Plenty of Austin apartments advertise “high-speed internet.” At The Anderson it’s built to a different standard entirely — wired into the building, private to your unit, backed by two providers, and ready the day you move in. Here’s the complete breakdown of what you get, and exactly how it stacks up.
The internet, by the numbers
9,000+
Mbps wired
900+
Mbps WiFi
2
internet providers
<2 min
to connect
0
equipment to buy or rent
What you get
Every benefit, at a glance
Ten things that make the internet here genuinely different — each links to the full story.
01
Speed that isn’t shared
~930 Mbps symmetrical over WiFi 6, dedicated to your unit — uploads as fast as downloads, and a neighbor streaming never slows you down. What that gets you →
02
Two providers, always online
AT&T and Spectrum run in parallel with automatic failover, so one ISP outage won’t take you offline — something no other Austin apartment offers. The redundant setup →
03
On in under two minutes
No ISP account, no install appointment, no modem to rent — connect the day you move in. Move-in day →
04
Private & secure
Your own WPA-encrypted network per unit, isolated from every other home — or the Residents network as you move around. Shared vs. private →
05
Whole-home coverage
A pro-mounted WiFi 6 access point in the ceiling — real coverage in every room, no plug-in router in a corner. Why it’s in the ceiling →
06
True 10-gig wired
A multigig wall port and media panel behind your TV for the fastest, most stable connection money can buy.
07
Connected everywhere
Strong wifi across the amenities — gym & coworking, the pool, the courtyard, even the parking garage.
08
Smart-home ready
Cast to your TV, group speakers, and run smart devices on your unit’s private network. Connecting devices →
09
Clear calls everywhere
Strong wifi means WiFi Calling works where cell can’t reach — interior rooms, elevators, the garage.
10
Yours to customize
Name your own network, or bring your own router and plug straight into the wired feed.
Head to head
The Anderson vs. everyone else
How the internet here compares to a typical Austin apartment’s shared wifi, and to installing a traditional ISP yourself.
| The Anderson BEST | Typical Austin apartment | Traditional home ISP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet speed | ★~930 Mbps symmetrical WiFi 6, dedicated to your unit | ✕Shared building wifi — often 50–300 Mbps with slow uploads | ~300–1000 Mbps down, but uploads are usually far slower |
| Reliability | ★Two providers (AT&T + Spectrum) with automatic failover | ✕A single ISP — one outage takes the whole building offline | ✕A single ISP — one outage takes you offline |
| Move-in & setup | ★Online in under 2 minutes, nothing to install | ~Sign in with a portal password | ✕Open an account, book an install, wait days |
| Monthly cost | ★Included in your monthly tech fee — no separate internet bill | ★Included, but limited and shared | ✕$60–100+/mo, plus equipment & fees |
| Equipment | ★Ceiling AP + 10-gig port included (or bring your own router) | ✕A shared AP you don’t control | ✕Buy or rent a modem and router |
| Your network & privacy | ★Private, WPA-encrypted network per unit | ✕Shared wifi — devices isolated, so casting often breaks | ~Private on your own router, but you manage it |
| In-home coverage | ★Pro-mounted ceiling access point, whole-home | ✕A plug-in router in a corner, with dead zones | ~One router you place and tune yourself |
| Common-area wifi | ★WiFi 7 in the lounge & gym; coverage to pool, courtyard & garage | ✕Spotty or no wifi in shared spaces | ✕None — your unit only |
| Wired connectivity | ★A true 10-gig multigig port + media panel | ✕No wired option | ~1-gig ports on typical consumer gear |
| Smart home & casting | ★Private network — casting & speaker grouping just work | ✕Device isolation blocks casting & grouping | ★Works on your own network |
| Dead-spot calling | ★Strong wifi everywhere for clear WiFi Calling | ✕Weak in garages & interior rooms | ~Depends on the coverage you set up |
| Support | ★On-site, managed by the property | ~Varies by building | ✕Call the ISP and wait on hold |
★best in class~partial / varies✕falls shortComparison reflects common industry standards; specifics vary by property and provider.
The bottom line
Most places offer internet access. The Anderson delivers a better experience — faster and symmetrical, private and secure, always-on with two providers, covered end to end, and included the day you move in. No account, no gear, nothing to wait for.