MDU connectivity consolidation is not one story but three – told from the perspective of who owns the operators doing the consolidation. Maravedis Research sorts the MSP segment by ownership, …
Adlane Fellah
Adlane Fellah
Mr. Fellah is a veteran industry analyst and investor with 25 years experience in the telecom sector. He authored various landmark reports on Wi-Fi, 5G and technology trends in various industries including residential, enterprise and industry 4.0. He is regularly asked to speak at leading wireless and to contribute to various influential portals and magazines such as Fierce, RCR Wireless, Rethink Wireless, The Mobile Network, IoT for All to name a few. He is a Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) and Certified Wireless Technology Specialist (CWTS). He also regularly serves as judge for the Glomo Awards (GSMA), Fierce, Glotel, WBA Awards and WiFi Now Awards.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Why consolidation will reshape MDU connectivity (part 2/3) – Analyst Angle >
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Consolidation is reshaping MDU connectivity (part 1/3) – Analyst Angle >
Scale is becoming the defining advantage in MDU connectivity. In part 1 of a three-part series, analyst-consultancy Maravedis examines how economics, capital, and operator strategy are accelerating market consolidation. Strategic …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">HPE Discover 2026 – the full-stack agentic enterprise (Analyst Angle) >
The agentic enterprise gets a full stack, and a third answer to the one-platform question – all the latest from HPE Discover 2026, courtesy of Adlane Fellah at Maravedis Research. …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Bleeding subs, flat ARPU – the MDU answer US broadband keeps circling (Analyst Angle) >
A Maravedis analyst’s view on the Q1 2026 reckoning for fixed broadband, and why the economics of multifamily are quietly becoming the most interesting line in the deck. – Q1 …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Cisco Live – the agentic network, and questions for the channel (Analyst Angle) >
Cisco Live 2026 signals the arrival of the agentic network, built around Cloud Control, AI-driven operations and security. But for managed connectivity providers, the real test remains simpler licensing, channel …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Wi-Fi 7 in MDUs – what the tech actually delivers (Analyst Angle) >
More than 80 percent of U.S. rental units are in MDUs that predate modern structured cabling, and new construction accounts for only a fraction of that total each year. For …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">SMB Wi-Fi in 2026 – one dominant vendor, one frustrated channel (Analyst Angle) >
New research into the SMB Wi-Fi market reveals how managed service providers choose networking vendors, where leading platforms succeed or fail, and why support, integrations, channel economics, and ecosystem lock-in …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">How managed Wi-Fi is reshaping BTR and MPC communities (Reader Forum) >
For years, the managed Wi-Fi conversation in residential real estate has centered on the apartment building: a single structure, a defined footprint, a property manager with a clear mandate to …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">How ISPs can win in a saturated US broadband market (Analyst Angle) >
US broadband has rapidly transformed, with fiber, fixed wireless and satellite expanding competition. As coverage rises and prices fall, ISPs must shift focus toward retaining subscribers and securing long-term revenue, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">The building is the network (part 1) – dumb Wi-Fi is dead (Analyst Angle) >
Multi-dwelling unit (MDU) service providers have spent years building excellent Wi-Fi networks and collecting predictable fees. The ceiling on what that network can generate is gone. For years, the managed …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Born in the USA – your next Wi-Fi router will be made in America (Analyst Angle) >
The FCC has tightened supply chain security rules to bann new foreign-made consumer routers. Existing devices are unaffected, but vendors face strict domestic manufacturing demands, which will reshape competition as …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Wi-Fi takeaways from Mobile World Congress (Analyst Angle) >
As the industry’s largest annual gathering for connectivity and telecommunications, MWC serves as a bellwether for where wireless technology is heading. Among the many themes on display at the 2026 …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">WPA3: Why Wi-Fi security is more nuanced than you think (Analyst Angle) >
WPA3 adoption in multi-dwelling units presents a unique set of challenges The Wi-Fi industry loves a good checklist. WPA3 support? Check. Six gigahertz? Check. Protected management frames? Check. But as …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">The bulk-managed Wi-Fi industry needs economic ammunition — Now (Analyst Angle) >
Managed Wi-Fi eliminates redundant truck rolls, avoids duplicate wiring, and enables smart building technology A regulatory storm is gathering as state legislatures from California to Colorado to New York advance …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Wi-Fi 2026 predictions: What to expect in the year ahead (Analyst Angle) >
The intersection of AI and Wi-Fi will be the dominant theme in 2026 and beyond As 2025 draws to a close, I had the opportunity to speak with three of …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Who can property owners trust? Navigating telecom consultants in a fast-moving tech environment (Analyst Angle) >
Connectivity is no longer an optional amenity but a critical infrastructure in multifamily housing The technology landscape in multifamily housing is shifting faster than most property owners and asset managers …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">The 10 companies to watch at OPTECH 2025 (Analyst Angle) >
The picks include companies whose solutions are influencing how multifamily communities operate, connect, and engage residents As one of the official OPTECH 2025 Influencers, I’m excited to attend this year’s premier multifamily …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Verizon acquires Starry Internet amid leadership transition (Analyst Angle) >
For Verizon, Starry represents a strategic solution to challenges related to how 5G-based FWA impacts cell performance Verizon has had an eventful week with three major announcements: the departure of …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Evaluating multifamily telecom consultants (Analyst Angle) >
Who should property owners and asset managers trust when it comes to their telecom consultants? When property owners sign connectivity deals worth millions, who’s really looking out for their interests? …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">What multifamily property owners really think about their telecom partnerships (Analyst Angle) >
Survey shows internet now treated as essential utility, but gaps in strategy and service hinder performance in multifamily properties Maravedis Research recently completed its annual Property Owners’ Telecom Strategy & Sentiment …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Wi-Fi for Matter certification and Matter 1.4.2: What they mean for smart homes and MDUs (Analyst Angle) >
New Wi-Fi developments are shaping how IoT devices interoperate in homes, apartments, and MDUs The connected living landscape has seen two major developments recently — the Wi-Fi for Matter certification …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Multifamily connectivity: Why MSPs outperform traditional ISPs (Analyst Angle) >
From fewer complaints to stronger reviews — why MSPs in multifamily sectors are beating big ISPs at their own game When it comes to internet service, customers are frustrated. Year …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Where is HPE in the AI networking race? (Analyst Angle) >
What are HPE’s technological differentiators, financial performance, and the challenges it faces? Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a defining theme in the networking sector. Vendors are racing to deliver automation, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">WPA3 in MDUs: Stronger security, tougher deployment? (Analyst Angle) >
As Wi-Fi 6E/7 spreads, owners and MSPs push for secure, reliable connectivity — yet WPA3’s mandatory role in MDUs complicates adoption The multi-family connectivity landscape is changing rapidly. With Wi-Fi …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Breaking tech silos in hospitality (Analyst Angle) >
A single hospitality property may rely on a dozen or more vendors for Wi-Fi, voice, video, access control, and more The hospitality industry has always been a proving ground for …