[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":13},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f1wfnu3giqnfih":3},{"id":4,"publishedAt":5,"coverImageUrl":6,"published":7,"contentHtml":8,"excerpt":9,"sourceCommit":10,"title":11,"slug":4,"updatedAt":12},"future-proofing-the-city-how-coss-fiber-expansion-impacts-commercial-real-estate","2025-10-01T06:00:00Z","https:\u002F\u002Ffirebasestorage.googleapis.com\u002Fv0\u002Fb\u002Fampelicre.firebasestorage.app\u002Fo\u002Fblog_assets%2Ffuture-proofing-the-city-how-coss-fiber-expansion-impacts-commercial-real-estate%2F68fa8fd91cfe534c771ed1ff_ChatGPT%20Image%20Oct%2023%2C%202025%2C%2002_28_01%20PM.png?alt=media&token=b555a71f-993f-43f6-a458-0a10306c88f4",true,"\u003Ch3>What’s Happening in Colorado Springs?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Colorado Springs Utilities is in the midst of rolling out a \u003Cstrong>$600 million citywide fiber optic internet network\u003C\u002Fstrong>, aiming to bring \u003Cstrong>ultra-fast, high-reliability internet access\u003C\u002Fstrong> to homes and businesses alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The public-private partnership includes \u003Cstrong>Ting Internet\u003C\u002Fstrong> as the network operator and is expected to reach \u003Cstrong>nearly every address\u003C\u002Fstrong> over the next few years.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This isn’t just a utility upgrade — it’s a \u003Cstrong>commercial real estate game-changer\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Why Fiber Matters for CRE Owners, Tenants & Investors\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Ch4>1. \u003Cstrong>High-Speed Connectivity is No Longer Optional\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Tenants now consider reliable fiber internet as \u003Cstrong>critical infrastructure\u003C\u002Fstrong> — especially:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul role=\"list\">\u003Cli>Tech startups\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Government contractors\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Medical providers\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Engineering and defense firms\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Hybrid or remote teams\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Buildings without access to competitive fiber options are already falling behind in lease-up speed and tenant retention.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Fast internet used to be a perk. Now it’s a dealbreaker.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>2. \u003Cstrong>Office and Flex Users Are Getting Smarter\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>More tenants are asking:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul role=\"list\">\u003Cli>“What providers are in the building?”\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>“Is fiber already connected?”\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>“What’s the expected install time?”\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>For Class B and older properties, the new utility rollout gives owners a second chance to compete with newer, tech-enabled buildings — if they act early to prepare.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>3. \u003Cstrong>Retail & Mixed-Use Centers Benefit Too\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Fiber supports more than just office tenants:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul role=\"list\">\u003Cli>POS systems\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Smart lighting & HVAC\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Security and access controls\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Digital signage & customer Wi-Fi\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Centers that advertise \u003Cstrong>“fiber-ready”\u003C\u002Fstrong> in their leasing materials can stand out — especially to chains, franchises, and tech-enabled small businesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>4. \u003Cstrong>Future Value: A Sellable Feature\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Just like ample parking or energy-efficient HVAC, fiber infrastructure adds to a building’s \u003Cstrong>resale value and cap rate potential\u003C\u002Fstrong> — especially as digital demand outpaces physical space.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Whether you're planning to lease, sell, or refinance, this utility shift adds value when positioned well.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>What to Do Now\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul role=\"list\">\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Check fiber availability at your properties\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr\u002F>Ting and CSU offer address lookup tools and deployment timelines.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Prep your leasing materials\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr\u002F>Promote “fiber-ready” status if available, or “coming soon” to signal forward-thinking infrastructure.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Talk to tenants\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr\u002F>Knowing which tenants care most can help you prioritize where to invest in connectivity upgrades.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Let’s Talk\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Need help positioning your property around connectivity?\u003Cbr\u002F>Want to market your space as fiber-ready?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ampeli CRE can help you strategize based on what today’s tenants actually care about.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>‍\u003C\u002Fp>","Colorado Springs' fiber expansion is reshaping CRE. Learn how it impacts leasing, value, and digital infrastructure for owners and tenants.","ca250b7","Future-Proofing the City: How COS’s Fiber Expansion Impacts Commercial Real Estate","2026-02-20T18:54:35.632Z",1791390461115]