Meet The STELLAR Family

We're your local, Michigan-based partner in connectivity, going One Step Further for you.

Building Michigan's Connected Future

From our first fiber connection to today's comprehensive property solutions, follow our journey of bringing better technology and hometown service to Michigan communities.

2001

Founded

STELLAR Broadband was founded in 2001 as Spartan Net Co., with a vision of providing the best Internet experience that a fiber optic network could deliver.

2002

Established as ISP

Merit signed Spartan Net as a service provider and we began our partnership with DTN Management Company, servicing over 1,000 units in student housing across East Lansing.

2003

First Office Space

Established our first office space, located in the basement of DTN Management Co.

2004

Acquired First Metro Fiber Optic Ring

Acquired our first metro ring fibers, increasing our fiber build by 50 miles and extending into the greater Lansing area.

20052006

First Technician & Napster Partnership

Hired our very first technician, Ryan, who now serves as our Director of Network Operations. Additionally, we partnered with Napster to allow university residents who had accounts to use the service.