There are many changes happening in the telecom industry today, most notably Providers finding solutions to serve more customers with faster internet speeds over existing networks. However, many of our clients continue to be frustrated with limited Providers to choose from, especially when the available technology is limited. In most cities, a property will have two pre-existing Providers – a Cable Provider and a Telephone Provider. In some cities, you’ll have the option of a tertiary/Private Operator (like Wave G, Gigamonster, Google Fiber, etc.) and oftentimes they offer high-speed Internet-only (not traditional Cable or Phone).

We sat down with the President of RealtyCom, Rush Blakely, to get his thoughts on the current telecom landscape and explore some of most common challenges real estate owners face in this industry.

1. What are some current market trends that you’re seeing?

While traditional Television subscriptions are certainly declining, providers continue to do well emphasizing the value of their bundled services, upselling less traditional services such as home security and automation, and searching for the “cool factor” end-users really desire.  Charter and Comcast have recently discussed Mobile service, leveraging a cellular network such as Verizon, as well as Wi-Fi connectively programs for the home, among […]