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WhiteSky Communications, LLC is a telecommunications company specializing in managed services for multi-dwelling units (MDUs) and businesses. Founded in 2005 by Allen Cory White while he was a college student, the company's initial focus was providing reliable internet to student apartment complexes. This background allowed the founder to address firsthand the specific connectivity issues faced by residents in MDU environments. The company's mission is to provide high-speed, secure, and cost-effective internet, voice (VoIP), and television services to properties. WhiteSky's service model is often bundled with a resident's rent, eliminating the need for separate bills, installation appointments, or long-term contracts. They provide a community-wide Wi-Fi network that offers seamless connectivity within individual units and across common areas like pools and gyms. This managed bulk service is designed to be a simpler and more reliable alternative to traditional service providers. WhiteSky has the ability to work with both new construction and retrofit properties. In 2021, WhiteSky Communications was acquired by RealPage, Inc., a global provider of software and data analytics for the real estate industry. This acquisition integrated WhiteSky's services into RealPage's CommunityConnect platform, which aims to create a single, unified experience for smart building technologies. WhiteSky is regarded for its ability to deliver managed services quickly and at a low cost, serving hundreds of properties and thousands of units. They maintain a 24/7 support and monitoring system to ensure service reliability. The company's business model focuses on providing a better resident experience while also creating a revenue opportunity for property owners. They have expanded from a small, Alabama-based ISP to a nationwide provider, solidifying their position in the MDU telecommunications market. The company also had a subsidiary called WhiteSky Labs, an IT consultancy specializing in API integration, which was a separate entity and was acquired by Capgemini in 2020. This acquisition was unrelated to the telecommunications company.