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Network-as-a-Service

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Network-as-a-Service (NaaS): zero upfront capital, fully managed connectivity

Elauwit designs, builds and operates the network for your community. You get a predictable monthly line, residents get gigabit WiFi through WiFi 7 technology, and there's no construction capital required from ownership.

What NaaS is

Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) is Elauwit's zero-capital model for bringing managed WiFi to a community. Elauwit owns the network, designs it, builds it and operates it for the life of the term. Ownership pays one predictable monthly line instead of funding construction.

Minimum: 200+ units per property (properties below this may still qualify as part of a portfolio deployment).

What's included

Elauwit-designed network, built for the specific property

  • Elauwit-operated and maintained for the life of the agreement
  • 24/7/365 human resident support, calls answered in less than 30 seconds
  • Gigabit speeds through WiFi 7 technology to every unit
  • Property-wide coverage: units, offices, amenities and common areas
  • IoT-ready infrastructure for smart building technology
  • Future-ready network designed to scale
  • Seamless roaming, so a resident's personal network follows them property-wide
  • Enterprise-grade access points in hallways, amenities and common areas
  • Zero upfront capital: Elauwit owns the network, not the property owner

Why owners choose NaaS

Zero upfront capital.

No construction spend required from ownership. The network is Elauwit's investment.

Predictable economics.

One monthly line, no surprise maintenance or hardware refresh costs.

Faster, cleaner deployments.

Day-one resident readiness at lease-up.

One vendor, end-to-end.

No triangulating between an MSP, a WiFi vendor and trades.

NOI and asset value upside.

A managed WiFi amenity can lift NOI and asset value; exact figures depend on unit count, current WiFi fee structure, and occupancy. [Use the calculator on elauwit.com/services for a property-specific estimate, or contact sales for a proposal.]

How it works

01

Design

Elauwit evaluates the property, existing infrastructure and requirements to engineer a network built for that specific community.
02

Build

Elauwit's construction and deployment team installs fiber, electronics and in-unit equipment. Average timeline: 3 to 6 months.
03

Activate

Every resident gets a personal, secure WiFi network with gigabit speeds. Move in, set a password, done.
04

Support

Elauwit monitors, maintains and supports the entire network 24/7/365, including direct resident support with a human answering less than 30 seconds.

NaaS vs Managed Services (quick comparison)

Network-as-a-Service Managed Services
Upfront capital $0 Owner-funded
Min. units per property 200+ 100+
Network ownership Elauwit owns Owner owns
Term 120 months 60 months
Financial upside Zero capital, immediate payback Greater per-unit upside over time
Full comparison and calculator: elauwit.com/services

Ready to see what NaaS looks like
at your property?

Tell us about your community and unit count. We'll walk you through whether NaaS or Managed
Services is the better fit, and what it looks like financially.