UK flat owners to get rights to faster, more reliable broadband | Computer Weekly

"In what the UK government believes is a crucial step in its stated drive for national renewal by overcoming roll-out challenges in hard-to-access properties to get more people fast and reliable broadband, UK flat owners have now been given rights to obtain faster, more reliable broadband. Currently, leasehold flat owners don't have a formal right to request a gigabit-capable broadband connection, leaving them hamstrung by slower speeds,"

"Under proposals set out in its new consultation, the UK government is looking at proposed rights for flat-owning leaseholders to request a gigabit-capable broadband connection from their freeholder that cannot be unreasonably refused. It adds that the measures being proposed will remove barriers that slow down gigabit broadband upgrades for blocks of flats across England and Wales, making it easier for people to access the high-speed connectivity they need for work, streaming and staying connected in general."

Leasehold flat owners currently lack a formal right to request gigabit-capable broadband, leaving many with slower speeds and unable to coordinate roll-outs for their buildings. Proposed measures would grant flat-owning leaseholders the right to request a gigabit-capable connection from their freeholder that cannot be unreasonably refused. The proposals aim to remove barriers that slow upgrades for blocks of flats across England and Wales, improving access to high-speed connectivity for work, streaming and general use. The measures would apply to leaseholders, allow leaseholder landlords to apply on renters' behalf, and the consultation runs until 16 February 2026 to inform potential legislation toward 99% gigabit coverage by 2032.

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