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Fixed Wireless to the MDU – A Case Study in Detroit

October 2018

In an effort to deliver gigabit service to Detroit MDUs distant from its fiber backbone, Rocket Fiber experiments with millimeter-wave wireless delivery to the building.

Q&A With Frank Latini, Gainesville Regional Utilities: Wholesale Strategy Succeeds for GRU

October 2018

GATOR NET is a winning brand in the Gainesville, Florida, market, where University of Florida students love their symmetrical gigabit service.

AT&T Expands Fiber Broadband Options For MDUs

October 2018

A new technology standard proves capable of accelerating the rollout of gigabit broadband to more MDU residents, extending fiber broadband speeds.

Fiber Broadband Is Pure Gold for MDUs

October 2018

A new technology standard proves capable of accelerating the rollout of gigabit broadband to more MDU residents, extending fiber broadband speeds.

A New Lease on the Good Life

October 2018

Evolving from apartment nicety to marketing necessity, broadband is king in Chattanooga’s fast-growing MDU market.

What Owners Need From Telecom Contracts

October 2018

Telecom services are changing rapidly – and so are the contracts between property owners and telecom providers. Negotiating a contract that protects residents and property values takes time and understanding.

San Francisco’s MDU Ordinance Is a Win-Win-Win

October 2018

Under a new city ordinance, renters in San Francisco can request internet services from providers of their choice. The legislation appears to be a win for ISPs, property owners and consumers.

Broadband Do-It-Yourselfers

October 2018

Developers of master-planned communities without access to first-class internet service have another option: Create their own infrastructure.

Ordering Pizza by Remote

August/September 2018

Visions of the future of multifamily technology keep changing. Are you ready for today’s future?

New Wireless Amenities

August/September 2018

Technology isn’t all that’s changing in multifamily wireless service. Today’s new business models are disruptive as well.

Smart Security In Multifamily Buildings

August/September 2018

Property owners can benefit by including smart home security offerings as standard features in apartments.

The Next Big Thing Is … 6G!

July 2018

Stories in the popular press often fuel clients’ concerns about broadband. Multifamily providers should always address these concerns seriously, even if they appear unfounded.

Communicating With Multifamily Community Members

July 2018

Technology offers options for communicating with residents and prospective residents efficiently and effectively.

The Customer Experience Imperative

July 2018

Providers must amplify subscriber experiences to support connected homes and monetize gigabit broadband.

Should the Bulk TV Cord Really Be Cut?

May/June 2018

As TV viewers’ preferences change and traditional bulk pay models decline, broadband providers must adapt and embrace new opportunities to offer bulk TV in the age of the internet.

Fixed Wireless in Multifamily

May/June 2018

What are the opportunities, roadblocks and future paths?

Putting the Gigs to Work

May/June 2018

Highlights of the 2018 Broadband Communities Summit held in May in Austin, Texas

Editor's Note: An Issue for All Seasons

March/April 2018

The Broadband Communities Summit brings together participants in the multifamily, rural, economic development, technology and policy worlds. This issue of the magazine has something for all of them.

Give It to Me Now!

March/April 2018

Today’s customers – especially millennials – aren’t used to waiting for anything. If they have to wait for internet service, they won’t be happy at all.