No market competition?

Hi

I've recently bought a new build flat in a central London area. I've just found out that I can only use a single broadband/ phone line provider (a new company called 'See the Light') as no other companies (e.g. BT, Virgin, etc.) are allowed to connect to the fibre optic cables installed by this company at the property. Despite pre-purchase enquiries etc. by my solicitor, this information has only just come to light and it somehow just doesn't sit well with me as there is no market competition to drive the prices down. As it is, it will cost me double the amount I wanted to pay for broadband/ phone line (although they supposedly provide services at much faster speeds of 10mb + min.). Is this even legal? If so, is there any way I can get around having to pay so much money for basic broadband requirements?

Thanks for any help!

if the property owner/landlord will not allow another telco to provide services to the building there is not a lot you can do about it.
I dont think it falls within Ofcom's remit.

Although the fibre cables may be out of bounds, is there anything that stops you having a normal BT copper connection? On which you would be able to get nearly every ISP in the country and probably a good choice of LLU as well. Perhaps even FTTC.

Yes its allowed, and it is expected that a solicitor will determine this sort of clause when buying a property, just like they should check what rules are regarding parking (e.g. some properties have rules of no caravans)

If you aren't allowed a copper phone line via Openreach, then still the option of a mobile broadband or other solution such as wireless.

Did solicitor give you details on things like Sky satellite dishes?