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Blackburn-based network operator IX Wireless<\/a>, which is building a new gigabit-capable wireless broadband network for UK ISP 6G Internet<\/a> (NOT related to 6G mobile), has faced criticism after over a hundred residents in part of Bolton came out to protest against their installation of another 15 metre high metal pole (mast).<\/p>\n

The operator, which has previously spoken of an aspiration to cover 250,000 UK premises with their new network by the end of 2021 (we don\u2019t know how far they\u2019ve got) – rising to 4 million by 2025 (here<\/a>), has so far been conducting most of their rollout across several towns and cities (Blackburn, Blackpool, Preston etc.) across the Greater Manchester and Lancashire areas.<\/p>\n

PICTURED – TOP:<\/strong> A similar metal IXW pole mast in Blackburn, including its accompanying street cabinet for the fibre backhaul.<\/div>\n

However, the network they’re building does typically require the deployment of some fairly thick 50ft (15m) tall metal pole masts (regular wood poles are normally around 6-10m and slimmer), which has on a number of occasions attracted complaints from members of nearby communities; especially those in locations where network cables have traditionally all been run underground.<\/p>\n

According to the Daily Mail<\/a>, more than a hundred residents in part of Bolton recently came out on the street to protest against the installation of such poles, which have been described as having all the cosmetic appeal of a “horrific rocket launcher<\/em>“. The protest also included residents from other areas too, where the same masts have been erected, which protestors complain has often occurred without prior consultation.<\/p>\n

Poles like this are typically built using Permitted Development<\/strong> (PD) rights, which means they don\u2019t have to go through the usual planning process and can pop up quite quickly, often without residents getting much of a say, which adds to the frustrations of those who oppose them. Operators usually only need to give the most minimal of prior notices about this (e.g. sticking a notice to a lamp post), which are easily missed.<\/p>\n

But in fairness, IXW\u2019s new masts don’t need to play host to all the ugly overhead cables that would normally adorn the poles used by other fixed line networks.<\/p>\n

A Spokesperson for IX Wireless said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“The network delivers gigabit capable broadband services at a fraction of the cost of other broadband providers. The roll out enables us to provide cheaper broadband to communities across the region.<\/p>\n

The industry is heavily regulated and all structures go through stringent tests and conform to industry standards. This also goes for the placement of the poles and the local council is aware of any work being undertaken.<\/p>\n

Of course we are keen to improve our communications where we can, and in many towns and cities we have weekly meetings with council executives and elected officials to help resolve and communication issues. It is our intention to look at sites within the vicinity that are being highlighted and see how we can improve our service to local residents.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

We should point out that, at present, the fastest residential broadband package available on 6G Internet<\/a>‘s site is not a “gigabit capable<\/em>” (1Gbps+) service or anything like it. But they do offer download speeds of 100Mbps and free installation for just \u00a326.99 per month (currently discounted to \u00a39.99 per month for the first 6 months of service) on a 24-month term. This is fairly competitive on price, albeit in a similar ballpark to the cost of some 80-100Mbps FTTC<\/a>\/P plans on rival networks.<\/p>\n

As hinted above. One catch here is that some of IX Wireless’ deployment locations, such as Bolton, already have rapidly growing coverage via gigabit speed broadband services from fixed line providers like Virgin Media<\/a> (VMO2), Openreach<\/a> and CityFibre<\/a>. As such, it may be harder for IXW to argue that they’re solving a connectivity problem, since they aren’t the only one building and their rivals are currently able to offer much faster packages to homes.<\/p>\n

The latest situation follows shortly after reports by LancsLive (here<\/a>) and Sky News (here<\/a>), which raised questions about an empty office at IXW’s registered Ribble House address and donations to 24 MPs “with no clear reason why<\/em>” (according to Westminster Accounts, the donations totalled \u00a3138,000).<\/p>\n

As for the pole situation in Bolton, it’s by no means the first time that IXW has faced complaints about their metal masts, but they do have that in common with almost every other operator that is deploying telecoms poles across the UK right now. A small group of MPs have even tabled the private Telecommunications Infrastructure (Consultation) Bill<\/strong><\/a> to tackle the issue (here<\/a>). But that seems unlikely to get very far and if it did then it might delay the rollout of gigabit-capable broadband networks more broadly.<\/p>\n

However, history does show that local protests do sometimes result in councils or operators being pressured into ordering the removal of such equipment, although it remains unclear whether that will be the outcome above.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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