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Spot On Networks and Archstone Announce Partnership Success – Press Release
March 20, 2010Design and installation of High Speed Wi-Fi Internet in the common areas of 43 Archstone properties is a success!
New Haven, CT (PRWEB) March 19, 2010 — Spot On Networks, LLC (www.spotonnetworks.com) announced today the successful implementation of the design and installation of High Speed Wi-Fi Internet Access Services in the common areas of 43 apartment communities in Archstone’s portfolio. Spot On and Archstone look forward to the continued development of this partnership.
Archstone, a recognized leader in apartment operations with a portfolio concentrated in many of the most desireable neighborhoods in the nation, now has Spot On’s Cell-FiTM capability in these communities, providing residents that use Smartphones with faster and more cost effective data and voice services. Each of these communities is now iReady, providing residents the capability to use iPhones, iPod Touch and the newly announced iPad over Wi-Fi.
“This partnership has been very beneficial to the successful deployment of multiple communities for this much desired amentiy fo our residents,” said Aaron Moeller, telecommunications development analyst at Archstone. “Spot On’s ability to deliver a full turn-key solution creates a one-stop shop. In addition, this service allows our staff to worry less about the installation and maintenance of their Wi-Fi service and more on the day-to-day needs of our residents. The 24-hour support provides peace of mind that someone is always there to help with technical needs.”
Richard Sherwin, CEO of Spot On Networks stated: “We are pleased at the successful outcome of this partnership and look forward to continuing to provide the highest quality technical solutions for Archstone. Our goal is to continue to seek solutions in this ever changing technical arena. We strive to provide personalized world-class customer service and veiw our partnership as critical to the success of the deployment of each project.”
About Spot On Networks
Spot On Networks is the largest service provider of high speed Wi-Fi Internet to the multifamily housing industry. Utilizing various technologies, Spot On Networks provides high speed Wi-Fi capabilities throughout a residential complex that replace the need for DSL or Cable Modem services while providing complete mobility and faster service within that complex.
About Archstone
Archstone is a recognized leader in apartment investment and operations. The company’s portfolio is concentrated in many of the most desirable neighborhoods in and around Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, New York, Seattle and Boston. Archstone strives to provide great apartments and great service to its customers – backed by service guarantees. As of December 31, 2009, the company owned or had an ownership position in 442 communities located in the United States and Europe, representing 82,829 units, including untis under construction. Utilizing this tremendous amount of expertise and industrial knowledge, Archstone now also offers comprehensive advisory services to owners and lenders who want to maximize the value of their assets through Archstone Real Estate Advisory Services.
Contact: Shirley Eis, Director
Phone: + 1 203 523 5210
Press Release: Spot On Networks Announces New Website
February 22, 2010Press Release: Spot On Networks announces “New Website”
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Spot On Networks, LLC (“Spot On”) today announced the launch of their new website.
New Haven, CT (PRWEB) February 13, 2010 — Spot On Networks, LLC (“Spot On”) today announced the launch of their new website design. With this new design, users will find it easy to locate the multitude of services provided by Spot On. Property owners and residents will find their own pages on the site, making website navigation targeted specifically to the viewer.
Due to the increased demand for Multi Family Building (“MDU”) Wi-Fi services, the Spot On Design Team recognized an opportunity to develop a more accessible content design which allows for easy maneuverability. Residents will find it easy to subscribe to services and manage their accounts as well as view current promotions. Property owners can access current collateral, products and services, company information, leasing agent training and industry research surveys.
Current Wi-Fi News and a Blog discussing the latest in the latest in this rapidly changing technology is also available and constantly updated.
“We are very excited about our new website design. We will continue to update our site in our quest to provide a high level of service to our customers,” said Dick Sherwin, Chief Executive Officer of Spot On Networks, LLC.
About Spot On Networks: Spot On Networks is the largest service provider of High Speed Wi-Fi Internet to the multifamily housing industry. Utilizing various technologies, Spot On Networks provides High Speed Wi-Fi capabilities throughout a residential complex that replace the need for DSL or Cable Modem services while providing complete mobility and faster service within that complex.
Contact: Shirley Eis, Director
Phone: +1 203 525 5210
Email: seis (at) spotonnetworks (dot) com
Miami, FL Residents experience poor service on new muni network
January 23, 2010I just read an article on Wi-Fi Net News citing the Miami Times as being critical of Miami’s new 5 million dollar network that is intended for both municipal and [free] public use. The service is said to be “shotty” and the network came at a very high price to tax payers. In fact the Times article is titled “Why are Miami Beach Taxpayers Spending %5 Million on Wi-Fi That Doesn’t Work?”. That raises a lot of questions about current technology and the quality of such community networks. We have become so used to “hyper-speed” Internet, that slow will not do and being offline is simply unacceptable. On the other hand, who wants to pay the huge cost of cable internet, be wired down and get locked into fine-print contracts? After all, it seems that we now depend on Internet and information just to get by – that we shouldn’t have to pay a lot to get it and should not have to be tied to desk.
We think we have found an answer. Residents of Cite and New Wave Condos in Miami – we have a solution for you. Spot On Networks offers Community-Wide Wi-Fi and Cell-Fi Networks at your complexes for prices as low as $19.99 per month and non-contract plans available as well.
What is the “Wi-Fi Revolution”?
January 7, 2010At Spot On Networks – we talk about this. A lot. What is the “Wi-Fi Revolution”? Most of us know what Wi-Fi is and it has become an important part of the way that we function in our everyday lives. A couple of years ago the concept of sitting at your laptop, not wired to an outlet was amazing – then the idea that you could do this in your own home with a personal router was even more liberating – but it’s not enough. We want more. Many of us are attached to our laptops, netbooks and Smartphones – the idea that we may loose service, connection or signal at any time is not okay with us.
The “Wi-Fi Revolution” is a new Wi-Fi. The idea that we always stay connected – Wi-Fi is not just for laptops anymore. Now, with the development of Cell-Fi technology, we never have to be without service on our Smartphones either. Wi-Fi is no longer a novelty – it is an expected amenity wherever we are – be it a restaurant, hotel, apartment building, mall, outside, even in a plane: Give Us Our Wi-Fi!
I was listening to an NPR segment yesterday and heard a hilarious guest speaking about in-flight Wi-Fi. The flight attendants announced “Good News! We now have in-flight Wi-Fi” and the audience cheered. The Broadband Properties Wi-Fi Forum speaks in it’s latest post about how in Multi-dwelling units “residents can put up with a lot of things: a leaking toilet, AC being down for a while, no hot water, and yes they are mildly annoyed but as long as they can surf the internet, they cope. BUT if the internet is down or slow, all hell breaks loose.” Wi-Fi Internet is a part of our daily lives.
The “Wi-Fi Revolution” is about developing the best possible Wi-Fi technology for today.
Forget the “creative solutions” for your 3G service – Wi-Fi is the crystal clear answer
December 31, 2009I was fascinated when I read this article on the New York Times technology blog describing “creative solutions” to at&t’s ever growing issues with data gridlock on the 3G network. The blog mentions everything from rearranging furniture to setting up a “phone booth” by the window in an office building so at&t Smartphone users can get better phone reception and less dropped calls. Currently there are over 200 posts, most with various complaints of at&t cell service in apartments and corporate buildings. These service issues are being reported all over the U.S., especially in areas such as New York city. This is especially close to home for Connecticut residents as many of us work in New York offices and experience the at&t dead zones in high rises.
Spot On Networks has come up with a REAL solution: Cell-Fi. Cell-Fi users can use their Smartphones over the Spot On Network for faster data transfer and better coverage throughout all areas of the building/ property. Wi-Fi for your Smartphone – not just for Internet, but for calls as well. Some Smartphone users will be able to save cell minutes while making calls over the Wi-Fi network and save big on phone bills and international calling bills.
Read Spot On’s CEO Dick Sherwin discuss why all major cell carriers are going to run into service issues with the ever growing demand put on networks by high data usage and what his solution is. This post is Mr. Sherwin’s response to the NYT article:
“The difficulties users experience with the iPhone in dense cities populated with large apartment buildings and complexes stem from the physical characteristics of the frequency band utilized to provide voice and data communications. All of the major carriers either are, or will, experience the same problem. Two of your commenters correctly identified solutions — femtocells or the use of T-Mobile’s UMA approach. Both of these options are “indoor” solutions that provide indoor transmission of frequency. However, like any other random solution, as more users select these options, interference will be created within the building. Our company, Spot On Networks, partners with the apartment owners in cities such as New York, to provide an integrated Wi-Fi and cell solution so that users of Smartphones, like the iPhone, not only get decent signal strength, but have much greater capacity for data transmission and surfing without having to purchase a femtocell. As more and more users decide upon the use of Smartphones for both voice and data, we believe that we have developed the right integrated approach to satisfy residents of apartment buildings in dense cities.”
What’s CALEA all about?
December 28, 2009CALEA: It’s an important topic. You may have heard about it and are wondering what old phone taps have to do with Wi-Fi. The Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act was passed in 1994. Simply, and for the technologically faint-of-heart, the CALEA act requires that goverment agencies have access to tapping your phone (*yikes*, right?). Well, enter the digital age. In 2004, those agencies began to realize that traditional phone tapping methods were more difficult, expensive and sometimes not even possible with digital communications. In 2005, the government began to include “communications that pass over the internet” as subject to tapping.
If you own or manage a hotel, restaurant, condo complex, etc. and provide Wi-Fi – you MUST read this! Having a network on your property that is CALEA compliant can save you time, money and a lot of aggravation. If your not providing you Wi-Fi as amenity – you should! Wi-Fi (especially with the Smartphone revolution) is quickly becoming the most important amenitity to have…anywhere. Find out more.
Learn more about CALEA from Oliver Oetter here.
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