When property owners and operators evaluate managed Wi-Fi, the conversation always comes back to one question: how does it impact NOI and ROI? PropTech IQ, a neutral third-party analysis firm specializing in property technology, provided a clear answer when using their Impact Analysis Reports to compare Cambium Networks’ managed Wi-Fi solution with a leading competitor, on a cash-on-cash basis. The findings show a significant financial and operational advantage for properties deploying Cambium’s ONE Network approach.
Independent Validation from PropTech IQ
PropTech IQ is known for their unique SaaS platform that can deliver unbiased, AI-powered ‘Impact Analysis Reports’ designed to quantify the financial return of property technology investments. In this case, PropTech IQ’s platform was used to independently model the cash-on-cash returns for a 316-unit multifamily community, comparing Cambium Networks’ managed Wi-Fi solution against a leading competitor, under identical assumptions (e.g., deployment costs and revenue premiums). By inputting property-specific data and running simulations, PropTech IQ’s analysis provided a trusted, data-backed evaluation of how each solution affects cash flows relative to initial investments, focusing on metrics like annual pre-tax cash yield.
The Cambium Difference: It’s in the Numbers
The results were decisive. Cambium’s solution projected per-unit CapEx at $578 with predictable monthly OpEx of $20. Factoring in a $60 monthly unit premium for the service provided, the analysis forecasted NOI improvements growing from $32,135 in year three to $96,068 annually by year ten. The total valuation impact, however, exceeded $1.4M across the contract term.
In contrast, the competitor’s solution, with a much higher CapEx but the same predictable monthly OpEx of $20, showed significantly slower cashflow positivity, weaker ROI, and reduced NOI uplift. That means property owners face higher risk and delayed returns if they choose the alternative vendor. For investors and operators, those differences directly affect profitability and long-term asset value.
ONE Network Advantage: Economics
What explains this performance gap? Cambium Networks takes a fundamentally different approach to managed Wi-Fi. Rather than delivering isolated access points, Cambium’s ONE Network integrates Wi-Fi, switching, fiber-to-the-room, security, and cloud management into a unified platform.
The Cambium architecture:
- Reduces CapEx by maximizing performance per investment dollar.
- Minimizes OpEx with automation, simplified deployment, and fewer manual processes.
- Enhances Resident Experience through reliable, seamless connectivity across the property.
- Empowers MSPs to scale profitably, differentiate services, and deliver consistent outcomes.
By consolidating the full network stack into a single pane of glass with cnMaestro™ management, Cambium eliminates the inefficiencies and support costs that competitors can’t avoid. The result is superior economics for property owners and more reliable service delivery for MSPs.
The Bigger Picture: Managed Wi-Fi as a Profit Center
As residents increasingly demand fast, secure, and reliable internet, managed Wi-Fi has shifted from being a utility cost to a revenue driver. With Cambium, property owners can confidently market premium connectivity as a differentiator that not only boosts tenant satisfaction but also strengthens long-term financial performance. For MSPs, Cambium’s platform opens the door to delivering high-quality service at a compelling total cost of ownership.
Independent Proof of Cambium’s Value
The PropTech IQ analysis validates what Cambium customers already know: choosing Cambium Networks delivers stronger NOI, higher valuation impact, and more resilient operations than the competition. Property owners seeking predictable financial outcomes and MSPs looking for scalable service delivery both benefit from Cambium’s ONE Network advantage.
The numbers don’t lie: Cambium Networks is the clear choice for managed Wi-Fi in MDUs.