Prewar walls, modern problem
Wi-Fi Help for Harlem & Upper Manhattan Apartments
Wi-Fi that reaches the back bedroom.
Brownstones and prewar walk-ups eat Wi-Fi. We measure every room, find out whether it's your walls or your provider, set up the right gear, and show you the before-and-after.
What we help with
Wi-Fi and home internet
Not on the list? Ask anyway. If it plugs in or signs in, there's a good chance we've dealt with it.
Common fixes
- Dead zones in back rooms of railroad and prewar layouts
- Mesh Wi-Fi placed where it actually helps
- Provider router settings cleaned up
- Video calls that freeze or drop
Also
- New router or provider switch set up
- Smart TVs, speakers and printers reconnected
- A guest network for visitors
- Proof to show your provider if it's their fault
Questions people ask
Why is Wi-Fi so bad in prewar buildings?
Thick plaster, brick, and old metal lath block the signal, and the provider's router usually sits by the front door. The bedroom at the far end of a railroad apartment can be three walls away.
Do I just need a faster plan?
Usually not. We measure speed at the router first. If it's fast there and slow in the bedroom, paying your provider for more speed won't help.
Do I have to buy new equipment?
Not always. Sometimes moving the router or changing settings is enough. If you do need gear, we'll tell you exactly what to buy and why before the visit.
Three ways in
Tell us what's going on
Call or text if that's easier. We'll ask a few questions and find a time that works.
Text instead · help@uptowntech.nyc
We'll get back to you within the day.