Traditionally, broadband has been supplied using old-fashioned phone lines (known as ‘ADSL’). Full fibre broadband, like Hyperoptic’s, is delivered using Hyperoptic’s 1GB Broadband, more reliable technology which doesn’t require the use of these landline cables. And that’s how we deliver broadband without a phone line.

Advantages and disadvantages of internet/Wi-Fi without a landline

Pros:	Cons:
It could save you money on your bills	Without a landline, you’re dependent on your mobile phone (or VoIP phone if you’re using a Broadband & Phone service) for making calls
It provides ultimate flexibility	If you’re using a Broadband & Phone service, that phone service is dependent on your internet – so if it goes down, you won’t be able to make calls (even to emergency services)
Depending on how the service is delivered, you could benefit from faster internet speeds
You’ll encounter fewer cold calls
You can avoid interference caused by your phone line, which usually slow your broadband down

Is home internet without a landline cheaper?

Since most of us use our mobile phones these days, not everyone wants to pay for a landline phone they’ll hardly use.

In most cases, you do get charged extra for a landline, line rental or phone service so it’s typically cheaper to go without.

Check out our Broadband Only options.

Most popular FAQs

How can I get internet without a phone line or cable?

There are several different options for broadband without a phone line or cable.

These include satellite internet and mobile hotspots – but our recommendation (surprise, surprise) is fibre!

Fibre-optic internet, which uses thin strands of glass to transmit data at very high speeds, doesn’t rely on traditional phone lines or cables which means it’s a faster, more reliable option. Even more so if it’s full fibre, like Hyperoptic’s network.

And you can still get phone service without a landline – it’s just delivered over the internet (VoIP) instead of traditional phone lines.

How does Hyperoptic phone service work?

Our phone service is provided as a Voice over IP (broadband) product. If you have chosen one of our Broadband & Phone packages, the phone port on your Hyperhub router will be active. Once your phone is connected, you can make calls to UK national, UK mobile, premium numbers, emergency numbers and international numbers.

You can use most conventional landline phone handsets with our phone service, excluding BT handsets. Simply connect your landline handset to the phone port on the back of your Hyperhub. Please note that our phone service depends on your connection to, and the availability of, our network. This means it won’t work if there’s a power failure, or a failure in the network. This would also affect calls to emergency services, so you should have another way of making emergency calls. Alternatively, you may want to get a battery back-up unit, which will allow you to make calls in the event of a power failure.

If you have any questions, the quickest way to reach us is through My Account support request.

Do I need a phone line to get Hyperoptic fibre?

Our broadband service is delivered over fibre cabling, rather than traditional phone lines. This means it’s provided without a landline (or traditional ‘home phone’), so you don’t have to take a phone service if you don’t need one. We do offer a phone service, however, but this is delivered over our internet connection, which is known as VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). It’s totally up to you whether you’d like to opt for a Broadband Only service, or Broadband & Phone.

If you have any questions, the quickest way to reach us is through My Account support request.

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