Cable Forum - Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February

It seems the coveted TBC Modem Booters club is becoming ever more exclusive.
Anyone know when members of the Telford branch are to have their membership rescinded?

Just checked around on the newsgroups for you but no joy I am afraid. I may have got the upgrade to-day but I still consider myself an honorary member of the club until we have all been upgraded. Together we stand and all that.:)

stewlewis

13-08-2008 20:24

Re: Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February - Summer

Stoke/Newcastle ST5 here. Baguley.
10MB upgrade complete.
Speedtests (not very reliable) 9658kbps
2 downloads (better) equal 970KB/s
:)

vinnyh

13-08-2008 20:33

Re: Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February - Summer

Thanks Jo - appreciate it!

Our inaugural AGM is scheduled for October, but I'm hoping it gets cancelled due to extinction.

m1th	13-08-2008 21:50

Re: Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February - Summer

I remember Swansea being one of the very first to have upgrades back in the good ol' days (NTL). Now it seems that its going to be the very last.

rickyg01

13-08-2008 22:19

Re: Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February - Summer

manchester seems to be done Cable Modem Operation Configuration Network Access : Allowed Maximum Downstream Data Rate : 10240000 Maximum Upstream Data Rate : 512000

slitheen

13-08-2008 22:36

Re: Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February - Summer

Manchester was done days ago, rickyg01. If you've just got the upgrade in the last day or two, I wouldn't be surprised if you are served from a Baguley UBR. (Baguley area = Birkenhead, Macclesfield, Runcorn, Stoke, Warrington, Brombrough, Stretford, Wilmslow, Withington). Any of these areas close to you?

I got ithe upgrade today as well. I'm incredibly happy with the performance boost too, I've been getting speeds not too far off the theoretical maximum all day (even at peak hours). This is a typical result I've been getting all day:

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2008/08/16.png

Plus I downloaded two large files simultaneously from gamerfiles and together they came in at bang on what you'd expect from the full 10MB speed....and that's a real world performance test, unlike speedtest.net which has many variables. I am a happy camper indeed...well worth the [seemingly never-ending] wait :)

rickyg01

13-08-2008 22:56

Re: Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February - Summer

Quote:

Originally Posted by slitheen (Post 34620857)

yes (Baguley area = Birkenhead, Macclesfield, Runcorn, Stoke, Warrington, Brombrough, Stretford, Wilmslow, Withington is the one i meant. stretford, nice stable speed to

antman64

13-08-2008 23:27

Re: Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February - Summer

My upgrade has just come through. Didsbury area (Bagu server, Manchester)

1.2MB/s from a fireplay. net download, 750 meg in less than 12 mins. Mint =X

Shall report on day/evening speeds tomorrow.

mentalis

14-08-2008 06:22

Re: Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February - Summer

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyIggs83 (Post 34620602)

I'm in Warrington WA5, my friends broadband has been upgraded and I have just rang to lower mine to 10MB and mine is too! Happy days

My fingers are crossed. I wasn't able to check last night, but will be tonight...

aflowers001

14-08-2008 07:43

Re: Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February - Summer

I've just got the 10mb upgrade last night, but it just doesn't seem that much faster than 4mb, speed testing topping out at 5mb, and when I take a look at the modem configuration pages it says

Software Upgrade File Name : ntlhm120_ntl0004.cpr
Software Upgrade AdminStatus : allowProvisioningUpgrade
Software Upgrade OperStatus : failed

Is this some indication the the new firmware/speed has failed or is my modem on the way out?, which it could be as I've probably had it for over 9 years.

whydoIneedatech

14-08-2008 07:46

Re: Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February - Summer

Quote:

Originally Posted by aflowers001 (Post 34620936)

Call in and see about getting a new modem as that NTL120 will struggle with 10meg especially as it is 9 years old.

Tech Support on 151 option 3

Aleks72

14-08-2008 13:08

Re: Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February - Summer

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2008/08/11.png

Still on 4MB. I'm in Handforth (SK9). Do I need to reboot my modem at all?

EDIT: I rebooted. Got the upgrade:

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2008/08/12.png

joglynne

14-08-2008 13:42

Re: Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February - Summer

Hi Aleks72 [img]Download Failed (1)[/img] to the forums.

It's nice to see new members and new members who can solve problems are even more useful. :D

JediMaster

14-08-2008 14:06

Re: Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February - Summer

Quote:

Originally Posted by whydoIneedatech (Post 34620937)

Call in and see about getting a new modem as that NTL120 will struggle with 10meg especially as it is 9 years old.

Tech Support on 151 option 3

I have a NTL Home 120. http://www.chetnet.co.uk/articles/admin/images/100+.JPG

So I need a New Modem to get 10MB?

NTL Site said:
Great news!

You actually don't need a modem upgrade.
We've looked at your current modem specification and it'll deliver the new speed perfectly.

Zhadnost

14-08-2008 14:32

Re: Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February - Summer

Sensibly, yes.

See whydoIneedatech's post above.

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