Spectrum’s Spectrum Ready enables instant MDU, bulk single-family broadband access

With the advent of Spectrum Ready, Spectrum Community Solutions customers who move into an apartment or single-family community no longer must wait for the cable guy to come out and activate broadband service.

This new service for multifamily properties and bulk single-family communities simplifies residents' moving-in by instantly activating their Internet and Wi-Fi while providing always-on connectivity, regardless of unit occupancy.

Residents can quickly and seamlessly connect to Spectrum Internet, Spectrum’s Advanced WiFi, and selected TV packages via the top-rated Spectrum TV App, using Spectrum’s pre-installed Internet and Wi-Fi equipment.

The service also eliminates the need for residents to obtain their modem and router or to schedule an installation appointment. Spectrum Ready is currently available throughout Spectrum Community Solutions’ 41-state footprint.

Keith Dardis, Senior Vice President of Spectrum Community Solutions, said the new service will benefit residents and property managers.

“This service will enhance resident satisfaction and simplify the administrative responsibilities of property managers,” he said.

After a property owner chooses Spectrum Ready, technicians will install Spectrum’s Red Dot Design Wi-Fi 6E MDU Router in each unit, paired with an ONU and Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector. This equipment remains in place even as residents move in and out.

Besides instantly activating services upon move-in, property owners can use smart technology connected via their network to control unit access, manage the temperature, and monitor for water leaks.

When residents move in, they can activate their Spectrum Internet and TV services by scanning a QR code on the router, confirming their services, establishing a new Spectrum account, or signing in to an existing account with the My Spectrum App. Residents can then use the app to personalize their Wi-Fi network, configure their Advanced Wi-Fi features and manage their network connection and equipment.

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