BT have announced that they are looking for 1,000 blocks of flats around the UK to trial super fast broadband into such properties.

They would initially offer 100Mbit/s as part of this pilot scheme but by around April increase this to 300Mbit/s if any of the guinea pig flats wanted this during the pilot. DVD quality is 2Mit/s so 100Mbit/s is amazingly fast let alone 300MBit/s.

High broadband speeds make working from home easier and more feasible. People who work from home spend more money locally and help make the area safer through passive surveillance – keeping an eye out for neighbours homes. Homeworkers also produce less CO2 by not travelling to and from work despite keeping homes warm during the day.

I’ve highlighted this BT search for blocks to participate to my groups Housing spokesperson who has asked if Southwark Council plan to take part – fingers cross they do.

If you live in a block of flats and want super fast broadband let your management company know about this offer. If you get stuck let me know.