czech internet and TV provider in Central Bohemia with comparable triple-play offering and municipal fiber build-out model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/starnet_cz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

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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