Dark spec suites
Without a network in place, new tenants face weeks of ISP and integrator coordination before they can open the doors. Vacancy lasts longer than it should.
Meter by TeamShield Group | Commercial Real Estate
Connectivity is the new amenity. Make it your leasing advantage.
Meter puts enterprise-grade internet, Wi-Fi, wired, and cellular in your buildings as one managed subscription, with no upfront capex. Delivered, secured, and supported locally by TeamShield Group, Meter's #1 channel partner in New England.
- Tenant-ready suites on day one
- One predictable monthly cost
- Local Boston delivery and support
94%of tenants moving into suites with Meter pre-installed choose to activate it
8-10 wkstypical tenant wait to get online without pre-installed networking
Up to 7%rent premium for buildings with best-in-class connectivity
6 wksaverage from contract signing to pre-installation in your vacant suites
Sources: Meter landlord overview (2026), wiredscore.com/meter, and Meter newsroom (March 25, 2026).
"Technology should enable strategy not become the strategy."
The challenge
Connectivity is as critical as power or water. Getting it is slow, complex, and fragmented.
Prospects tour with their phones out, checking signal before they ask about parking. The traditional tenant fit-out process turns that moment into a liability.
8-10 wksprocess from lease signed to online
5+vendors to coordinate
$30kavg upfront hardware and labor ($2-4 per sq ft)
Poorongoing network support
$0residual value at lease end
Source: Meter landlord overview, 2026.
Dead zones and dropped calls
Garages, cores, and basements kill cell service. Traditional DAS projects can run into seven figures and take a year or more.
Capex cliffs
Network hardware ages out on a cycle. Refreshes land in the capital plan as surprises and compete with every other building priority.
Vendor sprawl
Multiple ISPs, cabling contractors, integrators, and MSPs. When something breaks, nobody owns it and your property team takes the call.
Unsecured building systems
Access control, cameras, HVAC, and BMS all ride the network. Flat, unmonitored networks put tenants and operations at risk.
The Meter solution
Meter makes your building's network a utility. TeamShield Group delivers it locally.
Meter designs, builds, and runs the full network stack. As Meter's #1 channel partner in New England, TeamShield Group delivers, secures, and supports it for the owners and tenants who depend on it.
Product
Vertically integrated hardware and software for performance, reliability, and security.
Pricing
Predictable monthly costs based on square footage or number of locations.
Process
Software-driven design, provisioning, and installation for faster go-live.
Meter
Full-stack network infrastructure
- Internet, wired, Wi-Fi, and cellular on hardware Meter designs and manufactures
- ISP management: procurement, contract negotiation, consolidated billing, and automatic failover
- Neutral-host cellular supporting all three major carriers over standard Ethernet
- Design, installation, monitoring, support, and lifecycle refresh
- One vendor, one invoice, no upfront costs
- WiredScore, now part of Meter: Meter acquired the global connectivity certification standard in 2026
What TeamShield Group brings to Meter
Local delivery, security, and AI
- Boston-area engineering team for assessment, deployment coordination, and on-site support
- Managed and co-managed IT for owners and the tenants who want a hand
- Cybersecurity layer: OT/BMS segmentation, next-gen firewall, ZTNA, and SOC/MDR options
- AI readiness and governance through the AEGIS Method
- One accountable local partner for owners, property teams, and OPMs
One predictable monthly cost.
Hardware, software, security, ISP management, support, and installation roll into one fee. Meter offers capital lease structures, and contracts can be structured under ASC 842. Confirm treatment with your accounting team.
Move-in ready suites
Your space. Move-in ready. Day one.
Meter pre-installs enterprise networking in your vacant suites before a tenant ever tours. As easy to turn on as power or water, and at no cost to you. When prospects walk in, they are standing in an office that is ready to work.
- No upfront or carry cost while the suite is vacant
- No risk: hardware removed at no cost if the tenant opts out
- No impact to base building systems
- Tenant choice: Meter Network is ISP agnostic
- Leasing support: ready-to-use messaging, materials, and leasing team training
- 1Before leasePre-install
Meter designs, funds, and installs. No cost to the owner, no impact to base building systems, no risk.
- 2At lease signingActivate
The tenant activates service. No 8-10 week installation delay and no vendor juggling.
- 3After move-inManage
Meter handles all support, upgrades, and monitoring, with TeamShield Group as your local partner.
Where Meter can pre-install
The offerFree for landlordsAvailable for a limited introductory period
Not applicable
Core and shell
Tenants can be referred directly to Meter instead.
Applicable
Whitebox
Makes blank-canvas space digitally ready without a spec suite build.
Applicable
Second-gen
Refreshes second-gen space without a full rebuild, so older fit-outs compete with newer suites.
Applicable
Move-in ready / spec
Completes the move-in ready offer with turnkey connectivity.
Eligible suite size: 5,000 to 30,000 sq ft, within buildings of 50,000+ sq ft.
Pre-install timeline
Contract signing to installation takes about 6 weeks on average.
- 1Contract signed
Your building contact provides floor plans for the relevant suites.
- 2Site survey
Meter visits on-site to inform the design. A local contact provides suite and IT closet access.
- 3Design review
Meter validates the design with your team. Sign-off triggers the hardware order.
- 4Installation
Hardware ships in advance. A 10,000 sq ft suite typically takes 2-3 business days.
- 5Promotion
Marketing and leasing teams get ready-to-use messaging and materials.
What gets installed
An enterprise network in every suite.
Every installation is enterprise-grade by design, bespoke to each suite, and ready to activate on day one.
- IT rack
- Wi-Fi access points
- Switches
- Firewall
- Power distribution units
- Cabling
Why tenants choose Meter
3xfaster network go-live
Pre-installed networking ready for tenants to activate on day one.
30%savings over the network lifecycle
No upfront hardware cost and one predictable monthly networking cost.
80%fewer support tickets
A fast, reliable, secure, high-performing network.
99.6%renewal rate
A reliable, low-friction network experience tenants keep.
Source: Meter landlord overview, 2026.
The math
Zero capex. One monthly rate.
Meter's monthly rate covers the hardware, software, ongoing maintenance, and support that keep your tenants' network up and running. Meter typically saves office tenants 30% over the lifecycle of a network.
Request the landlord overview| Traditional process | Meter Network | |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | $10,000 | Included |
| Hardware | $20,000 | Included |
| Licensing | $250/month | Included |
| Network management | $1,000/month | Included |
| ISP coordination | DIY (5-10 hours) | Included |
| Pricing | CapEx: $30,000 Monthly OpEx: $1,250 | CapEx: $0 Monthly OpEx: $1,500 |
Illustrative values; final cost based on sq ft, design and tenant requirements.
Proof
Owners are already leasing faster with Meter.
Tishman Speyer
National portfolio
100%of tenants in leased pre-installed suites activated
10+buildings activated
All spec suites pre-installed with Meter Network. Meter is the preferred internet and Wi-Fi provider, including common areas, giving one consistent experience across the US portfolio.
"One of our tenants had a really positive experience with Meter, so we installed Meter where it could be a really additive experience for our leasing efforts."Jenny Wong, Managing Director, Tishman Speyer
301 Howard Street
DivcoWest, San Francisco, CA
92%tenant adoption: 11 of 12 new tenants activated
12 moto full lease-up
150,000 sq ft of vacancy in a highly competitive market. Meter Network pre-installed across 12 spec suites, with tailored leasing materials and standardized technical documentation to streamline due diligence.
Flex+ by Irvine
National portfolio
< 2 mofor Ross Stores and S&P Global to sign after pre-install
6.4Msq ft of pre-install planned over 2026
1.2M sq ft of Flex+ vacancy, with a "move-in ready" promise undermined by a lack of day-one connectivity. Meter pre-installed vacant Flex+ suites at no cost and made connectivity part of the leasing pitch.
Case studies and figures provided by Meter (Meter landlord overview, 2026).
Use cases by asset type
Built for the buildings you own and operate.
Office and coworking
- Spec suites that tour with Wi-Fi and cellular live
- Amenity floors, lobbies, conference centers, and roof decks
- Flexible, multi-tenant networks for coworking and flex space
Multifamily
- Leasing office, lounges, fitness, and coworking amenities
- Garage and core cellular coverage residents notice
- Secure networks for access control, cameras, and smart locks
Life science and lab
- Resilient connectivity with ISP failover for always-on operations
- Segmented networks for lab instruments, IoT, and building systems
- Security and compliance posture tenants will ask about
Mixed-use and retail
- Guest Wi-Fi with isolation for shoppers and visitors
- One managed stack across retail, office, and residential components
- Cellular for public areas, parking, and back of house
How it works
From walkthrough to always-on, in five steps.
- 01
Building Network Assessment
TeamShield Group reviews tenant connectivity, cellular coverage, building system security, and your capex exposure. You get a one-page scorecard.
- 02
Design and proposal
Meter and TeamShield Group design the network for your floors, suites, and common areas, at one monthly price with no upfront hardware.
- 03
Install and cutover
Meter's deployment team installs and validates. TeamShield Group coordinates with your property team, OPM, and tenants so operations keep moving.
- 04
Operate and secure
Proactive monitoring and support from Meter, with TeamShield Group's managed IT and cybersecurity layered on for owners and tenants.
- 05
Refresh and evolve
Lifecycle management through refresh is part of the service. Add suites, buildings, cellular, and AI use cases as your portfolio grows.
What TeamShield Group brings: security and AI
A connected building is a target. Run it like one.
Meter's network ships with a zero trust architecture: blocked ingress ports and inter-VLAN traffic denied by default, encrypted tunnels, guest isolation, and modern authentication. TeamShield Group builds the security program around it.
OT and BMS segmentation
Keep HVAC, access control, cameras, and elevators isolated from tenant traffic.
Tenant isolation
Each tenant on its own secure network, with guest access separated.
Detection and response
SOC/MDR options so someone is watching the network at 2 AM.
AI on clean data
Building and network data, governed and ready for analytics and AI operations.
The AEGIS Method
TeamShield Group's framework for adopting AI safely and with measurable value, on top of your Meter network.
- AAssessBaseline systems, data, risk, and readiness
- EEnvisionPrioritize use cases tied to NOI and tenant experience
- GGovernPolicies, access, and controls before scale
- IImplementDeploy, integrate, and train your teams
- SSustainMonitor, measure, and improve over time
Why TeamShield Group for Meter
Your local Meter partner: #1 in New England, right up Route 128.
Local and accountable
Headquartered in Burlington, MA. A Boston-area team that deploys and supports Meter, walks your buildings, knows your property managers, and picks up the phone.
Network plus security plus AI
Meter runs the network. TeamShield Group adds cybersecurity, managed IT, and AI consulting to the same engagement.
Enterprise pedigree
Leadership background at McKinsey, Dell Technologies, and RSA, plus a prior technology exit. Engineering talent from MIT, IIT, and Bentley.
Part of Boston's AI community
Official AI consulting sponsor of Boston AI Week, where our founder is a founding board member. Host of an executive event series at The Legacy Club of Boston.
FAQ
Questions owners ask us.
Is there an upfront cost?
No upfront hardware purchase. Meter's subscription covers hardware, software, security, ISP management, support, and installation for one monthly fee. For eligible vacant suites, pre-installation is free for landlords, with no carry cost while the suite is vacant.
Can tenants still choose their own internet provider?
Yes. Meter Network is ISP agnostic. Tenants can use any provider, or Meter can help them select one.
What if a tenant does not want the pre-installed network?
Meter removes its hardware at no cost. There is no upfront or carry cost while the suite is vacant, so the owner carries no risk.
Which spaces qualify for pre-installation?
Whitebox, second-gen, and move-in ready or spec suites of 5,000 to 30,000 sq ft, in buildings of 50,000+ sq ft. Core and shell space does not qualify, but those tenants can be referred directly to Meter. The program is free for landlords for a limited introductory period.
How long does pre-installation take?
About 6 weeks on average from contract signing to installation. A 10,000 sq ft suite typically takes 2-3 business days to install.
How does Meter Cellular compare to DAS?
Meter Cellular uses neutral-host technology that supports all three major carriers and runs over a single Ethernet cable, with no coaxial build-out or large equipment rooms. Meter cites deployment in weeks versus a year or more for active DAS, at a monthly cost.
Does this touch our base building systems?
Meter's suite installs are designed with no impact to base building systems. Where building systems do connect, TeamShield Group segments and secures them.
Who supports the network day to day?
Meter provides proactive monitoring and support. TeamShield Group is your local Meter partner for managed IT, cybersecurity, and on-site coordination. Tenant IT teams that want control can co-manage.
What does the Building Network Assessment include?
A complimentary review of one building covering tenant connectivity, cellular coverage, network and building system security, and capex-to-opex impact, delivered as a one-page scorecard.
Get started
Book a Building Network Assessment.
Pick one building. We will show you where connectivity is costing you leases, where security gaps sit, and what one monthly subscription would replace.
- Call(617) 798-1766
- Email[email protected]
- Visit50 Burlington Mall Road, Suite G12, Burlington, MA 01803
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