Broadband Breakfast on April 1, 2026 – MDUs and Broadband Access Challenges

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As federal and state broadband programs push toward universal connectivity, multi-dwelling units remain an important gap to close. From aging in-building wiring to tenant service models and cost allocation, MDUs present a complex set of barriers that don’t exist in single-family deployments. This BroadbandLive session will unpack where deployment efforts are stalling inside apartment buildings and condos, and what it will take to unlock real competition and access.

There’s an Opportunity to Connect America’s 44 Million Apartment Residents

Experts at Broadband Breakfast spotlight managed Wi-Fi, legacy building solutions and bulk Internet as keys.

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Panelists

• Adlane Fellah, Chief Analyst, Maravedis Research
• Alex Karras, Senior Fellow, the Advanced Communications Law & Policy Institute, New York Law School
• Pierre Trudeau, President and Chief Technology Officer, Positron Access Solutions
• Tom Roper, Senior Account Manager, Ruckus Networks
• Bryan Rader, President of MDU, Pavlov Media
• David Young, Vice President of Strategy and Analytics, Cartesian
• Drew Clark (moderator), CEO and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast

Panelist Resources

Adlane Fellah, certified wireless technology specialist (CWTS) and certified wireless network administrator (CWNA), is the Chief Analyst at Maravedis Research, a leading wireless analyst firm he founded in 2002. He has authored numerous landmark reports on wireless convergence and managed connectivity across multiple industries. A recognized thought leader, Mr. Fellah is frequently invited to speak at major wireless and connectivity conferences and to contribute to influential industry publications. He also serves as a long-standing judge for several prestigious telecommunications awards.

Alex Karras is a Senior Fellow at the Advanced Communications Law & Policy Institute (ACLP) at New York Law School. The ACLP studies the array of local, state, and federal legal, regulatory, and public policy issues impacting broadband connectivity. Alex is the ACLP’s data analytics expert, helping to ensure that the program’s analyses are grounded in data, intuitive, and relevant to policy discussions.

Pierre is a seasoned Networking and Technology Executive and Board Member with over 35 years of experience. Pierre Trudeau is internationally recognized as a technology leader. Prior to joining Positron in 2013 to lead the development of Positron’s GAM, Pierre founded Colubris Networks, a leader in advanced Wi-Fi solutions for Hotels, Wireless ISP, Operators and Enterprises in March 2000. Colubris was acquired by Hewlett-Packard in 2008. Pierre is a respected presenter in international conferences and an expert on data communications. He holds multiple networking related patents. 

Tom Roper is a Senior Account Manager at Ruckus Networks, specializing in delivering advanced connectivity solutions for the multi-dwelling unit (MDU) industry, including student housing, senior living, and large multifamily portfolios. He is known for helping owners and operators improve NOI and resident experience through strategic use of Wi-Fi 7, AI-driven network management, and managed service partnerships. With a background that includes experience working at MSPs and ISPs, Tom brings a practical, operator-focused perspective to designing and supporting scalable network solutions.'

Bryan Rader is President of MDU Services at Pavlov Media, an internet company specializing in providing high-speed internet and television services primarily to multi-dwelling units. Prior to this role, he was Executive Vice President at Single Digits, Inc.

David Young is a Vice President in Cartesian’s Boston office, specializing in telecom strategy and analytics consulting. He has worked in telecommunications since 1999, spanning broadband, wireless, cloud, AI, B2C, and B2B markets. David has particular expertise in MDU and bulk markets, including go-to-market planning, sales execution, and public policy.

Breakfast Media LLC CEO Drew Clark has led the Broadband Breakfast community since 2008. An early proponent of better broadband, better lives, he initially founded the Broadband Census crowdsourcing tool to collect and verify broadband data left unpublished by the Federal Communications Commission. As CEO and Publisher, Clark presides over the leading media community advocating for higher-capacity internet everywhere through topical, timely and intelligent coverage. Clark also served as head of the Partnership for a Connected Illinois, a state broadband initiative.