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Multifamily business ‘endgame’ strategies for supply chain chess
Keen multifamily developers and their construction crews along with astute internet providers have new ways to win at supply chain chess when faced with material and labor shortages. The multifamily new development and upgrade industries are fraught with tension these...
Internet service providers, multifamily developers partner to tackle supply chain delays
A version of this story was originally published on GlobeSt.com. Amid rising demand and supply chain disruptions, many multifamily developers are struggling to install fiber infrastructure in new developments—but there is a path forward. Fiber internet has become a...
What’s ahead for multifamily community broadband in 2023, Part 1
The race is on for installing high-speed internet connectivity in multifamily developments and single-family neighborhoods. The good news is despite supply chain woes, radical shifts in workplace operations and other challenges, internet providers continue to advance...
What’s ahead for multifamily community broadband in 2023, Part 2
To thrive in these perplexing times and plan for the future, residential developers, owners, HOA/management firms and broadband providers need to plan for intersecting key trends of 2023. The economic landscape carries forward supply chain woes, radical shifts in...
Internet with built-in cybersecurity is becoming a compelling amenity for fostering multifamily occupancy
Owners, builders, and managers of multifamily communities need to demonstrate leadership on cybersecurity. You already know that internet as an amenity is vital to attracting and retaining residents. But can you tout that, in addition to keeping them connected,...
Three top things multifamily owners should know about the FCC’s new broadband rules
The dust may have settled since the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) recent release of new multifamily broadband rules. Still, questions linger about how these new regulations will impact both property owners and internet service providers...
Top multifamily developers and consultants get expert help with fiber internet
Ramp up your residential fiber internet strategy with ease Strong demand for multifamily homes made large builders, portfolio managers, and consultants headily optimistic about the future. However, the market is still soft—primarily due to rising construction...
How multifamily properties can secure favorable bulk fiber contracts to boost NOI (Part 2)
Part 1 of this series explained how offering fiber internet to multifamily property owners or builders could dramatically improve net operating income (NOI). This blog spells out what a bulk fiber contract is, how it benefits you, and how to secure one that maximizes...
Residential fiber is now table stakes for boosting NOI (Part 1)
Imagine this scenario. You can demand higher rents, attract longer-term residents, and sustain high occupancy rates, even in today’s market. Plus, the value of your investment in your multifamily property increases. All without a dime of capital investment in facility...
What residents want today is what owners need tomorrow.
Whether perceived as a want, need, or fundamental human right, fiber internet for multifamily communities can deliver on residents’ overwhelming demand to live digital-forward lives. Developers and property owners also have a "need" with internet services—to see clear...
Being at the top of the class with a Tier 1 internet provider
As urban living grows, and with multifamily construction in 2022 already outpacing the previous year, residents are demanding even more robust internet connectivity for their increasingly "digitized" lives. Providing the top amenity residents want—fast, secure, fiber...
Why fiber internet for multifamily communities is a game-changer. Part 1: Cost-effective upsides for owners.
In a business where occupancy drives success, fiber internet for multifamily properties can truly change the game. Property owners know it's essential to understand what residents care about, and often that means providing amenities that matter. As resident...
Sustainability: making a difference can be found in surprising places—even your broadband provider choice
You’ve picked a great place to live, the location is perfect. The amenities are top notch. The view is beautiful. And the broadband is not only lightning fast, but it helps the environment. Nice work! Did you know when it comes to sustainability, your broadband...
Crummy connectivity can hurt your multifamily property—what owners can do about it
Slow internet in a multi-family community isn't just irritating. Today, it can negatively impact how residents work, shop, inform, and entertain themselves. It's simple. Residents see fast, reliable internet as a "must-have." And they'll gladly pay more for a property...
The multifamily building owner’s guide to cybersecurity protections.
While some employees have returned to the office, it’s clear that the work-from-home trend is here to stay. Many companies have implemented a hybrid schedule where workers spend some days in the office and some remote. While continued remote work is good news for...
Cybersecurity tips: how multifamily owners can protect communities – Part 2
In Part 1, John Schiel, Principal Information Security Engineer for Cyber Defense with Lumen Technologies, gave us an overview of threats, risks, and some misconceptions property owners have about cybersecurity for multifamily properties. In this installment, we look...
Cybersecurity 101: the misconceptions and security risks multifamily owners face – Part 1
"Maybe if we just ignore cyberattacks, the hackers will ignore our multifamily properties." Ridiculous? Sure. But for years, that seemed to be the opinion of many property operators. Today, cybersecurity for multifamily properties has never been more relevant with...
Eight considerations for selecting the right multifamily internet provider (Part 2)
The following is the second installment of our two-part series focusing on the key factors developers and property owners should consider when selecting a multifamily internet provider for their communities. If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, find it here. Today, many...
Eight considerations for selecting the right multifamily internet provider (Part 1)
This is the first of a two-part series about the key factors developers and property owners should consider when selecting an internet provider for their multifamily communities. Five years ago, would a multifamily property owner or developer have dreamed they'd be on...
5G: not going the last mile in multifamily communities
There's an old saying that "the longest mile is the last mile home." If you've been on a long road trip, you know it’s true. Traveling from one major city to another, most of the journey is probably on the interstate, moving at high speeds. Reaching your...
Can fiber networks and 5G come together?
We all seem to have that unquenchable thirst for technology and a desire to advance our communities and our lives. But for multifamily developers and owners today, the need for technology solutions comes with questions. Specifically, what technology infrastructure can...