Alker was established in Nottingham in 1985 by award-winning inventor Alan Kershaw, originally providing cables for universities and FC/PC connectors for the growing telecoms industry. A talented engineer, Alan identified an opportunity to utilise fibre optic cables by terminating patch cords used by BT, a solution still in service today. Throughout the telecoms boom of […]
Traditional splice pipes are large plastic units that require deep trenches or sizable pits for installation, making the process time-consuming, restrictive, and costly. They’re also heavy, which limits their use in aerial applications, and cumbersome to transport, especially to remote or harsh environments. In short, they lack the flexibility and robustness modern fibre networks demand. […]
Why repair rather than replace fibre optics? What are the pros and cons worth considering? There are several key reasons why repair is preferable to replacement when it comes to fibre optics. Below we examine each reason, providing guidance around when and where to invest your valuable budget: We work regularly with a variety of professionals who […]
The Future of UK Connectivity, 24-25 September 2025, ExCeL – London Join us at Connected Britain this September, where we’ll be joining more than 8,000 industry experts, innovators, and policymakers who are helping to shape the future of the UK’s digital economy. Visit us at stand 164a where we’ll be showcasing our Alker Inline Fibre […]
