LONDON AND NEW YORK – October 14, 2019 – KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Hyperoptic ltd, the UK’s largest residential gigabit broadband provider, from funds managed by Newlight Partners LP (“Newlight”) and Mubadala Investment Company.
Who is the CEO of Hyperoptic
Dana Tobak, Hyperoptic’s CEO and co-founder, has spent more than 20 years building successful global businesses, including Be* Unlimited, a record-breaking 24Mb broadband provider of 2006.
A respected industry leader, Dana has played a significant role in accelerating the growth of full fibre in the UK.
Is Hyperoptic a good company to work for
Hyperoptic is ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing (2022) by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture.
Hyperoptic was ranked 47 among the large organisations on the list.
Is Hyperoptic free
Hyperoptic today announces that it is offering a free broadband service to families who currently do not have a reliable broadband connection.
The offer is available for local authority tenants in homes covered by Hyperoptic’s network.
Is Hyperoptic safe
The security flaw was found in the company’s home routers, leaving customers at high risk of being attacked from a simple phishing message.
Does Hyperoptic have its own network
Had enough of BT? At Hyperoptic, we run an independent full fibre broadband network.
This means it’s separate from BT’s, so you don’t have to schedule switching for the same day.
You can even have both services running at the same time which means no downtime while you’re changing providers.
Is Hyperoptic unlimited
All of our plans are full fibre and come with unlimited data The average (median) speeds at peak time in your particular area may be different.
Why is Hyperoptic so good
Hyperoptic offers full fibre to the premises (FTTP) meaning you don’t need to rely on Openreach’s ageing copper network to get broadband.
It has a great range of speeds on offer, from a more than decent 50Mbps to a lightning fast 900Mbps.
And its prices are very impressive, far lower than all the major providers.
Does hyperoptic have an app
The app allows you to perform a wifi scan that shows all channels available, and allows you to identify a channel that is not currently in use, or one that is less congested.
It is then easy to configure your router, to optimise the performance of your wifi.
What cities are Hyperoptic
Hyperoptic Broadband is available in several large cities, including Islington, Hammersmith, Wandsworth, Greater London, and Tower Hamlets.
In these cities, its fastest broadband speeds range from 92 to 497 Mbps.
How many subscribers does Hyperoptic
Hyperoptic has today announced that its network now extends to over 750,000 homes and businesses.
It is also fast approaching hitting the milestone of a quarter of a million customers now live, with over 230,000 customers currently receiving its full fibre service.
Is Hyperoptic only in London
Hyperoptic already services homes and businesses across 13 UK cities and towns: Greater London, Cardiff, Bristol, Brighton, Reading, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Birmingham, Glasgow, Newcastle and Nottingham.
What is Hyperoptic WIFI
What is Hyperoptic broadband? It might sound like a generic term for super fast internet, but Hyperoptic is a brand in its own right.
But yes, it takes its name from the blistering speeds it offers. Hyperoptic doesn’t mess around with standard copper ADSL – it has built its own network with fibre optic cables only.
Does Hyperoptic provide TV
We specialise in providing the fastest fibre broadband and currently don’t offer any additional TV or mobile phone services.
Why is Hyperoptic so fast
Unlike other providers, Hyperoptic avoids those old copper wires from the green BT cabinet in your street, which were designed for voice-only.
Full fibre cabling lets us bring the speed from the exchange directly to you, with no signal degradation or slow-downs – even during peak times.
Is Hyperoptic good for gaming
Latest reviews The speeds are amazing, as gamers we are fussy about the speed of our internet and the speeds advertised are easily met.
Is Hyperoptic part of BT
Hyperoptic is an independent company and has nothing to do with BT. You will need to cancel your BT contract and sign up to Hyperoptic.
Is Hyperoptic Serbian
Hyperoptic is a fibre-to-the-building Internet service provider (ISP) based in London, England.
Does Hyperoptic use ADSL
It might sound like a generic term for super fast internet, but Hyperoptic is a brand in its own right.
But yes, it takes its name from the blistering speeds it offers. Hyperoptic doesn’t mess around with standard copper ADSL – it has built its own network with fibre optic cables only.
Does Hyperoptic do credit check
3.6 By placing an Order, you agree that Hyperoptic, or third parties acting on our behalf, may carry out credit checks on you (as described in Clause 17.2 (“Other General Provisions”)) using the information that you provide during the ordering process.
Does Hyperoptic use BT
At Hyperoptic, we run an independent full fibre broadband network. This means it’s separate from BT’s, so you don’t have to schedule switching for the same day.
You can even have both services running at the same time which means no downtime while you’re changing providers.
How fast should Hyperoptic be
For the best speeds, we always recommend you wire up. On a wired connection, you’ll be able to enjoy average speeds of 150Mbps.
Wireless speeds can be difficult to guarantee as they are affected by lots of different factors – some of which are out of your control.
Is Hyperoptic FTTP
British full fibre broadband provider Hyperoptic has confirmed that its fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) network now covers more than 750,000 premises, ISPreview reports, while also announcing that it has attracted more than 230,000 subscriptions.
Is Hyperoptic part of Openreach
Because Hyperoptic doesn’t use the Openreach network, its engineers will need to install a separate ‘Hyperoptic Socket’ inside your home.
Does hyperoptic have a cooling off period
In line with our Terms of Service, we need 30 days’ notice of your cancellation.
If you’re on a 12-month package and are planning to leave before your commitment period ends, cancellation charges will be applied for each month remaining on your package, plus any outstanding charges.
What is better BT or Hyperoptic
Speed test analysis of Hyperoptic Broadband shows a better speed range than BT Broadband, ranking eighth nationally among 96 providers in the UK.
BT ranks 49th, with 45% of speed test results above 50 Mbps. In comparison, 80% of Hyperoptic speed test results scored above 50 Mbps.
What is hyper Fibre
Simply put, Hyperfibre is ultra-fast fibre internet; it delivers some of the fastest broadband speeds available in the world.
Depending on the broadband plan, it has speeds ranging from 2-8 Gbps and offers a smooth, low latency connection.
Does Hyperoptic support WIFI 6
We’re told this supports dual-band concurrent Wi-Fi 6 up to 1800Mbps. Top News of the Week: Openreach Prep UK Pilot of Faster FTTP Broadband ISP Speeds.
Which is the best Hyperoptic router
Exclusive to Hyperoptic in the UK and optimised for our full fibre network, the Nokia Hyperhub is our best ever router for businesses – offering a faster, stronger connection.
Can I replace my Hyperoptic router
Yes. You can choose to use a third party router as a standalone device, connected directly to a Hyperoptic socket, or connected to a Hyperhub router.
However, we can offer limited support for troubleshooting these devices.
How do I activate my hyperoptic router
Plug the power adapter into your Hyperhub, then plug in and switch on at the mains socket (2).
Press the ON/OFF power button on top of your Hyperhub (3), the Power light will go green.
Providing Hyperoptic is live in your building, your Hyperhub will then connect the broadband automatically.
References
https://www.moneysupermarket.com/broadband/providers/reviews/gigaclear/
https://help.netflix.com/en/node/306
https://www.broadband-finder.co.uk/guides/sky-broadband-review-is-it-worth-switching
