IX Wireless are responsible for 6G internet poles and masts going up all over Bolton, including one on Brodick Drive in Breightmet.
But this pole has now been removed without any explanation from IX Wireless.
Previously, Labour Cllr Sean Fielding for the Breightmet ward, has been approached about the internet pole on Brodick Drive and another one which was due to be placed on Kilmory Drive but this was rejected.
He said: “People have seen that there are some changes in Breightmet because IX Wireless are redesigning their network.
“They were challenged and have perhaps done their own research and do not need some apparatus, therefore some wooden poles have been removed.
“Some of it is because of us being pushier but some of it is because they do not need all of the things they install anymore.”
Cllr Fielding said IX Wireless then suggested Moffat Close after Kilmory Drive was rejected, but this has not happened either.
He said: “Residents objected to Kilmory Drive and the alternative was Moffat Close, but this has not happened.
“IX Wireless seem to be looking again at what they are doing following our opposition but also because they are reassessing their own designs.”
People in an IX Wireless Facebook group also noticed antennas going up on top of the existing internet poles, sparking concern on permissions.
Kevan Egan said: “I’m absolutely appalled that this is being allowed to happen using legislation that was designed to allow easier access to the internet in rural areas.
“It is to ride roughshod over people’s neighbourhoods with unnecessary and unwanted street clutter in areas that are already well served for internet.
“Ignoring telecommunications best practice and installing multi-thousands of wooden poles across Greater Manchester and beyond instead of burying the cables is ludicrous.”
Cllr Fielding reiterated that permission was not required for the poles but the antennas would need prior approval.
He said: “If they are not doing this, then they will be challenged, and residents need to notify the council if they do not believe permission has been done so the council can take appropriate action.”
