Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Hyperoptic B2C vs Webafrica
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Hyperoptic B2C | Webafrica ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 900 | 5 to 1,000Higher |
| Price from | £17 | ZAR 319 |
| Reference plan prices | 150Mb: GBP 19 per month, 150Mb, 24 months; 500Mb: GBP 17 per month, 500Mb, 24 months; 1Gb: GBP 29 per month, 1Gb, rolling monthly | Web Connect 10/5 Mbps: R319 per month, month-to-month, uncapped | MetroFibre Nexus 500/500 Mbps: R899 per month, month-to-month, uncapped | Frogfoot Peak 1000/1000 Mbps: R1499 per month, month-to-month, uncapped |
| Setup fee | £0 | ZAR 0 |
| Exit fee terms | No exit fees within 30 days; fee applies in minimum term | R999 termination fee on cancellation |
| Router | Wi-Fi router included at no extra cost | Fully insured Free-to-Use router |
| Address checker | https://hyperoptic.com/home | https://www.webafrica.co.za/fibre/ |
| Markets | GB | ZA |
| Mid-contract price rises | GBP 4 increase every April | Not confirmed |
| Static IP | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Social tariff | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Top download speed (Mbps) (1,000).
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Key differences
- Webafrica scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Upload speed (Mbps) is higher at Webafrica: 5 to 1,000 vs 900.
- Support channels: only Hyperoptic B2C offers Email.
- Founded is lower at Webafrica: 1997 vs 2011.
- Technology: only Webafrica offers Fwa, 5G.
- Contract length: only Hyperoptic B2C offers 12, 24.
- Markets: only Hyperoptic B2C offers GB.
- Markets: only Webafrica offers ZA.
Our verdict on each
Hyperoptic B2C
Hyperoptic B2C suits homes already inside its UK footprint that want upload speeds close to their download speed, with entry prices starting at £17 a month and a free setup fee. The one trade-off to weigh is renewal, so read the rise before you commit.
Webafrica
Webafrica suits South African households wanting rolling uncapped fibre with nothing to pay for setup. Entry pricing starts at ZAR 319 a month, contract terms run 1 month, and the strongest plans in the reference range reach 1,000 Mbps with Fully insured Free-to-Use router included.
Score breakdown
| Area | Hyperoptic B2C | Webafrica |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5Entry pricing of £17 a month, ranked 17 out of 95 on our data. | 9.6HigherEntry price of ZAR 319 with a setup fee of ZAR 0, on month-to-month plans. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherSpeeds of 1,000 Mbps down and 900 Mbps up, plus a social tariff and Wi-Fi router included at no extra cost. | 8.9Uploads of 5 to 1,000 Mbps and downloads up to 1,000 Mbps across an uncapped range. |
| Trust | 8.8Run by Hyperoptic Ltd, founded in 2011, and serving GB only. | 9.6HigherOperating since 1997 from ZA, with support across chat, phone and help centre and an insured Fully insured Free-to-Use router. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Hyperoptic B2C | Webafrica |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband providers | 44 of 124 | 40 of 124 |
| Full fibre providers | 30 of 107 | 26 of 107 |
| Broadband without a long contract | 19 of 46 | 16 of 46 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Hyperoptic B2C | Webafrica |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | South Africa |
Additional countries for Hyperoptic B2C: 1. Additional countries for Webafrica: 1.
How the counts compare
| Fact | Hyperoptic B2C | Webafrica |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 900 | 5 to 1,000 |
Also worth a look
Astound has upload speed (mbps) at 5,000, against 900 for Hyperoptic B2C and 5 to 1,000 for Webafrica.
Astound reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Hyperoptic B2C | Webafrica |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttp | Fttp, Fwa, 5GCovers more |
| Contract length | 1, 12, 24Covers more | 1 |
| Legal entity | Hyperoptic Ltd | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | South Africa |
| Founded | 2011 | 1997Lower |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Email, Help centreCovers more | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Hyperoptic B2C | Webafrica | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 1,000at the median | 1,000at the median | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 900at the median | 5 to 1,000above the median | 900 |
Median across 116 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Hyperoptic B2C
Pros
- The setup fee is £0, so nothing is added to the first bill on top of the monthly price.
- Static IP: yes, which suits home servers, remote access and camera systems that need a fixed address.
- Social tariff: yes, so households on qualifying benefits get a lower-priced route onto the same network.
Cons
- Prices rise under GBP 4 increase every April, so the entry figure is a starting point rather than the long-run cost.
- Leaving early inside the minimum term costs money, per No exit fees within 30 days; fee applies in minimum term.
- It serves GB only, so anyone outside that footprint has to look at other providers.
Webafrica
Pros
- Entry price of ZAR 319 puts Webafrica near the front of our price ranking.
- The setup fee of ZAR 0 leaves nothing to budget for installation.
- Contract lengths of 1-month mean every plan rolls month to month, so nothing is locked in.
Cons
- Service covers ZA only, so it is not an option outside South Africa.
- Cancelling early carries R999 termination fee on cancellation, which takes the saving out of leaving.
- Abissnet runs on fttp alone, while Webafrica's fttp, fwa and 5G mix makes the top speed at an address depend on the access type that reaches it.
Who each suits
Hyperoptic B2C
Who it suits
- Households already inside the build area in GB that need upload as strong as download for calls, backups and large uploads.
- Households on qualifying benefits, because a social tariff is listed as available.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside its footprint, since Hyperoptic B2C serves GB only.
- Shoppers who want wireless or satellite coverage, since Earthlink also lists fttp, 5G and satellite.
- Buyers chasing the biggest headline speed, since Abissnet lists 10,000 Mbps against 1,000 Mbps here.
Webafrica
Who it suits
- South African households wanting uncapped fibre on rolling monthly terms
- Renters and short-stay households avoiding an installation charge
- Shared homes needing matched download and upload speeds for calls and backups
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers wanting a single dedicated fibre line: Abissnet runs on fttp only.
- Homes where only fixed wireless or satellite reaches: Earthlink covers fttp, 5G and satellite.
- Addresses fibre has not reached: Astound pairs cable and fttp, so cable is an option.
Country by country
| Country | Hyperoptic B2C | Webafrica |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Hyperoptic B2C
What does Hyperoptic B2C cost to start with?+
Entry pricing begins at £17 a month, and the setup fee is £0, so there is nothing to pay to join. Reference plans are published at more than one speed, with the top listed plan the highest priced and sold rolling monthly. The plans below it sit under that price but run on a fixed term, so a shorter commitment costs more per month.
Does the monthly price change after I join?+
Yes. The published rise is GBP 4 increase every April, which lands on a fixed yearly cycle rather than at a moment of their choosing. That means the price you agree at the start is not the price you keep, so budgeting on the higher figure makes sense if you plan to stay past the first increase.
Webafrica
How much does Webafrica broadband cost per month?+
Plans start at ZAR 319 per month on Web Connect, the entry plan. MetroFibre Nexus sits above that figure, and Frogfoot Peak pairs the highest speeds with the highest monthly figure. All are billed month to month and uncapped, so the figure you join on keeps running.
Is there a contract to sign?+
Contract lengths are listed as 1 month, so plans here run rolling rather than tying you in for a fixed term. Cancelling early has a price attached, since the cancellation terms apply R999 termination fee on cancellation when you cancel a service, which is worth reading before switching.