In today's fast-paced digital environment, there is no question that residents value having a choice in order to secure the most reliable, high-speed and affordable community-wide connectivity.

Although having multiple service provider options is appealing, managed WiFi providers are emerging as an all-encompassing solution. Offering a blend of security, mobility and comprehensive connectivity, these services allow operators to meet the resident demand for seamless community-wide WiFi while simultaneously increasing ROI.

The Importance of Connectivity

To optimize the vast array of smart home and proptech solutions that enhance the resident experience, power operations and produce greater ROI, operators must ensure connectivity. Unlike traditional WiFi providers, managed WiFi services can guarantee consistent, community-wide connectivity. Contrastingly, tech stacks using piecemeal internet services tend to see a high number of disconnected devices due to unreliable digital infrastructures.

This underscores the need for a robust connectivity foundation capable of supporting both residents' needs and the technologies that drive NOI. However, each community has a unique digital landscape, requiring a managed WiFi provider that employs varying approaches to laying the digital groundwork that can shoulder end-to-end connectivity.

Connectivity is Not a One Size Fits All

Where many internet platforms fail to deliver the continuous connectivity that supports every feature of today's communities – regardless of the device or location – managed WiFi provides community-wide WiFi, hardwire, and can service a mix of devices. This versatility ensures that residents and associates can expect seamless WiFi access and smart tech control, whether it is through WiFi calling or direct connections to the internet.

Although a need remains for smart home control software, managed WiFi platforms can integrate with existing gateways or function as the primary gateway. Moreover, these platforms mitigate the common signal constraints that traditional connectivity services experience. By incorporating multiple connectivity mediums, managed WiFi providers take a holistic approach that ensures reliable end-to-end connectivity, unlike piecemeal solutions that leave gaps in coverage and stifle performance.

A Strategic Investment that Pays Off

For owners, bringing on a managed WiFi service is a strategic investment with high returns. Offering a comprehensive and integrable service, managed WiFi enables operators to enhance the resident living experience and improve operational efficiencies by:

• Providing consistent, secure community-wide connectivity
• Reducing the number of down, unconnected smart devices
• Ensuring smart tech control with reliable end-to-end connectivity and integrations
• Providing mobility and reliable support for the modern living experience

By embracing managed WiFi, operators can provide a robust and versatile connectivity foundation that meets the evolving tech-based demands of today's residents and communities, ensuring a digitally sustainable and profitable multifamily environment for everyone involved.