Home networking comparisons
HideWire vs MoCA
HideWire puts a dedicated fibre connection where you need it. Unlike MoCA, it does not depend on existing coax sockets, connected TV cable routes or suitable splitters—and its fibre link supports up to 10Gbps.
At a glance
| Consideration | HideWire | MoCA |
|---|---|---|
| Link capacity | 10Gbps |
MoCA 1.1: 175Mbps MoCA 2.0: 500Mbps Bonded 2.0: 1Gbps MoCA 2.5: 2.5Gbps |
| Device ports | 4 × 2.5Gbps per switch | Typically 1 × 1Gbps or 2.5Gbps |
| Cabling | 30m fibre included | Existing connected coax required |
| Setup | Fit fibre; connect switches | Check coax and splitters; connect adapters |
| Price | £125 complete kit |
£119: ScreenBeam ECB6250K02 £273.66: ScreenBeam ECB7250K02 |
Maximum link capacities, not measured download speeds. MoCA capacity is shared. Retail price examples checked 25 October 2026; delivery and any additional installation costs excluded.
A TV socket is not always in the right place
MoCA needs a suitable coax connection between the rooms you want to link. The sockets also need to be useful for your setup. HideWire lets you run the fibre to your desk, television or access point instead of arranging the room around the TV wiring.
No coax alterations
With MoCA, you need to check the cable route, splitters and any services already using them. HideWire uses its own fibre, leaving the television cabling alone. Clear removable fasteners hold it along the room edges.
More capacity between rooms
HideWire provides a fibre link up to 10Gbps; MoCA 2.5 supports up to 2.5Gbps on the coax network. HideWire’s individual Ethernet ports are 2.5Gbps. The supplied multi-port switches let several devices use the connection without adding another switch.
Expanding the network
HideWire will soon sell expansion kits to extend your HideWire network given you have the original kit, letting you expand your wired fibre network while reusing previous kit. Far superior to the cost of another pair of MoCA adapters (as they must be paired).
See the HideWire kit
30m of 0.9mm fibre, switches, optical modules, Ethernet leads and removable fasteners.
View the £125 kit