diff --git a/contrib/systemd/osmo-cbc.service b/contrib/systemd/osmo-cbc.service
index f8c9f28..037b04f 100644
--- a/contrib/systemd/osmo-cbc.service
+++ b/contrib/systemd/osmo-cbc.service
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 [Unit]
 Description=Osmocom CBC (Cell Broadcasting Centre)
+After=network-online.target
+Wants=network-online.target
 
 [Service]
 Type=simple