Metro Development Group

Development Name: Metro Development Group

Client Since: 2009

The Broadband Group provides strategic guidance on the planning, deployment, and operations of fiber broadband networks that power Metro’s signature ULTRAFi brand—an amenity-based, Gigabit+ speed internet service designed to enhance quality of life across their communities.
This ongoing collaboration has positioned Metro as an industry leader in delivering broadband as a core community amenity, revolutionizing how residents stream, game, and work in modern communities.

Assignment

In close collaboration with Metro Development Group’s development team, The Broadband Group conducted a comprehensive evaluation of investment strategies and industry alignment opportunities to position broadband connectivity as a defining feature of Metro’s communities. 

This included assessing emerging technologies, market trends, and infrastructure models to ensure that high-performance internet access would not only meet current demands but also scale with future growth. 

Achievements

In 2014, Metro Development Group—guided by The Broadband Group’s strategic counsel—announced a groundbreaking partnership with Bright House Networks to launch Florida’s first residential Gigabit communities. This milestone marked the first investment by a major cable operator (MSO) into a symmetrical Gigabit fiber network, branded as ULTRAFi. The initiative redefined broadband as a core amenity in master-planned communities and set a new standard for connected living.

This pioneering work has not only positioned Metro as a leader in broadband-enabled development but has also drawn national attention. The ULTRAFi initiative and Metro’s broadband-forward approach were prominently featured in The Wall Street Journal, underscoring the significance of broadband as a lifestyle amenity and a driver of real estate innovation.