Upgrading our Fibre to 1000Meg with Hyperoptic - does it CRUSH my Sky Fibre Connection?

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
  • In today's video, I'm tired of the slow speeds offered to me by my Sky Fibre - it makes uploading videos for CZcams a bit of a drag. I take a look what Sky can actually offer me at the top end, then compare it to the fast Hyperoptic connection I've got waiting in my Comms cupboard!
    In this video I run through the sign up process with Hyperoptic and also discuss ways of ensuring that your Hyperoptic router can be made a little safer.
    Then comes the speed test, a genuine test of my Sky Fibre vs. Hyperoptic!
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    0:00 Start
    0:15 Introduction
    0:30 I've got TWO fibre connections in my house
    2:13 What Fibre packages do Sky have?
    3:05 Why is Upload Speed important to me?
    3:49 What Sky Fibre packages can I get to my house? Sky let me down.
    4:40 What Hyperoptic packages can I get? Whhhaaaattt??
    5:20 What's a synchronised fibre service?
    5:55 Yes - I know I'm lucky!
    6:45 Buy some merch!
    7:20 How long does it take for Hyperoptic to connect you?
    8:00 Why you should update the default settings on your router.
    8:57 Important Disclaimer from Editing Kip - Boring stuff happening.
    9:28 How to login to a Hyperoptic / ZTE Router
    9:50 How to change the admin password on a Hyperoptic / ZTE Router
    10:55 How to change the SSID / WiFi Name on a Hyperoptic / ZTE Router
    12:30 How to change the DHCP Server on a Hyperoptic / ZTE Router
    13:08 Sky vs. Hyperoptic Speed Tests!
    13:21 Sky Fibre Speed Test (soz for the audio quality)
    14:37 Hyperoptic Speed Test - WTF?!
    15:18 Wrapping up and conclusions.
    16:15 Get £25 off your first Hyperoptic bill
    17:51 GAME OVER!!
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Komentáře • 61

  • @BeFreeBeHappyJC
    @BeFreeBeHappyJC Před rokem +4

    I just signed up with Hyperoptic and I’m currently with Plusnet. Plusnet provide 18 month contract 70mbps download and 9mbps. I got hyperoptic 1gb package 24 month contract for £33 per month for minimum speed 900mbps download and upload and maximum speed 939mbps download and upload. My plusnet contract is going up to £54 a month if I didn’t switch. I totally agree that all these companies using BT lines have had a monopoly for custom but that’s changing. I live in Scotland and I’m so happy to finally have a great deal.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  Před rokem

      Ahhh that’s awesome buddy!!

  • @dwjudd
    @dwjudd Před rokem +4

    I jumped on the Hyperoptic bandwagon about 8 years ago. They came and cabled up our block of 120 flats with hubs in the basement, then cables to individual flats. Speeds are reliable, no down times, no errors no problems. Routers are fast and easy. Service is great had no problems at all. Most of the flats have changed over to hyperoptic over the years when they hear from neighbours about the speeds. You can have VOIP if a landline is needed, but also use your mobile over wifi router. Great customer support. If not already in your area, give them a call

    • @jonathanpringle8238
      @jonathanpringle8238 Před 8 měsíci

      when your hyperoptic contract ended did they offer you an even better deal? keep the current price or did price increase?

    • @dwjudd
      @dwjudd Před 8 měsíci +1

      They offered me a better deal. Im currently on a 24 month 1gb contract for £24 per month - fast and reliable

    • @jonathanpringle8238
      @jonathanpringle8238 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@dwjudd that is what i call a great price, virgin would barely give you 24mb speed for that price before constantly increasing prices. my hyper contract ends dec 3rd, only had two failures in 2 years and that was caused by external workmen cutting the small fiber cable not knowing what it was.

  • @Alamin-up9kr
    @Alamin-up9kr Před rokem +4

    As an employee of hyperoptic, I have the free package of 1GB including total wifi and I can say there’s no complaints from me , extremely fast multiple devices 6-12 and no issues with anyone’s upload or download. Anyone thinking to switch ? I’d recommend: )

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  Před rokem +1

      Haha - can you get mine free please ;)

    • @jimo9555
      @jimo9555 Před rokem

      as a new customer (after 15 years with talktalk!) it's an absolute pleasure being able to watch videos beyond 720p 👍👍 and almost half the price too 😄
      wonder if you can help with this query ...I'm having trouble finding anything online, and which is how i ended up on this channel ....I want to setup a media server using the usb port...any resources you can point me to would be much appreciated. i'm using the zxhn h3600

  • @daveelphick2485
    @daveelphick2485 Před 2 lety +3

    Great vid kip that’s amazing 🤩 cool 😎

  • @RichardArblaster
    @RichardArblaster Před 2 lety +2

    Great video 😎

  • @Moshimulations
    @Moshimulations Před 2 měsíci +1

    No other service other than Openreach was willing to implement full fibre. Finally getting 500Mbps through BT.

  • @beckiboobah.
    @beckiboobah. Před 2 lety +2

    Great video! Now off to see if I can get that service here 😊

  • @metrafaze
    @metrafaze Před 2 lety +3

    I've been waiting for Hyperoptic for 8 years and I live in a cable area. I don't think I'll ever get it.

  • @ForTheBirbs
    @ForTheBirbs Před 2 lety +3

    Oh wow Kip. The joys of fibre and a good provider. Over her in Aus I'm paying about the same equivalent for a 100/40 connection.... Sigh

  • @bobnot.
    @bobnot. Před 2 lety +3

    Wow i wish that sort of service was available where i live.

  • @zakirhussain2266
    @zakirhussain2266 Před rokem +2

    Im with Hyperoptic which in my building is FTTB which I think is early rollout now they deploy FTTP FTTB cause it easier and cost effective to deploy gigabit broadband they only build FTTB in buildings with multiple units where they might find it hard to bring FTTP
    the fibre is terminated at the building. This is typically done for buildings with multiple units, where individual units may be serviced differently.

  • @DazzyVR
    @DazzyVR Před rokem +2

    We are buying a new property from bellway and we will be moving in at the end of the month, we have been told by developers that everything will be good to go but we have had to preorder with hyperoptic
    We are hoping it goes live straight away but currently they say theyll give us a dongle until its running and cant give us a date that it will be live.
    Do you know if it is just a case of them turning it on as it shows its on step 5 where engineer has to attend the property.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  Před rokem +1

      Ours was already live.. we moved into our place a year or so after the estate was started so our situation may have been different x

  • @MarcusTDM
    @MarcusTDM Před 2 lety +3

    Wow. That is unbelievable. Nice one. That’s is incredible speed. Your CZcams videos must literally be uploaded before you’ve finished the title and description. Very impressive. Also just as impressive is how you managed to insert a bit of filth into setting up a router! 😂

  • @ChrisM541
    @ChrisM541 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'm getting a Hyperoptic line put into the house next week (1gb package), I think using their Nokia router. When running an ethernet cable out of the router to a destination in the house, is it possible to plug the end into something like a TP-Link TL-SG105S, 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch (1 in 5 out), then connect one output to my PC and another to a Sky Stream puck? If this works, while the combined speeds up/down, I'm thinking, for all ports here would be the max my package provides, will each line be capable of those max 1gb speeds (providing the other 4 ports are quiet)?
    I understand I can achieve the same thing by using the rest of the ethernet ports on the Hyperoptic router itself, however I'm also looking for as little duplicate cable runs as possible.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  Před 7 měsíci +1

      That will work perfectly! Enjoy your speedy internet!

  • @shelim6
    @shelim6 Před 2 lety +2

    I live in central London, a stones throw away from the British library (literally). Hyperoptic have been stalling (supposedly have permission from the council for installation) but it has been like that way before Covid. Been waiting, I want to say maybe over 3 years now for them to be available in my area... shambles for me really as I would have joined them ages ago, community fibre seem to have a huge difference in customer experience in my area and overall reviews show me that community fibre is better as a 1st time custoemr.

  • @nigiethomas
    @nigiethomas Před 2 lety +3

    Amazing difference init x

  • @blizteredthumbs7911
    @blizteredthumbs7911 Před rokem +1

    So I checked their site. It can't find my full postcode but accepted the beginning of the post code. It shows talking, installation, interest.. it said talking = taking orders but I can't seem to get anything like order now / accept deal etc. Just generic stuff promotion of what they boast. So does this mean it isn't currently available in my street/ area?

  • @gregorysmith4495
    @gregorysmith4495 Před rokem +1

    I'm all for Hyperoptic.

  • @jordanrockett8877
    @jordanrockett8877 Před 5 měsíci +1

    A year on, and i've just seen, hyperoptic is cheaper now. at £40 for the 1gbps service. (12month contract)

  • @lifestapestry2968
    @lifestapestry2968 Před rokem +3

    We've had 1Gb Hyperoptic for a few years now and have to say it blows any other ISP out of the water when it comes to speed. As of August, Hyperoptic are sending out upgraded routers supporting Wifi 6 and you can opt for the Mini hub addition (a wifi 6 range extender)

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  Před rokem +1

      Oooh which router? I’ve got a Nokia one from them now and made a video about them

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  Před rokem

      @@lifestapestry2968 oooh interesting!

    • @lifestapestry2968
      @lifestapestry2968 Před rokem +1

      I'll post a response once it's here and setup...

    • @lifestapestry2968
      @lifestapestry2968 Před rokem

      I stand corrected, it's the ZTE ZXHN H360+H361, apologies, the Hyperoptic website needs updating as it shows the older model....

    • @lifestapestry2968
      @lifestapestry2968 Před rokem +1

      Two packages arrived a ZTE ZXHN H3601 Mini Hub & H3600 router. Easily swapped over and the Mini Hub so far has given 5 bars around the house and to the garden...So far highly recommended....

  • @MoAWarlord25
    @MoAWarlord25 Před 6 měsíci +1

    With 800megs you can download 8K torrents in matter of minutes

  • @JRCElectrical
    @JRCElectrical Před 2 lety +4

    Fastest I can get in my area is 80mbps and about 10 up 😞 😢
    That would be so sick to have that fibre 😍

  • @gregorysmith4495
    @gregorysmith4495 Před rokem

    What property do you have a council flat or a council house

  • @striderwhiston9897
    @striderwhiston9897 Před rokem +2

    Damn, wish hyper optic was in my area.

    • @Moshimulations
      @Moshimulations Před rokem +1

      Same, I wish I had any fibre optic internet provider in my area.
      Best I got is FTTC.
      Eventually we hope to get G.Network in my area, not sure how long but eventually.

  • @addLDN
    @addLDN Před 2 lety +1

    @12:57 you need to update the DHCP end address too

  • @addLDN
    @addLDN Před 2 lety +1

    @4:57 Sky was actually for 18 months ;)

  • @gehrigschultz1336
    @gehrigschultz1336 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Do not use this company if you can. They have no interest or commitment to providing customers service if there is a problem. Hyperoptic is very interested in acquiring customers not providing customer service