Partner profile
Smartaira
Smarter Internet and Entertainment for Multifamily Communities
Founded 1972 · Los Angeles, CA · 51-200 employees · Private, VC/PE backed
Partnership Overview
Who Smartaira is built for
Multifamily property owners/operators (apartment complexes, student housing, senior living) needing community-wide managed Wi-Fi and entertainment.
Smartaira is a national independent ISP specializing in managed Wi-Fi and entertainment solutions for multifamily communities. With decades of industry experience, Smartaira delivers hassle-free, community-wide Managed Wi-Fi and entertainment (including DIRECTV via satellite or streaming) in bulk and retail models for apartment communities, student housing, and senior living - backed by 24/7 technical support.
- VerifiedAug 2, 2026 · high confidence
- 3solutions across 2 categories
- 54 yrsin business, since 1972
- 51-200employees
Why teams pick Smartaira
- Multifamily community specialization
- Bulk + retail models
- DIRECTV partnership
- /7 community support
- Decades of industry experience
Probably not a fit
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Get matched insteadRecognition & proof points
- CEO/industry leaders recognized by Parks Associates (Dan Terheggen named a 2023 Top Leader in Technology for Multifami…Analyst recognition
- Numerous 5-star resident support testimonialsProof point
Notable clients
Vendor-reportedServes 75,000+ multifamily units (bulk and retail) across California and the Greater Phoenix area, plus MDU/commercial property owners in 25 states. Named property/brand logos generally not published references are resident and property-manager testimonials.
Our Solutions
Rubber Duck solutions through Smartaira
From first evaluation to day-to-day operations, Rubber Duck Technology helps you get full value from Smartaira's Connectivity & SASE and Communications & CX solutions. We fit them to the systems you already run, remove overlap, and give you a clear view of how they perform, so your team can move faster with fewer surprises.
Connectivity & SASE
Broadband / Business Internet
Smartaira delivers bulk and community-wide internet to multifamily communities, including apartment, student housing and senior living properties, in both bulk and retail subscription models.
- Multifamily specialization Smartaira focuses specifically on community-wide internet for multifamily properties.
- Bulk and retail models Communities can choose bulk or retail subscription options to fit their needs.
Fixed Wireless / 5G
Smartaira offers InstantON internet and managed Wi-Fi to bring fast, hassle-free connectivity online quickly across multifamily communities.
- Rapid activation InstantON internet gets residents connected quickly with minimal setup.
- Hassle-free for communities Managed deployment removes connectivity overhead from property operators.
Communications & CX
TV / Media / Residential
Smartaira provides entertainment solutions for multifamily communities, including DIRECTV via satellite or streaming alongside its managed Wi-Fi.
- DIRECTV partnership A DIRECTV partnership lets Smartaira bundle satellite and streaming entertainment for residents.
- Community-wide entertainment Entertainment is deployed community-wide alongside managed internet.
How Smartaira delivers
24/7 US-based technical support via the 'Smartaira Smart Desk' NOC (expanded through the Blue Rim Networks acquisition); concierge-style customer support; Property Management System (PMS) integration for automated provisioning and QR-code resident onboarding. (vendor-reported)
Services in detail
- Managed Network ServicesDelivered as a fully managed service for the entire community, backed by 24/7 support.
- Installation & Field ServicesDelivered through hands-on implementation and field installation at the community.
- 24/7 SupportDelivered as around-the-clock customer and community support.
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