Swansea flats could be left without broadband upgrade
Thousands of flats in Swansea could miss out on faster, more reliable broadband without urgent action, Openreach has warned.
While more than 100,000 homes and businesses throughout the city are already able to access Full Fibre broadband through Openreach, people living in flats are at risk of being left behind.
Current legislation in England and Wales means that Openreach must secure permission from landlords to install the latest broadband network in flats and apartments. It means an unresponsive owner or landlord could leave the entire building without Full Fibre.
Openreach is urging residents to check their address at openreach.com. If their building isn’t included, they should register their interest on the website and speak to their landlord or housing association to request their help to make Full Fibre available from Openreach.
Full fibre technology offers a faster, more reliable broadband connection. The once-in-a-generation technology enables locals to connect multiple devices at gigabit-capable speeds and will help businesses trade online and compete for decades to come.
Martin Williams, Openreach Partnership Director for Wales, said: “While more than 100,000 Swansea homes and businesses are benefitting from our massive investment in transformational broadband technology, thousands of flats are at risk of missing out.
“We don’t want anyone in Swansea left behind. Full Fibre is a game-changer for how we live and work – and with just a bit of help from landlords and residents, we can make sure everyone benefits.”
Full Fibre technology offers a faster, more reliable connection that keeps up with the demands of today’s digital world.
Whether streaming your favourite show, gaming online, making a video call, managing your finances, or running a business, full fibre keeps everything running smoothly.
Openreach’s full fibre network now reaches more than 20 million properties, and the company plans to extend this to 25 million homes and businesses by the end of 2026, with a belief it can reach as many as 30 million by the end of the decade – with the right investment conditions.
