Re: VM to begin expanding its cable network
 

thanks for your reply to all my thoughts. I agree with you on that point seph quoted, VM and various other isp's no longer have a set contention ratio target and you are quite right they will push the limit at far as they can by just contending as high as possible without causing mass complaints.

I will try to find the link on the american isp's it was something I read at least a year ago so it was something that has been planned for a while.

Re: VM to begin expanding its cable network
 

VM's first quarter results state that 40,000 homes were added to the cable network.

Re: VM to begin expanding its cable network
 

Looks like the expanding has started here in stoke st6,they started digging and putting channels in the pavements down my road infront of the 5 year old houses but all sealed up again ,just hope they come back monday to carry on down past my house.
It will then be goodbye BT and Sky 3 meg internet and tv and hello 50 meg .

Re: VM to begin expanding its cable network
 

Well got home and dont look like they been back,the work done friday goes to the end of a block so ,knowing my luck they wont be doing any more:( and its only 4 or 5 houses away with 2 entrences to car parks at the back of the houses between them

Re: VM to begin expanding its cable network
 

Did this work also involve constructing Tee's to feed each property, this should be visible in the footpath. If not then it may not be expansion but an upgarde to a trunk route.

Have you been in touch with cablemystreet and had confirmation that service was going to be supplied as you dont appear to be convinced the work is going to be done?

If you want to PM me your address details I can check what work is taking place for you.

Cheers

:)

Re: VM to begin expanding its cable network
 

Hi Weesteev, I need a bit of advice and opinion.

I have a friend who is moving to another property which is only a few yards from his current property. He is moving from Glassford Street, Motherwell which is cabled to Stirling Street, Motherwell which is not cabled. If you use multi map, you can see both streets are not far from each other. Do you think VM would consider to install cable services along Stirling street?

Thanks,
Boabyboy

Re: VM to begin expanding its cable network
 

Hi Weesteev yep looks like they have tee-ed off to each property and no ive not been in touch with cable my street.
Been a week tomorrow since they was doing anything.

Re: VM to begin expanding its cable network
 

Hi Boaby

Theres always a possibility! Get your frined to send his/her details over to cablemystreet@virginmedia.co.uk and we will be able to look at this further!

Cheers

Re: VM to begin expanding its cable network
 

Hi Weesteev,

I am currently a VM customer and about to move house. The new place has a little triangular plastic cover in the pavement outside with CATV on it (as does the next door neighbour). There is a manhole cover a little further down with CATV on it and a cabinet at the end of the street. I have spoken to the home moving department (by calling 150) twice now and they have told me in no uncertain terms that I am not in a cabled area :-(

Is it worth getting this checked out before I start ordering ADSL? I have filled in this form (http://allyours.virginmedia.com/webs...otters-form.do) - reference number is 20100726173.


Cheers,

Tom

Re: VM to begin expanding its cable network
 

Hi Tom

It might not be that simple, even with CATV chambers nearby. I would let the spotter check it out and if we can do anything then they will refer to the New Build Team for further investigation.

Good luck!

Re: VM to begin expanding its cable network
 

VM's latest quarterly results report more homes added to the network.

Re: VM to begin expanding its cable network
 

how many times do we see figures massaged to appease the stock exchange.

Re: VM to begin expanding its cable network
 

well they deffo being new work down my road, done about 8 of the new houses above me but that was about 2 weeks ago nothing since im 5 houses away from that work plus acouple of small car park gaps.
Been in touch with cable my street and now got to wait upto 8 weeks to hear from the local New Build Officer . So fingers crossed.

Re: VM to begin expanding its cable network
 

Whats the point in "massaging" the 70k home figure when its what we added to the network?

;)

Re: VM to begin expanding its cable network
 

Virgin Media's Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2010 Results report how many more homes have been added to the network during 2009 and 2010