Solutions for MDUs
Because of their density, infrastructure access and potential for network “noise,” MDUs require specialized broadband solutions
As connectivity has emerged as an essential service, MDU managers can now offer broadband to residents as an amenity and strategic differentiator. With more people working from home, remote learning and depending on broadband, MDU infrastructure must be reliable, cost-effective and offer faster speeds and a better broadband experience than ever before.
Zhone has a long history of offering solutions optimized for MDUs and mixed-use buildings.
Let Zhone help you unleash hyper-fast broadband and deliver a gigabit end-user experience to your MDUs.
A Variety of Solutions for the Wide Variety of MDU Scenarios
Gfast Brings Fiber Speeds Over Copper
Access to in-building infrastructure can often be problematic in MDUs, Gfast provides gig speeds over copper
Wi-Fi Contention Can be Problematic in MDUs
Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6 and now Wi-Fi 7 both limit radio signal contention, making Wi-Fi a viable in-building option
Fast Fiber Turn-up Can be an Extraordinary Advantage
Some Zhone customers serving MDUs have achieved 60-second subscriber provisioning time
UK Gigabit Broadband Innovator 4th Utility Leverages Zhone to Turn-up Prospective Customers in 60 Seconds
4th Utility is an independent broadband Internet Service Provider (ISP) that partners with residential and commercial landlords to bring fast, reliable broadband to MDU residents. Their 60-second installation process stands in contrast to the nearly 5-day average for their competitors.
Zhone Gfast Solutions Bring Gigabit Experience over Copper to MDUs
Featuring multi-gigabit speeds over existing in-building infrastructure and a variety of port densities and form factors, DZS fiber-to-the-building (FTTB) solutions leverage cutting-edge Gfast profile 212a technology, capable of supporting data transmission rates of almost 2 Gigabits per second (Gbps) over the short copper and coaxial loops typical of MDUs globally. The enhancements to the Zhone FTTB solutions portfolio open powerful new opportunities for service providers and developers seeking to address the needs of MDUs worldwide, bringing subscribers in bandwidth-hungry but copper-rich apartment and commercial buildings rapidly into the hyper-connected world with optimized systems capable of gigabit+ speeds.
Unleash hyper-fast MDU broadband with Zhone.
When it comes to delivering MDU broadband, Zhone has you covered
There are a variety of ways to address the challenges of bringing broadband to MDUs. Zhone has a solution for virtually any scenario, ranging from high to low density copper or fiber, to solving Wi-Fi-related problems, to solving unique powering issues.
Gfast
Providing gigabit+ speeds over copper finally puts MDU residents on par with fiber homes, which had been a historical challenge
Wi-Fi 6 Spectrum Management
Zhone Wi-Fi 6-enabled gateways support multi-user MIMO and OFDMA as well as Easy Mesh R2.0 to minimize in-building contention
Reverse Power Feed
The availability of this feature in Gfast units accelerates time-to-market by circumventing typical power access challenges
Hospitality
Vietnam’s 6-star Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake Hotel picks Zhone to transform guest experience, unlock cost savings, and deliver world-class multi-service performance, quality and security
Commercial Properties
Zhone and Andorix Help Global Real Estate Company Complete Fiber-based Smart Building Transformation
Campus / Education
Zhone Delivers a World-Class Experience Cost-Effectively to Washington State University’s Global Scholars Hall Residential Facility
