New study results released by the Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Council found that fast and reliable fiber broadband increases both rental and property values in multiple dwelling units (MDUs). According to this survey, the availability of broadband service increases rental values by 8 percent and property values in MDUs by 2.8 percent.
The study by RVA Market Research & Consulting estimates that fiber can add 11 percent to net income for MDU owners and operators per average dwelling unit. In the results, MDU residents also rated fast and reliable broadband as the single most important amenity.