DISH Fiber
DISH Networks has developed a comprehensive offering of entertainment services for its subscribers throughout the years. They are now one of the leading providers of satellite broadcasting in the US and the world.
For a long time, DISH has also been offering high-speed internet through key partnerships with various ISPs. However, it has been difficult to harmonize that with their core service – DISH satellite TV.
A Bulk Internet Solution for Multifamily Communities – DISH Fiber
To that end, DISH in June 2019 introduced DISH Fiber, a bulk internet solution for multifamily communities. Here, you’ll find all the details about this service you need to decide whether it’s right for you.
What is DISH Fiber?
In today’s business and residential environment, the one amenity that users demand more than any other is high-speed internet access. Internet access is starting to be seen not just as a luxury but as a fundamental human right around the world. DISH Fiber is a managed Wi-Fi service, a turnkey solution for property managers to provide high-speed internet to guests and tenants.
In contrast, most individual Wi-Fi access points are unmanaged. That is to say, none of them are connected to each other. That makes it difficult to achieve any large-scale coverage. Even though Wi-Fi signals are present, users have to connect to the correct access point in unmanaged Wi-Fi.
With managed Wi-Fi, all the access points within a Wi-Fi network are connected, and devices can freely move from one to another without interrupting the connection. That allows users to start at one access point and move throughout the entire network while their device locates and links up with the strongest access point for their location.
It’s a very important advantage for residential areas and can easily be monetized, especially if competitors aren’t working with the same technology.
Every DISH Fiber solution is custom designed based on the needs of your multifamily community, with 2-10 GB circuits delivering gig-speeds to every unit and common areas property-wide.
Why DISH Fiber?
The main advantage that managed Wi-Fi provides is property-wide uninterrupted internet access. However, DISH Fiber provides many other benefits as well. DISH Fiber subscribers can offer their guests live TV streaming from DISH within the network. The DISH service will be available on all connected devices, not just TVs.
If residents and guests want more TV access, DISH Business solutions allow Fiber users to upgrade their programming and entertainment equipment at preferred rates. Viewers will have access to pay-as-you-go plans and don’t need an individual DISH subscription or credit checks.
There no need for technician visits, as residents can install all the equipment on-site with live support over the phone. Individual users can upgrade to the full DISH package, which includes pay-per-view content as well as access to the DISH Anywhere app for mobile viewing.
Single Provider
Another benefit of having a DISH Fiber connection is that there is no need to juggle multiple contracts with several service providers. One contract can cover all your properties across an entire region.
Every Fiber contract also has a dedicated account manager that will work with you to resolve any issues that may arise. DISH also provides its award-winning service and support nationwide to Fiber users.
Outsourcing
Connective technologies are constantly being upgraded, and with a managed Wi-Fi provider, property managers don’t have to worry about keeping up with those changes. DISH uses cutting-edge connectivity technology and performs equipment and software updates as they become available.
It’s one less thing to worry about as a property manager, as well as another way in which DISH Fiber can save you money.
No on-Site IT
Rather than pay for an on-call IT service or have IT support personnel, DISH Networks will field any support calls through their system. It’s much simpler than keeping on-site IT teams, and it gives users the benefit of DISH’s expert support staff around the clock. DISH deploys, maintains, and monitors everything necessary for the DISH Fiber network to work properly.
Scalability
Probably the second most important advantage the DISH Fiber provides is scalability. It’s very easy to manage resident turnover and even to restructure by scaling the service up or down.
The DISH Fiber service is not tied to the number of users that are connected and doesn’t establish individual contracts with residents. Therefore, new residents only need to receive access and start using high-speed internet and watching TV instantly. By that same token, the owner can terminate their accounts if they move out.
If the property undergoes expansions, DISH can install more Fiber access points to cover the newly-added areas. That allows property managers to provide seamless and hassle-free service to residents the moment they move in.
Increased Income
Property-wide internet access can very easily be leveraged to create operating income. As a highly-prized amenity, it’s a good way to attract more residents to a property, and it can raise the rent value of residences in a community. DISH Fiber provides a turnkey price for property managers, so the more residents are present in the community, the easier it is to monetize.
Additionally, property-wide internet access can serve as the core for Smart community improvements and other IoT developments. The higher resident satisfaction also contributes to reduced turnover and stable cash flows year-round.
Overall, it’s a very smart investment, especially for communities that are in areas that don’t receive service from traditional internet service providers.
A Complete Solution for Managed Wi-Fi
Since it was released earlier this year, DISH Fiber has been gaining converts rapidly all over the nation. The benefit of having property-wide Wi-Fi and live TV streaming from a single provider is an offer that many property managers find appealing.
Although the main thrust of the service revolves around providing high-speed internet, Fiber also gives property managers several additional benefits. There's no need to spend money on IT staff, as DISH Networks monitors all the equipment and service. Also, having one contract and one account manager for multiple properties nationwide is a major advantage for companies with a geographically diverse portfolio.
