Social housing WiFi that closes the digital divide
Purple's social housing WiFi delivers affordable, reliable internet to every resident, gives staff a platform for service delivery and resident communication, and helps providers drive digital inclusion across their properties - all from one managed solution.
- Affordable, reliable internet for every resident
- A platform for resident communication and service delivery
- Data insights to target support and manage resources
The state of social housing
Challenges in social housing
Providing reliable and affordable internet access to all residents is a significant challenge. Many residents may not have the financial means or technical skills to secure their own internet service, creating a digital divide.
Reliable resident WiFi that bridges the digital divide
Ensuring residents have access to reliable internet is crucial for daily life, from accessing essential services and job opportunities to staying connected with family and friends.
Our multi-tenant WiFi solutions provide seamless, high-speed internet access throughout your properties, bridging the digital divide and enhancing resident satisfaction.
Streamlined service delivery and resident communication
Managing properties, communicating with residents, and handling maintenance requests can be resource-intensive. Efficient communication channels are essential for smooth operations.
Purple WiFi helps streamline operations by providing a platform for targeted communication, service announcements, and feedback collection, reducing administrative overhead.
A communication hub that builds community
Building a sense of community and keeping residents informed about local events and services can be challenging. A central communication hub can foster greater engagement.
Our solutions for social housing
We provide a range of solutions to meet the unique needs of social housing providers, from basic connectivity to advanced analytics.
Multi-Tenant WiFi
Provide secure, high-speed internet access to all residents with our multi-tenant WiFi solution. Key features include:
- Individual network security for each resident
- Easy onboarding and management
- Scalable bandwidth options
Staff WiFi
Equip your staff with reliable WiFi to improve productivity and communication. Our staff WiFi solution offers:
- Secure access to internal systems
- Seamless roaming across properties
- Usage analytics for network optimization
Guest WiFi
Offer secure and easy-to-use WiFi for visitors and contractors in common areas and offices. Features include:
- Customizable splash pages
- Time and bandwidth limits
- Compliance with data privacy regulations
Pricing
We offer flexible pricing plans to suit the needs of any social housing provider. Get a quote today to find the best plan for you.
Connect
- Secure captive portal
- Branded splash pages
- 25 supported languages
- Network analytics
- Monitor speed and venue coverage
- Compliance with major data laws
Capture
- First-party data capture
- CRM integration
- Detailed WiFi analytics
- Behavioral insights
- Email address verification
- Access to our support team
Engage
- Customized access journeys
- Personalized communications
- Advanced WiFi analytics
- Full suite integrations
- Passpoint and profile authentication
- Fully managed service options
Helpful resources
Explore our resources to learn more about how Purple WiFi can benefit your social housing community.
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Frequently asked
How does social housing WiFi help close the digital divide?
Purple provides affordable, reliable internet across your properties so residents without their own connection can access essential services, job opportunities, and stay in touch - a practical step toward digital inclusion.
How does Purple give each resident a secure connection?
Purple provides multi-tenant WiFi that gives every resident individual, secure network access with simple onboarding, so they get a private connection without managing their own router or contract.
Can we use the network to communicate with residents?
Yes. Purple doubles as a communication channel - you can share service announcements, local information, and surveys, and collect feedback, reducing administrative overhead.
Is the resident network secure and content-filtered?
Purple keeps each resident on an isolated connection and includes content filtering, keeping the network safe and private for everyone, including families.
Can we manage WiFi across multiple properties from one place?
Yes. Purple gives housing providers centralized management, monitoring, and analytics across every property from a single dashboard.
Featured products for Social Housing
The Purple platform pieces most Social Housing venues deploy on day one.
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Captive Portal software for Social Housing
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