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Regulatory Compliance in Telecom – Understanding the Federal, State, and Local Laws Impacting Resident Choice at Your Property
By: Phil Veletzos On the eve of possible new rules from the FCC affecting bulk service agreements, RealtyCom Partners offers the following survey of recent State and Federal rules that may impact infrastructure, service provider negotiations, and operations in multifamily properties. This summary is based on our practical experience in [...]
ICYMI: 2024 Broadband Communities Summit
By: Rush Blakely This year, three RealtyCom team members attended the Broadband Communities Summit in The Woodlands, Texas. This annual event is designed for property owners and telecommunication service providers to meet and discuss strategies for delivering connectivity to communities across the country. If you were unable to attend we've [...]
Revenue Auditing: Data Shows Your Portfolio is Owed Funds!
By: Megan Jackson Did you know that recent industry data suggests 20% of Service Provider contracts have payment errors, costing Owners tens of thousands in lost and missing revenue each year? This is hardly surprising considering the complexities inherent in contracts, property dispositions, and the dynamic nature of service provider [...]
Is Coax Obsolete?
By: Bob Reiss Not all cabling is created equal. While Fiber optic and Ethernet cabling have been a mainstay for new developments and rewires in multifamily, coax is more prevalent in existing communities across the country. Due to its wide availability and potential for upgrades, coax still has its place. [...]
FCC Regulations
Potential FCC Regulation: Ban on Bulk Billing On March 5th, the FCC office of media relations released a statement that FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel had announced “a plan to lower costs and address the lack of choice for broadband services available to households in apartments, condos, public housing, and other [...]