diff --git a/etc/systemd/system/start-unbound.service b/etc/systemd/system/start-unbound.service
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..6bb448b2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/etc/systemd/system/start-unbound.service
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+[Unit]
+Description=poke unbound as a stupid workaround for it not wanting to start with wireless devices
+
+[Service]
+Type=oneshot
+ExecStart=/usr/bin/systemctl start unbound --quiet
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=multi-user.target