The Amenity Your Tenants Want
Apr 29, 2026 | 4 min read
Tags: Properties
Looking for a place to call home can be stressful. You want your prospective tenants to feel comfortable right when they walk in the door. As you show them around and field questions about your property, you want to be prepared for the big one: What do you have for internet?
The 2024 National Multifamily Housing Council survey found that 86% of respondents said that high-speed internet was either “very important” or “absolutely essential” – almost as important as air conditioning.1 That percentage showcases just how vital the internet is. It’s no longer just a nice-to-have amenity – it’s a necessity to make your property stand out from others.
At Midco, our bulk internet solutions give your property the potential to capture all those would-be renters with fiber-fast speeds. You can find the products that best suit your needs and the needs of your clientele.
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Add more amenities for your tenants with perks they need to live their best – and most connected – lives. Midco is here to help you find the right solution for your property.
Because while almost all your tenants are probably using the internet for scrolling or streaming, a big reason for that big number is also the recent increase in remote workers. In the survey, 52% said they work remotely some or all of the time, with 70% of that group clocking in from home several days or every day of the week.1 With work-from-home setups the new norm, people are looking for connections that can keep up with their daily grind.
No matter the service that fits the bill at your property – whether it’s Community Wi-Fi, Community Wi-Fi 360 or Community Internet, it’s all backed by our powerful Midco Fiber Network. With more than 21,000 fiber miles in the ground and more being added every year, we supply homes, businesses and properties across our five-state footprint with the reliable connection that keeps them going.
86%
Of responders say high-speed internet is very important or absolutely essential.1
70%
Of remote workers say they work from home several days or every day.1
87%
Of renters say internet available immediately on move-in day is very important or absolutely essential.1
Fiber Connections… Fast
Tenants’ want for speed isn’t exclusive to their upload and download capacity. They also want the set-up process to be fast. In a survey of more than 172,000 renters nationwide, 87% responded that having internet immediately upon moving in was either “very important” or “absolutely essential”.1
To make your property a true hub for connection, our Midco support teams are on hand 24/7. We’re here to help everything run as smooth as can be when your tenants are ready to move in – and every day after that.
They want to connect from the get-go and not just from their unit. Co-working spaces, private offices and meeting areas with places to plug in and work off high-speed Wi-Fi are becoming more and more popular. This amenity can give properties the edge to meet the wants and needs of people looking to improve their work/life balance.
The need for a reliable connection also extends to college students. When asked, 73% of students said internet quality impacts where they choose to live.2 Having the ability to do homework, attend class virtually, game, stream and more makes it more likely they’d choose one property over another.
15-25% higher lease renewal rates
For properties with bulk internet compared to the ones that force tenants to find internet solutions themselves.2
Showcasing Your Speediest Amenity
Once you’re plugged into a Midco connection, now it’s time to get the word out! Here are three easy ways to make your bulk internet solution the standout star.
- Make connectivity a main talking point during tours of your property.
- Emphasize your move-in ready internet on your listings.
- Hype the high-speeds perfect for remote workers in your marketing.
Add a Powerful Amenity to Your Property
With just a phone call, we can put you on the right path to adding reliable and fiber-fast internet services that will have your units filled, your tenants connected and you happy.