Multifamily Rental Connectivity Market Analysis in the United States 2026-2031

This comprehensive report draws on an exclusive online survey of 65 property owners and service providers, in-depth interviews with leading managed service providers and other market participants, and nationwide market projections for managed Wi-Fi and WiFi as a Service (WaaS) spanning 2025–2031.

Although only 5 percent of multi-dwelling unit (MDU) properties currently offer managed Wi-Fi and 15 percent provide bulk internet, the managed Wi-Fi market is poised for significant growth. This expansion is fueled by a surge in large-scale rental construction and evolving resident expectations—particularly among younger generations who demand reliable, property-wide Wi-Fi connectivity. While retrofitting existing brownfield properties presents significant cost and complexity challenges, the market opportunity for managed Wi-Fi remains substantial, especially for MDUs with over 100 units.

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