As a landlord, providing a reliable internet connection is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s one of the most important utilities for your tenants. With the UK moving away from old copper lines, now is the right time to future-proof your property
Copper Is Being Switched Off
BT Openreach is retiring the copper phone network across the UK. By 2027, all copper services will be withdrawn. This means that properties still relying on copper connections will face service shutdowns.
👉 Upgrading to Full Fibre now avoids disruption for your tenants and keeps your property compliant.
Full Fibre Increases Property Appeal
Tenants expect fast, reliable internet. In fact, broadband speed is one of the top factors renters consider when choosing a home.
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Higher rental value: Properties with Full Fibre can command higher rents.
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Faster lets: Good broadband makes your property more attractive on listings.
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Better tenant retention: Happy tenants stay longer, reducing your turnover costs.
Reliability Means Fewer Complaints
Copper connections are prone to faults, slow speeds, and interference. That often means more tenant complaints for you to handle.
Full Fibre delivers:
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Consistent speeds (up to 1Gbps and beyond).
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Lower latency for streaming, gaming, and remote work.
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Fewer service issues, meaning fewer support calls from tenants to you.
Futureproof Your Investment
Full Fibre isn’t just faster today — it’s built for tomorrow. As more services (TV, smart home devices, work-from-home platforms) demand higher bandwidth, fibre ensures your property keeps up for years to come.
Easy Upgrade, Minimal Disruption
Rebel Internet works with Openreach & City Fibre to handle all the installation. We’ll liaise with you and your tenants, ensure all permissions are sorted (including wayleaves for MDUs), and keep disruption to an absolute minimum. Once installed, your property is fibre-ready for all future tenants.
In Summary
Staying on copper is a short-term decision that will soon cause problems as the UK switches it off. By upgrading to Full Fibre, you:
✅ Protect your property from obsolescence
✅ Increase rental appeal and value
✅ Reduce tenant complaints
✅ Futureproof your investment
Rebel Internet makes the process simple — so you can keep your tenants connected, happy, and more likely to stay.