The original founders of popular ISP Be Broadband UK, Boris Ivanovic and Dana Pressman Tobak, have launched a new urban-focused residential and business provider of symmetrical 1Gbps (Gigabits per second) capable fibre optic ( FTTH ) broadband internet access products and even an online television ( IPTV ) service - Hyperoptic.

Hyperoptic aims to initially roll-out its service to larger residential buildings and offices across the UK, starting in London and focusing upon areas of the highest density (i.e. number of potential customers). This is very much a city-only provider.


The network itself will be built by using a mix of existing fibre optic connectivity from other operators and its own newly constructed infrastructure. It's designed to be largely independent of BT and other providers, running in parallel, but there will be some degree of natural interconnectivity.

At the time of writing Hyperoptic has yet to reveal any initial coverage or pricing details, though they do intend to offer a range of package speeds (Hyper-Light 20Mbps, Hyper-active 100Mbps and Hyper-sonic 1Gbps). Customers can also expected "unlimited" downloads (Fair Usage Policy), a static IPv4 address, an IPv6 address, a HyperHub wireless-n router and free 24/7 support. No BT line will be required.

On top of that Hyperoptic will also be offering cost-saving VoIP telephone calls and an as yet unspecified on-demand IPTV service, which will be accompanied by a Set-Top-Box for Freeview and stream HD TV (sounds a lot like the forthcoming YouView service). Credits to ZDNet for spotting the launch first.