The Connect 25
The Connect 25 showcases companies championing managed Wi-Fi in 2025.
Managed Wi-Fi provides essential lifelines to property owners and managers, offering ways to reduce expenses, enhance efficiencies, generate revenue, increase resident satisfaction, and maintain competitiveness.
Here are companies, some of which you may never have heard of, advancing managed Wi-Fi or managed Wi-Fi services in 2025, selected by our editorial team, presented in the Connect 25.
Aerwave
Aerwave, featured most prominently on the Connect 25 in the top spot, is quickly solidifying its position as a leader in the multifamily managed Wi-Fi industry, posting 75% year-over-year growth and expansion into 175 new communities across 28 markets in the past year alone. Once a fast-growing ISP, Aerwave is now a trusted strategic technology partner by property owners and operators nationwide, with over 60,000 apartment homes served nationwide. They’ve also led multiple “Wi-Fi rescue” efforts, saving networks that had been underperforming with other providers and turning them into profitable engines of growth for MDUs.
The company has a proprietary management platform that simplifies onboarding for residents, and they claim to have significantly lowered operational costs for owners with seamless tools that resolve issues before they occur. At MDU properties with their networks, Aerwave says support tickets on average decrease by over 30%, and resolution times improve by over 20%. They also provide a dedicated “Customer Success Manager” for every owner and site team and have an impressive collection of 5-star client testimonials and reviews. Recently, Aerwave’s success was additionally showcased with their recognition in the 2025 Broadband Communities Awards, as the industry’s multifamily partner of the year.
DojoNetworks
With a remarkable 100% client retention over 25 years, DojoNetworks has been shaping the future of bulk internet and managed Wi-Fi for the entirety of their existence. Serving many of the NMHC Top 50 Owners, DojoNetworks prides itself on a commitment to transparency and stability, with independently audited finances over the past six years. Their footprint spans across four verticals: conventional and luxury apartments, student housing, senior living, and affordable housing.
The company, which has scaled across the country and is serving properties in 30 states, also boasts high customer satisfaction scores with less than 1% of residents ever needing to open a support ticket annually. The company’s proprietary software platform, Elemento, is considered at the core of their success. The platform offers network performance, automation, and customer management control under a “true single-pane-of-glass,” according to DojoNetworks. The platform, developed for over 12 years, is far ahead of the competition, the company says. Additionally, DojoNetworks’ ManagedWiFi+ solution, paired with WiDAS, makes DojoNetworks a continued key player in addressing the challenge of tackling in-building cellular connectivity. The company is financially disciplined and has grown organically, to the continued delight of their customers.
Blueport
Blueport says their white-label managed Wi-Fi is a modular, à la carte approach to help property owners, developers, and tech partners create seamless, secure communities. Often called upon for their design experience, Blueport says all their deployments follow a disciplined process led by the company’s internal engineering and project management teams. The company says some of their partners rely on them for end-to-end delivery, network design, structured cabling, project management, deployment, monitoring, and resident support. The company also offers specific expertise, like network design consulting, project management, or 24/7 help desk operations. Blueport’s network operations center additionally provides continuous monitoring to sustain performance for hundreds of properties, with networks that support all wired and wireless needs. Blueport also says many industry tech providers lean on their expertise to fill gaps, a fact highlighted by their engagement with the industry, including as a RETTC ICON sponsor.
Spectrum Community Solutions
With discounted bulk rates for traditional MDUs, off-campus student housing, senior living facilities, RV parks, and marinas, Spectrum Community Solutions also offers their own advanced Wi-Fi solutions that can be installed in units utilizing existing infrastructure. As a result, property owners are spared from disruptive construction processes associated with retrofits. Spectrum Community Solutions says they offer “Advanced Wi-Fi,” not just managed Wi-Fi, with QR code activations, plus IoT hubs that support all the bells and whistles modern tenants want.
Optimum Communities
Optimum Communities says their services reside 100% on Optimum’s network, resulting in no third-party trafficking. Their experts craft tailor made solutions, as unique as the properties they serve, according to Optimum. Gated HOA communities, RV parks, mixed-use, and off-campus student housing are some of the communities they serve, in addition to MDUs. According to Optimum, their customized managed Wi-Fi delivers 99.9% network reliability, multi-gig speeds, and dedicated community account managers for properties under their service umbrella.
Nomadix
Nomadix provides managed Wi-Fi solutions for MDUs, along with other types of communities, like shared office spaces, student housing, shopping malls, and senior living communities. They also provide a multi-tenant portal, allowing properties, subscribers, and services to be managed through an easy-to-use interface. Impressively, Nomadix’s on-premises gateways can allow for between 100 and 2 million connected devices at properties of all shapes and sizes.
Comcast Xfinity Communities
Managed Wi-Fi from Xfinity covers all the basics, offering a service that provides reliable, gig-speed connectivity and seamless internet experiences throughout properties. As evidenced by their Connected Building platform, built to be mounted directly over both coax and power outlets, the company maintains a clear focus on innovation. Technology from Xfinity can also allow property owners to leverage existing infrastructure to deliver an improved experience for residents, and the firm continues to be a trusted partner for MDU operators around the United States, with bulk offerings that pledge no need for rewiring or costly infrastructure updates.
SmartRent
SmartRent Community Wi-Fi is a managed Wi-Fi solution that has an open ecosystem, and is built using industry-leading hardware, according to SmartRent. With convenient billing options, SmartRent Community Wi-Fi boasts easy setup through a resident app, automated Wi-Fi access management, 24/7 resident and site team support, and the ability to handle new builds or retrofits. SmartRent’s Wi-Fi solution for MDUs also offers numerous integrations with leading proptech firms like Ring and Jasco, reducing “vendor fatigue,” the company says.
Elauwit
Elauwit’s managed Wi-Fi service for MDUs enhances resident satisfaction and offers new revenue streams for apartments, the company’s website states. Coming through with reliable high-speed connectivity that is powered by experienced managed Wi-Fi providers, Elauwit also offers multi-gig solutions for student housing communities. The company says they can offer owners a consistent additional revenue per-month revenue stream, and advertises “5-star support,” backed by 24/7 support availability from real people, not machines.
Spot On Networks
A list featuring unsung heroes in managed Wi-Fi would not be complete without Spot On Networks. The company has been a pioneer when it comes to delivering property-wide Wi-Fi and providing MDUs with smart management tools that boost efficiency. They also offer streamlined resident onboarding and have forged powerful partnerships, including with Ubiquiti Networks, Ruckus, and Cisco. According to Spot On Networks, their services are used by over half of the NMHC Top 50 Building Owners, Managers and Providers and they’ve satisfied over 1,000 customers in their more than 15-year history.
Verizon Enhanced Communities
Through Verizon Fios, Verizon offers a custom Wi-Fi package with simple installations. They say it’s a turnkey, person-to-person solution that can be installed property wide, for both indoors and outdoors coverage. With that, Verizon offers 24/7 customer support through Verizon Communications. Currently, Verizon Fios is available in New York, Virginia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. They’re also in Washington DC. According to Verizon, their Verizon 5G Home Internet additionally provides typical download speeds of 300 Mbps and max speeds up to 1Gbps, with their 5G Internet Gateway and Wi-Fi 6 routers.
Internet Subway
Offering what they bill as the next generation of multifamily internet service, Internet Subway says their fast-track revenue streams and custom-built digital infrastructure sets them apart. Their integration partners include companies like Yardi and RealPage, and the company says they’ve added value “where it counts,” according to their website. So far, Internet Subway claims to have created an additional $112 million in property value, and $5 million in additional recurring annual NOI, thanks to their ability to provide Wi-Fi “that truly feels like home.”
Wanaport
Wanaport says their managed Wi-Fi for multifamily communities can generate consistent revenue of up to $40 per unit per month. Reliable move-in ready Wi-Fi isn’t only a necessity, it’s an opportunity, argues Wanaport’s website. Wanaport also says their managed Wi-Fi is “IoT ready. Additionally, the company offers financing options they consider flexible to help futureproof properties.
Pavlov Media
Pavlov Media’s future-ready Wi-Fi networks for multifamily properties include a smart design process, with detailed site surveys to ensure networks align to the needs of individual properties. With operations across 44 states, and at least 325 communities served, Pavlov Media is also among industry leaders regarding service to student housing communities, HOAs, and planned communities. Pavlov Media additionally takes pride in delivering measurable ROI for the properties they partner with. Their work has covered 450,000 beds with reliable service, according to the company’s website.
Ubiquity Smart Buildings
Ubiquity Smart Buildings delivers fiber to the unit, at no cost to MDU owners, so that properties can accommodate technologies like managed Wi-Fi, EV charging stations, climate control, security systems, and access management. Their work has played a pivotal role in continuing the trend of MDU modernization in the United States. Most of their completed builds have been west of the Mississippi River, but they have future builds listed on their website in states like Illinois, Georgia, Florida, and Wisconsin.
Smartaira
Smartaira has been growing along with demands for managed Wi-Fi. Their flagship managed service, Smartaira 360, touts the ability to offer seamless, property-wide Wi-Fi connectivity. Additionally, their solutions leverage automation, offering a simplified resident experience and integration abilities with leading property management systems, promising a hassle-free onboarding experience for leasing teams.
Ruckus Networks
Ruckus Networks helps power the managed Wi-Fi industry with their “All In One” solution for MDUs. Ruckus networks can provide significant ROI opportunities for multifamily owners and operators, their website states. Boasting solutions like RUCKUS WAN Gateway, RUCKUS AI, and the RUCKUS IoT Suite, Ruckus allows MDUs to leverage the benefits of smarter connectivity strategies, while reducing the headaches. With account contact continuity, ease of management, and reduced operational costs, the company pledges a serious value add with new revenue streams and increased automation with scalable IT solutions.
Cambium Networks
Cambium Networks is a giant in the MDU managed Wi-Fi space. Their ONE Network offers, what the company calls, a complete solution for MDU managed Wi-Fi networks with reliable infrastructure to support IoT services, improved security, seamless roaming, and total indoor/outdoor coverage. Cambium Networks has a range of options for property owners, with solutions for large, high-end properties and solutions that enable managed service providers to deliver to properties of all classes.
WireStar Networks
WireStar deploys residential solutions to meet the unique needs of multifamily communities. From design to review, to construction and then turnover, WireStar Networks helps navigate owners and developers of major projects create the connected communities of tomorrow. WireStar Networks solutions can help multifamily owners and operators provide properties where residents feel safe, with integration access control, real-time video monitoring, and smart home features. Their impressive portfolio of properties partnered with includes The Mustang, in Irving, Texas, Haven At Elgin, in Houston, and the Life Tower, also in Houston.
AT&T Connected Communities
AT&T can offer pre-installed Wi-Fi gateways in all units through AT&T Fiber’s “Instant On,” which the company says helps to take the stress out of moving. With Wi-Fi 7 technology, AT&T’s property-wide Wi-Fi solution includes public and private networks and can support IoT solutions. Additionally, AT&T has a broad focus when they consider what a community is. Along with MDUs, AT&T Connected Communities serves mixed-use and senior living communities. They also offer ancillary benefits for property owners, with an added emphasis on internet security.
RealPage
RealPage has sharpened their focus to provide growing portfolios that include less than 2,000 units with the property management software they need to scale. Additionally, their WhiteSky Wi-Fi offers a fully-managed gig-speed Wi-Fi solution for MDUs that can also provide the digital backbone of smart buildings automation and real-time services. The company says property owners can earn between $50 and $70 per unit per month in revenue growth, with no ISP lock-ins, offering MDU owners a glimpse at the profitable future that managed Wi-Fi from RealPage harbors.
WhiteSpace
WhiteSpace calls themselves a “single-source advisor,” providing technology solutions that “lead to cost-effective and operationally efficient results,” as stated on their website. Their partners include real estate developers, owners, and architects, and they hold an impressive portfolio of current projects, including work with Kairoi Residential in Fort Worth (Stockyards), Charlotte (Loso), and Austin (Waterline). Through their work, WhiteSpace makes a compelling case regarding why managed Wi-Fi is the best internet solution for MDUs, and the company offers managed services that promise to turn brownfields into profitable properties, transforming outdated structures into modern facilities that can support IoT devices and smart apartment living.
GiGstreem
Wi-Fi from GiGstreem has an uptime over 99% that’s guaranteed for service tiers that can support speeds up to 1 Gbps, and multi-device streaming and gaming. Without contracts or hidden fees, GiGstreem says their methodology includes installing Wi-Fi access points in lobbies, hallways, amenity spaces, and in individual units. Along with supporting IoT devices, GiGstreem says they can offer self-guided “touchless” tours for new residents and service ticket submissions. Real-time support and overwhelmingly positive customer feedback are also highlighted as selling points on GiGstreem’s website.
Cloud5 Communications
Cloud5 Communications says they can deliver the work from home experience and performance that modern residents in MDU communities demand. The company says their fully managed high-speed internet access (HSIA) solution can meet the connectivity demands of today and tomorrow, offering speed, scalability, and reliability. Cloud5 also maintains a robust presence in the hospitality industry, with clients like the Shaner Hotel Group and Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos.
anywAIR
Offering pre-configured, private Wi-Fi to units powered by PANDA, anywAIR’s enterprise-grade Wi-Fi services for MDU communities include instant move-in setups with QR code onboarding. They also offer a wide variety of IoT and proptech solutions that can manage smart door locks, thermostats, elevator controls, digital signage, packaging, and resident access. Their system integrates with top-tier tech brands, like Eagle Eye Networks, and their infrastructure is carrier neutral, integrating with providers like AT&T and Verizon.
FirstDigital
FirstDigital is an emerging player in the Mountain West, offering managed Wi-Fi for apartments, HOAs, master-planned communities, retirement communities, and student housing. With a forward-thinking approach, FirstDigital offers complimentary service for leasing offices and free Wi-Fi in all common areas, according to their website. Currently operating in three states (Utah, Arizona, and Idaho), the company has forged an impressive number of partnerships with builders as they continue to grow.
All Serve Communications
All Serve Communications checks off all the boxes to make our list. They thrive on strategic partnerships with multi-dwelling units (MDUs) and deliver a range of telecom solutions. All Serve Communications boasts a white-glove approach and also delivers managed services aimed at improving ROI to a diverse set of communities, from RV parks and marinas to off-campus student housing and assisted living facilities.
