UK AltNet profile
Quickline Communications
Quickline Communications is a Yorkshire-based altnet with significant BDUK regional supplier presence across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Headline numbers
| Founded | 2008 |
|---|---|
| HQ | Goole, East Yorkshire |
| Region of focus | Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, East of England |
| Premises passed | Approx 200,000 RFS premises at end-2025 |
| Premises ready for service | Data pending |
| Customers (latest) | Data pending |
| Take-up rate | Data pending |
| Network tech | Full fibre plus fixed wireless legacy |
| Funding raised | Backed by Northleaf Capital Partners (c.£500m) plus c.£225m National Wealth Fund / UK Infrastructure Bank guarantee, a £25m NatWest term loan and c.£300m of Project Gigabit subsidy across four contracts |
| Last funding round | Equity round |
| INCA member | Yes |
| Last updated | May 2026 |
About Quickline Communications
Quickline Communications is one of the longest-established rural UK altnets, headquartered in East Yorkshire. The brand builds full-fibre infrastructure across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire with significant BDUK regional supplier presence. Quickline retains fixed-wireless legacy coverage in deep-rural areas while fibre build catches up.
Coverage notes
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire core with East of England expansion through BDUK contracts.
Major build areas
Goole, Hull rural perimeter, North Lincolnshire, East Riding, parts of North Yorkshire.
Partnership opportunities
BDUK regional supplier participation. Yorkshire community partnerships.
FBRE supports AltNets with geo-targeted tenancy, comparison site builds for resellers, and co-marketing collaborations. Network reach is verified at 12,000,000+ impressions and 730,000+ network clicks in the 12 months to 24 May 2026 (rolling average of 2,000+ clicks per day, rising fast). See AltNet marketing for placement and pricing.
How to reach Quickline Communications-footprint switchers
- Geo-targeted tenancy on the FBRE network, single site from £99 per month.
- Postcode checker build that surfaces Quickline Communications where available, from £4,500.
- Co-marketing on the FBRE AltNet Tracker.
- Comparison engine build for partner resellers, from £7,950.
Data and methodology
This profile uses INCA member published data where available, the operator's published trading updates and press releases, Ofcom Connected Nations data, and Companies House filings. Figures marked "data pending" reflect commercially confidential or not-yet-published numbers. See methodology for sourcing detail.