ROI OVERVIEW
Using a benchmark rate of $60 per unit per month, properties can model multiple ROI pathways to transform connectivity from a baseline utility into a strategic financial asset.
The $60 Per Unit Planning Benchmark
$60/unit/month
Monthly Benchmark
$720/unit/year
Annual Revenue
NOI Driver
The foundational figure for property modeling and long-term valuation lift.
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Average Revenue Share: 17%
$12,700
Annual NOI Increase
How a mid-sized 100-unit property realized a seven-figure valuation lift through bulk internet deployment.
By increasing NOI by $127 per unit, owners achieve massive capital appreciation. At a 6% cap rate, this example projects a $217K lift in property value while future-proofing the asset with fiber-ready infrastructure.
ROI Models for Bulk Internet
Bulk Direct Revenue
How It Works
Property integrates internet into mandatory technology bundles for all units.
Economics: Residents pay $60/mo; Property cost is $40/mo.
- $20/mo monthly door margin
- 100% penetration rate
- Direct NOI contribution
Managed WiFi Premium
How It Works
Base level provided to all; residents pay property for tiered speed upgrades.
Economics: High pro-rated revenue share on upgrades.
- Captures high-bandwidth spend
- Attracts prosumer residents
- No additional owner overhead
Smart Building IoT
How It Works
Property-wide connectivity supports locks, sensors, and thermostats.
Economics: Reduces HVAC and insurance premiums 12-18%.
- Operational energy savings
- Proactive leak detection
- Centralized asset management
Platform Access Fee
How It Works
Owner charges mandatory platform access fee without handling tech.
Economics: Steady ~$15 per door monthly platform fee.
- Zero technical management
- Simplified fixed revenue line
- Low-risk ancillary income
Partnership Revenue Share
How It Works
Revenue share arrangement where ISP manages billing and ops.
Economics: 20-30% share of gross monthly spend.
- Scales with property size
- Long-term contractual income
- Passive partnership model
OpEx Optimization
How It Works
Replacing retail office/amenity circuits with shared bulk infrastructure.
Economics: Eliminates ~$400/mo in wasteful expense.
- Consolidates site vendors
- Upgrades management office
- Direct administrative savings
Leasing Advantage
How It Works
Using 1Gbps Day-1 WiFi as a core amenity anchor for lease-up.
Economics: Allows for $50+ rent premiums over market.
- Supports premium property branding
- Reduces leasing velocity drag
- Lowers churn/turnover costs
Valuation Impact
Units
100
300
NOI Lift
$24k
$72k
5% Cap
$480k
$1.4M
6% Cap
$400k
$1.2M
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