Tri-Band WiFi 6E Gateway Allows ‘Instant On’ Internet for Apartment Residents, Property-Wide Coverage, and Owners
Gateways are Installed Using Existing Wiring in Minutes, Offering an Easy, Low-Cost Connectivity Solution for Property Owners
PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Comcast has launched a new, innovative gateway with Tri-Band WiFi 6E technology that delivers faster speeds, lower latency, and ‘Instant On’ connectivity to apartment residents. The gateway allows building owners to activate additional networks to power Smart technologies and provide residents and building staff with seamless WiFi coverage across an entire property. This industry-first, award-winning product is purpose-built and retrofit-friendly for the multifamily segment. It combines cutting-edge technology with space-saving and wall-mountable design to deliver unparalleled performance and convenience.
The gateway represents a significant leap forward in addressing the unique connectivity needs of apartment residents and property owners alike. When pre-installed throughout a property, this Multifamily Xfinity Broadband Gateway offers property owners an easy way to provide tenants ‘Instant On’ WiFi access without waiting for equipment, scheduling a service appointment, or speaking to an agent. Residents simply download the Xfinity app and connect. When a resident moves out, the gateway is automatically reset and stays in place, ready for the next individual or family.
“Our new gateway transforms multifamily connectivity, elevating the resident experience. This advanced device delivers superior performance to support modern home ecosystems,” said Ilan Eframian, Vice President of Xfinity Communities. “The ‘Instant On’ feature ensures seamless, secure Internet access, allowing residents to focus on settling in. Additionally, it empowers building owners to activate property-wide services and smart devices without extra hardware.”
The gateway is the heart of Xfinity Communities’ Connected Building solution that completely changes the way building owners can achieve modern connectivity – both in unit and building-wide – all at a price-point much lower than traditional managed WiFi solutions.
- Instant Connectivity: Residents can access WiFi immediately upon move-in by simply downloading the Xfinity app and following the digital activation process. Residents receive a private, in-unit network that they can customize by changing its name and password.
- Building-wide Connectivity: Whether a unit is occupied or not, the new gateway remains active, broadcasting building-wide WiFi to power an IoT network for the property owner and roaming networks for residents, guests, and staff.
- Easy Installation: Our technicians can install the device in under 40 minutes per unit without rewiring or opening walls. The process is faster, far less disruptive, and cheaper than other solutions.
- Advanced Technology: Equipped with Tri-Band WiFi 6E for faster speeds, lower latency, and reduced interference in highly-density living spaces.
- Xfinity Security: All devices connected through the gateway over WiFi are automatically protected from cybersecurity threats.
- Space-Efficient Design: The gateway is wall-mountable or cabinet-friendly, featuring a minimalist exterior that blends seamlessly into any environment.
- Future-Ready: Supports multi-gig and increased device capacity, preparing properties for future technological advancements.
- Eco-Friendly: The gateway’s casing is made from 65 percent recycled plastic, aligning with Comcast’s commitment to sustainability.
- WiFi PowerBoost on Xfinity Mobile: Xfinity Internet customers who also subscribe to Xfinity Mobile can automatically receive gig-speed WiFi at home or at millions of WiFi hotspots across the country on Apple and select Samsung devices.
The gateway is equipped with a dedicated phone port and two Ethernet ports to support multi-gig speeds and increased capacity to accommodate the growing number of connected devices in each unit, now and in the future. Today, the average home using Comcast’s powerful and secure WiFi has more than 20 connected devices with 94 percent of devices in the home connected to WiFi. All devices connected through the gateway are automatically protected from cybersecurity attacks, at no additional cost, with Xfinity Security.
Xfinity Internet customers can also sign up for Xfinity Mobile, one of the fastest-growing mobile services in the U.S. For Xfinity customers, switching to Xfinity Mobile is quick and easy and can be done right through the Xfinity app, where customers can save hundreds on their wireless bill and seamlessly enjoy speeds up to 1 Gbps with WiFi PowerBoost, at no additional charge. WiFi Powerboost delivers faster speeds both in-home and on the go through millions of Xfinity Mobile hotspots nationwide.
This new gateway further solidifies Comcast’s and Xfinity Communities’ position as a leading provider of connectivity solutions for multifamily properties. By seamlessly integrating advanced technology with user-friendly design, Comcast continues to drive innovation in the industry, ensuring that multifamily residents and property owners are equipped for the digital future.
The Multifamily Xfinity Broadband Gateway is available for deployment in multifamily properties nationwide.
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