Flexible-office operators sell connectivity as part of the product, and members notice immediately when it is slow.
Connectivity Counsel advises coworking and shared offices organizations on connectivity, communications, cloud and security. We compare more than 230 providers on your behalf and help you select and implement the right mix, at no cost to you.
What matters most in coworking and shared offices
- High-capacity redundant fiber
- Segmented, secure member Wi-Fi
- Per-tenant voice and networks
- Simple management tools
Recommended solutions for coworking and shared offices
Dedicated Internet Access
Dedicated internet access (DIA) is a private, symmetrical fiber connection with guaranteed bandwidth and a service level agreement, so the speed you buy is the speed you get at all hours.
Managed Wi-Fi and LAN
Managed Wi-Fi and local area network services design, install, monitor and support your wireless and switching infrastructure.
Internet Failover and Backup
Internet failover pairs your primary circuit with a second connection on a different technology or provider, switching automatically when the main link drops.
Managed Firewall
A managed firewall service designs, monitors, patches and updates your perimeter and cloud firewalls around the clock.
Hosted PBX and Business VoIP
A hosted PBX delivers business phone service over the internet, with auto attendants, call routing, voicemail-to-email and mobile apps, and no phone system hardware to maintain.
SD-WAN
A software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) steers traffic across multiple internet and private links in real time, improving application performance and resilience while reducing dependence on costly private circuits.
Compliance and regulatory considerations
Technology decisions in this sector are commonly shaped by member-driven security requirements. We help you shortlist providers whose attestations, contract terms and service designs support those obligations, and we coordinate the documentation your auditors, insurers or customers request. Your own legal and compliance advisors remain the authority on what applies to your organization.
Providers with experience in this sector
4 providers in our portfolio identify real estate as a core market. A sample:
How an engagement works
- Discovery. We review your locations, contracts, invoices and pain points.
- Design and sourcing. We match requirements to providers and collect comparable quotes.
- Selection. You receive a clear comparison of cost, capability, contract terms and risk.
- Implementation and support. We coordinate installation and stay involved for moves, changes, renewals and escalations.
Frequently asked questions
What technology services do coworking and shared offices organizations need most?
Priorities typically include high-capacity redundant fiber, segmented, secure member Wi-Fi and per-tenant voice and networks. Common solutions are dedicated internet access, managed wi-fi and lan and internet failover and backup.
Which compliance requirements affect technology choices in coworking and shared offices?
Decisions are commonly shaped by member-driven security requirements. Connectivity Counsel helps you shortlist providers whose services and documentation support those requirements.
Can Connectivity Counsel support multiple locations?
Yes. We source and coordinate services across single sites, regional groups and nationwide footprints, and can consolidate many local providers under one managed program.
Does it cost anything to use Connectivity Counsel for coworking and shared offices technology?
No. Connectivity Counsel does not charge clients for advisory, quoting or ordering support. Providers compensate us when you choose their service, and you pay the provider directly under the provider's own contract and pricing.
Is Connectivity Counsel tied to a single provider?
No. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor with a portfolio of more than 230 providers. Recommendations are based on your addresses, requirements, budget and timeline, and we show you competing options side by side.