By: Rush Blakely and Cristy Boucher

Our team just returned from one of the most forward-thinking industry conferences of the year – one that continues to signal a major shift in how multifamily owners and operators need to be thinking about connectivity, Managed Wi-Fi, and the regulatory environment surrounding bulk services.

Our conversations with more than 20 service providers, combined with sessions led by industry experts, reinforced one message: the landscape is changing fast, and owners who understand these shifts will be best positioned to deliver a better resident experience while protecting operational and financial outcomes.

Below are our top three takeaways in case you missed the event, along with insights into where providers are headed in 2026 and why states are becoming the new drivers of telecom regulation.

1. Legislative Knowledge Is Now a Competitive Advantage

If one theme dominated our discussions at this year’s conference, it was the accelerating pace of legislative and regulatory change. New and emerging state laws governing bulk and Managed Wi-Fi deployments – particularly around fees, resident opt-outs, and what owners can or cannot charge – are reshaping the way communities must structure their service agreements. Expect continued scrutiny of:

• bulk billing agreements
• owner chargebacks
• resident opt-out rights

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As we close out 2025, RealtyCom Partners is proud to celebrate the recipients of our 4th Annual RealtyCom Cares Holiday Giving Campaign—a tradition that reflects our commitment to service, compassion, and community support. What began as a small internal initiative has grown into a meaningful yearly effort grounded in generosity and collaboration.

Over the past four years, RealtyCom Cares has received more than 40 nonprofit nominations from our clients, partners, and staff, resulting in 11 organizations selected for corporate donations. Each of these nonprofits represents the transformative work happening across the communities we serve, and we are honored to help amplify their missions during the holiday season.

This year, we once again invited our extended network to nominate organizations that embody hope, progress, and positive change. After thoughtful consideration and a team vote, two outstanding nonprofits were selected as our 2025 recipients.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who submitted nominations. We are grateful for your participation, your passion for giving back, and your continued support of this growing holiday tradition.

Meet the 2025 RealtyCom Cares Recipients

Entryway
Nominated by Nicole Colyer of The Wolff Company
Website: https://entrywaytalent.org/

Entryway is a national nonprofit […]

By: Mike Sloan

Before finalizing any property acquisition, understanding the details within your telecom agreements is essential. At RealtyCom Partners, our due diligence process identifies contract provisions that can impact operations, resident experience, and future revenue potential. From bulk service terms to wiring ownership and contract conflicts, knowing what’s inside these agreements helps you make informed decisions and avoid costly surprises.

The foundation of RealtyCom Partners’ engagements with our clients is contractual due diligence. Our experienced team connects with providers to determine who is serving a given community. Once we have identified what infrastructure they are currently using, and what internet speeds they are offering, we are able to move on to the most important step, collecting and analyzing the existing agreements, a process that involves cataloging up to 100 individual terms and clauses.

During the Due Diligence phase of an acquisition, you may be provided with copies of these types of telecom agreements. At their core, these telecom agreements grant rights. These rights can include rights to access, rights to serve, rights to install or use infrastructure, and rights to market internet, video, voice, and other services. The following are just a few of the many contract terms that we […]