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Hyperoptic broadband review
Our Hyperoptic broadband customer satisfaction survey reveals how people rated their broadband service for installation, speed, reliability and customer support
You may not have heard of Hyperoptic, the home broadband provider offering unbeatable speeds on its own fibre network. Sounds great on paper – but how does it compare to other UK providers? Our latest customer survey reveals how Hyperoptic broadband customers rated their Hyperoptic broadband service.
Each year we survey thousands of UK broadband customers to check how they rate each big provider's speed, reliability, customer service and value for money. Read on for our review, or use the free broadband comparison service from Which? to find the best Hyperoptic broadband deals.
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What Hyperoptic broadband customers told us
Our research showed that Hyperoptic broadband customers were generally satisfied with the service they received.
- 'Easy, straightforward and cheaper than other providers.'
- 'Generally consistent service so far – it’s serving my needs.'
Hyperoptic broadband review
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Hyperoptic broadband deals
Rather than using Openreach phone lines, Hyperoptic has its own fibre broadband network. This means it doesn’t sell ‘standard’ speed deals – it only supplies high-speed broadband, so even its entry-level package has an average speed of 33Mbps. Hyperoptic's fastest package has average speeds of 900Mbps.
However, the Hyperoptic network isn’t as widely available as the one used by Virgin Media or the Openreach network. It’s currently available to around 1.2m premises in 64 towns and cities in the UK. As is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, a phone line isn’t compulsory with Hyperoptic – you can take up a broadband-only deal. If you do wish to include a phone line in your deal, this will cost an additional £2 a month.
Hyperoptic contracts usually last for 12 or 24 months. You can also opt for a monthly rolling contract, but it will cost a little more each month.
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How much is Hyperoptic broadband?
Hyperoptic offers packages with speeds ranging from 33Mbps up to 900Mbps. However, its availability depends on where you live.
You can view the entire range of Hyperoptic broadband packages, or enter your postcode below to check for the best deals across all providers in your area.
Hyperoptic broadband speeds
Unlike more traditional providers, Hyperoptic only offers fibre broadband.
It has four core packages: ‘Fast’ with an average speed of 57Mbps, ‘Superfast’ with an average speed of 158Mbps, ‘Ultrafast’ with an average speed of 520Mbps and ‘Hyperfast’ with an average speed of 900Mbps.
However, if you're happier with slower speeds, it's also possible to sign up to a Hyperoptic deal with an average speed of 33Mbps, though this isn't always widely advertised.
Does Hyperoptic put up broadband prices every year?
No – unlike other providers, Hyperoptic promises to keep your tariff the same for the duration of your broadband contract.
What is the latest Hyperoptic router?
Hyperoptic supplies two routers – its ZTE Hyperhub comes with its slower (50Mbps and 150Mbps) packages, while its Nokia Hyperhub is supplied to customers on its speediest deals (500Mbps, 1Gbps). Both Hyperhubs need to be installed by an engineer, but this is usually free of charge – there may be a fee if you have specific requirements about where it's placed.
Where is Hyperoptic broadband available?
Hyperoptic’s network isn’t as widely available as the one used by Virgin Media or the Openreach network. If you live in an apartment block in a big city, there’s a reasonable chance you’ll be able to access the network. It’s currently available to around 1.2 premises in 64 towns and cities in the UK. This includes parts of:
- Cardiff
- Birmingham
- Brighton
- Bristol
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Leamington Spa
- Leeds
- Leicester
- Liverpool
- London
- Manchester
- Newcastle
- Nottingham
- Portsmouth
- Reading
- Sheffield
- Slough
- Southampton
- Stockport
What is Hyperoptic Total Wi-Fi?
Total Wi-Fi is an add-on service that includes a mesh wi-fi extender system. If you sign up, Hyperoptic will send you a special 'Minihub' to place in your home to use to extend the signal from your router. If you live in a very large property, you can also request an additional Minihub.
It costs an extra £7 per month and can only be added to Hyperoptic's fixed-term contracts (rolling contract customers will need to take out a fixed-term contract to sign up).
How to contact Hyperoptic
Bookmark our Hyperoptic broadband customer contact page, which contains helpful links to service status updates, customer service phone numbers and social media accounts.
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