Many property owners end up overpaying common utility bills, including electricity, natural gas, water, waste, or telecom. When left unchecked, any of these utility services can result in overage costs that leave your fees unnecessarily high.

Telehealth, or the provision of healthcare remotely by means of telecommunications technology, has made its way into the headlines lately, especially when it comes to senior living.

Does your building have a rooftop lease agreement with a wireless carrier or does your association have a telecommunications tower lease agreement?

We've said it before and we will say it again - 5G is real, 5G is coming. So, what exactly is 5G and how will it impact you and the world you live in?

Typically, as a property manager, residents only contact you when they need something. However, a vital responsibility of the property manager is to ensure residents are provided proper information any time of day on all aspects of the property, from scheduled board meetings and maintenance to violations and past due rent. Having a reliable and useful mobile communication system is crucial for daily operations, especially during emergencies to save lives.

We were recently asked by one of our clients if signing a long-term telecom services contract that would add ten years to their existing agreement term would be detrimental to their community and its residents due to the ever-changing technology landscape. Our answer, while specific to this client, can serve as a good rule of thumb for other communities that have the same concerns.

Net Neutrality has been in the news a lot lately. While this term has been tossed around, it may be difficult to understand what this catchphrase and its recent ban by the FCC means for our clients.

Over the past twenty years advising on telecommunications agreements for our clients, Converged Services has dealt with various timelines to review and negotiate existing agreements. Our clients have partnered with us anywhere from years before the existing agreement expires up to months prior to the expiration date.

You may have read or heard the term "managed WiFi" in the news or from a colleague, as it has been a growing topic of discussion lately. You may be wondering what exactly is managed WiFi and why does it matter?

While telecommunication bulk agreements provide incentives to a community's residents, there are also incentives to property managers who oversee the daily operations of the community.