About Starshaft
We believe connectivity is a right, not a privilege
Starshaft LLC was founded to solve a simple problem: millions of people work, live, and play in places the internet forgot. We're changing that.
From one satellite dish to a full connectivity platform
Starshaft started in June 2023 when our founder saw firsthand how disconnected remote California could be. Campground operators losing guests because they couldn't offer Wi-Fi. Festival organizers unable to process payments or coordinate logistics. Mining operations running blind without real-time sensor data.
The technology existed — Starlink was launching thousands of satellites, mesh networking hardware was becoming affordable, and edge computing was mature enough for field deployment. What was missing was someone to put it all together into a reliable, managed solution designed for the harshest environments.
That's what Starshaft does. We architect, deploy, and manage complete connectivity systems for locations that traditional ISPs won't touch. Satellite uplinks, mesh distribution, cellular boosting, edge computing — whatever the site needs, we build it, and we keep it running.
Company Timeline
2023
Starshaft Founded
Started with a single Starlink deployment at a remote campground in the San Bernardino Mountains.
2024
Expanded to Mesh & Boosting
Added ruggedized Wi-Fi mesh networks and cell tower boosting to serve larger venues and industrial sites.
2025
Edge Computing Integration
Launched edge computing services for IoT and industrial applications, bringing processing power to the field.
2026
150+ Sites & Growing
Serving campgrounds, festivals, mines, and remote communities across California with 99.9% uptime.
Our Values
How we approach every project
Reliability First
We engineer for 99.9% uptime in the harshest conditions. When you're off-grid, your connectivity can't afford to fail.
Custom Solutions
No two locations are the same. Every deployment is engineered from scratch based on your site's terrain, traffic, and requirements.
Rapid Deployment
Festival in two weeks? New campground opening? We move fast. Most deployments are operational within days of site survey.
Full-Stack Ownership
From site survey to ongoing monitoring, we own the entire connectivity stack. One vendor, one point of contact, one SLA.
Leadership
Meet the founder
Patrick Badobrey
Chief Executive Officer
Patrick founded Starshaft in 2023 with a mission to bring enterprise-grade connectivity to the places that need it most. With expertise in satellite communications, network engineering, and edge computing, he leads every deployment from site assessment to ongoing operations.