Re: Virgin Media to offer 150mb service in 2010
 

another neil quote regarding upstream (rare for him to mention upstream so keep that handy), he doesnt define the upstream speed OC, but do we know of a BT quote for theirs?, as neil said:

http://www.broadbandgenie.co.uk/broa...r-virgin-media
"...
Speaking to the BBC, Virgin Media’s chief executive Neil Berkett revealed, in theory, the company’s own FTTC (fibre to the cabinet) network has the potential to offer customers speeds of 200Mb.

Commenting on the competition between the two major broadband providers, Berkett said:
“If BT were to meet the time frame they have suggested – of finishing by 2012 – I would see us having much, much faster upstream speed, running at a minimum of 100Mb downstream and possibly more.” ..."

OC both UK vendors dont/cant match "Japan Cablenet" data rates, and "Japan Cablenet" happened to be perhaps the worlds first to start deploying REAL DOCSIS 3 bonded Upload's, as they are using the Only DS3 kit to be officially certifyed to date for bonded Uploads in their headends, unlike virgin and their less expensive kit ;)

http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=174010
"...
Japan Cablenet selected the ARRIS Cable Modem Termination System solution in 2009 to deliver ultra-fast wideband data service to its customers.

The ARRIS CMTS solution consists of the DOCSIS 3.0-qualified C4 CMTS and DOCSIS 3.0-certified WBM760C wideband modems, capable of delivering data speeds up to 160 Mbps, along with carrier-grade voice service.

The technology is based on the DOCSIS 3.0 standard that supports both Upstream and Downstream channel bonding capabilities. ..."

Re: Virgin Media to offer 150mb service in 2010
 

Yes it official £135 per month for 150Mbps downstream and 25Mbps upstream in 2011 (1 year earlier) that's Neil target date ! 50Mbps will staying at £50 a month !

Just been told by teamleader just now. (STM is also on 20/50/150) The 10Meg will be upgrade to 20Meg.

Don't say I did told you so !

Re: Virgin Media to offer 150mb service in 2010
 

Hmmm... 40/15 is a very good ratio, cant see it happening for a reasonable price myself though.

http://www.thinkbroadband.com/news/3...d-in-2012.html
"...
There also comes good news for those in search of a faster upload speed. BT are at the moment suggesting a 15meg upstream on their 40meg fibre product, however Virgin are looking to take this a step further.

"If BT were to meet the time frame they have suggested - of finishing by 2012 - I would see us as having much, much faster upstream speed, running at a minimum of 100Mbps downstream and possibly more. You can see a real opportunity there."
Neil Berkett, (CEO) Virgin Media ...

Re: Virgin Media to offer 150mb service in 2010
 

Yeah stability is key. If i could go back to how it was when 10meg was the fastest speed they did, I'd do it in a heartbeat. It's more than enough and in was fantastic for online gaming etc. That has all gone to pot now sadly.

Re: Virgin Media to offer 150mb service in 2010
 

When I was with Telewest,2 meg was fine for this old gent.

Re: Virgin Media to offer 150mb service in 2010
 

You really need to hang on to that team leader, he's must be incredibly well connected.

---------- Post added at 20:11 ---------- Previous post was at 20:09 ----------

Yeh, I picked up on that, and not that far away either. :)

Re: Virgin Media to offer 150mb service in 2010
 

150/25 isnt exactly much, much faster upstream speed compared to the potential BT 40/15 is it....

and your supposed VM ratio above doesnt match anything like VM prefer to set their ratio's for years now :shocked:

Re: Virgin Media to offer 150mb service in 2010
 

Considering they offer such a pitiful upstream on their current products, what gives him any right to spout about a 100Mbit upstream on a future service when they can't provide just 1 tenth of that figure currently?!

The man talks absolute rubbish most days, he needs to get the company to sort it's diabolical speed in some areas so they can provide what they sell.

Re: Virgin Media to offer 150mb service in 2010
 

Of course if Telfordcable 'releases' too much information it will be very easy to work out which Team Leader it is.

Knowing how much and what a product will be in 2 years time isn't exactly common manager knowledge!

Re: Virgin Media to offer 150mb service in 2010
 

I'm still ducking from the speeds and prices being batted around like so many shuttlecocks. :)

Re: Virgin Media to offer 150mb service in 2010
 

i don't think anyones would sign up 150Mbps at that cost £135 per month with STM on it. I think a few peoples will have it.

Oh forget to add one thing: teamleader inform me that 150Mbps will be in a 18 months contract !

Re: Virgin Media to offer 150mb service in 2010
 

Please read the PM I sent you.

Re: Virgin Media to offer 150mb service in 2010
 

I didn't read it as I deleted it because i don't know who you are!! and what do u want ?

Re: Virgin Media to offer 150mb service in 2010
 

Probably not a good idea to do that from a moderator you know!

Re: Virgin Media to offer 150mb service in 2010
 

Maybe VM should concentrate, on getting the service's up to date and running smoothly without teething problems, before planning what will happen in 2010.