Olilo Freedom v5.0 · Cheshire · Coming soon

5Gbps Full Fibre Broadband
in Appleton Thorn

Symmetric multi-gig on the Freedom Fibre network. Static IPv4. No CGNAT. No throttling. Built for the people in Appleton Thorn who actually use what they pay for.

5Gbps Symmetrical
Static IP
BYO Router
No CGNAT
Cheshire

5Gbps Freedom Fibre in Appleton Thorn

Appleton Thorn sits in the patch of Cheshire countryside where the Freedom Fibre rollout has produced the biggest single jump in speeds for the average resident. Olilo's 5Gbps Freedom Fibre tier is the option for anyone who wants the symmetric, no-CGNAT, static-IP version of that build rather than a watered-down resale.

Coverage runs through the village centre, the lanes around Stretton Road, and out toward Lyons Lane.

Why 5Gbps actually matters in Appleton Thorn

FTTC~70 Mbps

Copper to the house. Asymmetric, capped, peak-time choke.

Standard FTTP~1 Gbps

Genuine fibre, but usually asymmetric and CGNAT'd.

Olilo 5Gbps5 Gbps

Symmetric XGS-PON. Static IP. No CGNAT. No throttling.

What you actually get with Olilo in Appleton Thorn

Static IPv4 & /48 IPv6

Public, dedicated IPv4 plus a /48 IPv6 prefix. Custom reverse DNS available.

5Gbps Symmetric

Real symmetric multi-gig - your upload matches your download, no asterisks.

No CGNAT

Direct, routable internet. No carrier-grade NAT, no hidden proxies.

Bring Your Own Router

Use enterprise gear, UniFi, MikroTik, OPNsense or your own OpenWrt build.

BGP / BYOIP

Want to bring your own IPs? We support BGP for that exact reason.

No Throttling

Your bandwidth is your bandwidth. No 'fair usage' tricks at peak times.

Coverage

Rolling out across WA4 in Appleton Thorn

Olilo connects homes in Appleton Thorn on the Freedom Fibre XGS-PON network. The 5Gbps tier sits on top of the same fibre build, so anywhere already eligible for Freedom Fibre 2.3Gbps is a good candidate for 5Gbps when it lights up. Eligibility is by individual address - register your interest and we'll check yours.

Postcodes in scope
WA4
NetworkFreedom Fibre XGS-PON
RegionCheshire
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about 5Gbps in Appleton Thorn

When will 5Gbps broadband be available in Appleton Thorn?+

Olilo is launching the new 5Gbps Freedom Fibre tier across the Cheshire footprint, including Appleton Thorn. The exact light-up date for your address depends on the local XGS-PON build - register your interest and we'll email you the moment your postcode goes live.

How much will 5Gbps cost in Appleton Thorn?+

Pricing for the 5Gbps tier in Appleton Thorn hasn't been published yet. Olilo's existing Freedom Fibre 2.3Gbps service starts at £56/month with no install fee on a 12-month term, and the 5Gbps tier will sit above that. We'll publish the launch price ahead of the rollout.

Do I need a new router to get 5Gbps in Appleton Thorn?+

Yes - to actually use a 5Gbps line in Appleton Thorn you'll need a router with at least one 10GbE WAN port. Olilo doesn't lock you into a specific device, so you can bring whatever you like (UniFi, MikroTik, OPNsense, OpenWrt - all fine).

Is 5Gbps broadband available at my address in Appleton Thorn?+

Eligibility is by individual address, not just postcode. Freedom Fibre is rolling out across WA4 in Appleton Thorn, and Olilo's address checker will tell you whether the new 5Gbps tier is in scope for your specific home.

Nearby

5Gbps in nearby areas

Same Freedom Fibre build, neighbouring towns. Worth a look if you're on the edge of Appleton Thorn.

Be first on 5Gbps in Appleton Thorn

Drop your email and we'll ping you the moment the new Freedom Fibre 5Gbps tier is live at your address. No spam, no auto-enrolment, no nonsense.