Verizon aims to expand FWA pitch via Starry purchase

On October 8, 2025, Verizon announced its pending acquisition of Starry, a fixed wireless access (FWA) provider that specialises in leveraging mmWave spectrum to serve multi-dwelling units (MDUs) in urban markets. The deal could prove a savvy bit of business, buttressing Verizon’s FWA push with its efforts in the MDU space while also allowing the operator to see some return on its hefty investment in mmWave spectrum. The problem is that the announcement’s timing – coming just two days after Verizon surpr ...