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The 2024 Guide to Smart Home Technology for Apartments

In a 2023 SmartRent and Parks Associates survey, 79% of apartment residents said they wanted seamless connectivity, and 48% said they’d pay $79.99 monthly for 1 gigabit WiFi service.

From the SmartRent article, "The 2024 Guide to Smart Home Technology for Apartments" by Abby Quillen

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