Hyperoptic, which launched at the end of September 2011, is not only one of the country's newest independent ISPs but also one of the few to be exclusively focused upon offering an affordable range of ultrafast fibre optic (Fibre-to-the-Home) broadband internet access and IPTV packages for homes and businesses in urban areas (e.g. London). The use of FTTH technology also means that service speeds of up to 1Gbps (Gigabits per second) are possible and at prices that start from just £12.50 inc. VAT per month.
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The ISP is headed up by none other than Boris Ivanovic (Chairman) and Dana Pressman Tobak (Managing Director), both of whom are perhaps best known for their founding roles at the hugely popular ISP Be Broadband; they moved on after the ISP became a part of O2 UK (Telefonica). Several other former BE staffers are also involved. Initially Hyeroptic's services will be made available to large residential and commercial properties in London, before moving on to cover other UK cities in 2012. Naturally ISPreview.co.uk wanted to know more about this incredibly fast, surprisingly affordable service and luckily we've been able to tap some exclusive information out of its MD, Dana Pressman Tobak.
1. Building a new domestic (home) and business provider of true urban focused fibre optic (FTTH) broadband services from scratch must have been very difficult, what has been the biggest challenge so far?
2. It has been said before that the Hyperoptic network will be built by using a mix of existing fibre optic connectivity from other operators and your own newly constructed infrastructure. We understand that this will be largely independent of BT. Can you tell us, which other operators are you working with and how much of the FTTH platform will actually be constructed by yourselves? In addition, do you plan to make use of BT's Physical Infrastructure Access (i.e. access to BT's existing cable ducts and telegraph poles) product to run your fibre?
3. At launch most of Hyperoptic's coverage will be in London, specifically areas of the highest density. What about future expansion plans, do you have your eyes on any other cities in particular and what about the viability of rural areas?
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