Setting up internet, networking, and Wi-Fi in a space can be incredibly difficult. It’s why we founded Meter — to remove many of the traditional complexities associated with internet infrastructure today. But before you even get into the complex hardware provisioning, cable installation, and network configuration, you first face the challenge of finding the right internet service provider (ISP). Typically, ISP procurement is complicated and time-consuming, slowing you down from the start. As Meter began to scale and manage more deployments, we found that our installations were often delayed due to lack of visibility into available providers and drawn-out pricing negotiations. To solve for these continued challenges, we built a modern software solution called Meter Connect.
Connect is an intuitive platform that enables you to compare quotes and get set up with an ISP provider in just a few clicks. It removes the complexity of working with ISPs across three core areas: discovery, installation, and management.
Discovery
It’s hard to know where to begin when setting up an ISP connection. You might do a quick Google search, or ask the previous tenant or property manager what they used. This only gives you a fraction of the information needed to make a decision on the best service for your space — are you seeing all of the available options for your area? How does a specific quote compare to other providers?
With Connect, simply input your address and it will return all local ISPs and rank their service quotes to best fit your performance, budget, and scheduling needs. Meter is ISP agnostic and works with over 75 different providers—national, international, and regional—to facilitate the best service, at the best price.
Installation
We provide end-to-end support throughout the installation and go-live process. Once you select a provider, we work on your behalf to negotiate the best price and secure your contract. Our team acts as the primary point of contact with your selected service provider throughout the fulfillment process. This includes the management and coordination of all third parties—property managers, riser management companies, and on-site contacts—to ensure that your connection is installed and patched-in successfully.
Management
Once the install is complete, Meter registers the account, configures auto-pay, and sets up consolidated billing. With consolidated billing, your monthly ISP charges are included in your Meter invoice, delivering a single comprehensive bill for your Meter Network and associated connections.
Our vertically integrated solution gives Meter full visibility into your Network, including real-time monitoring of your ISP connections. We proactively investigate outage and performance issues, alert you to any problems, and work directly with your ISP throughout the resolution process. For all Meter users, we recommend a secondary ISP provider to ensure continual connection.
“Having Meter source, negotiate, and manage our ISP connections for our many locations throughout the Southeast has saved our team so much time, money, and honestly, a lot of headaches,” said Greg Kawalek, Head of Business Ops & Strategy at Switchyards. “I don’t envy them having to deal with multiple ISPs on a daily basis in the slightest, but I definitely appreciate how easy Connect makes it on us!”
Go beyond your ISP
From ISP management to Wi-Fi — we’ve reimagined and built networks the way they should be, from the ground up. Connect is simply another pillar in our commitment to offering a complete connectivity solution.
“We’ve been looking for a networking partner to be a one-stop shop; to own everything from initial procurement of finding the best and cost-effective deals for our internet providers to helping us with installation to overseeing any maintenance repairs or issues.
From an operations standpoint, we have so many things to consider and are moving really fast to get our spaces designed and online. That coupled with the fact that many of us are not networking experts, it's been really beneficial to partner with Meter to keep our members connected.”
To date, we’ve helped thousands of users establish a reliable ISP connection, hassle-free and at substantial cost savings. Whether you're a Meter Network customer or not, anyone can visit our site, enter your address, and get an immediate quote. We’ll negotiate rates on your behalf, handle all ISP customer support, and consolidate your billing for a smooth installation. Get started with Connect today.