Cable Forum - Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

Page 4 of 5

Show 100 post(s) from this thread on one page

Cable Forum (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/index.php)

- Virgin Media News Discussion (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/forumdisplay.php?f=10)

- - Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33686328)

qasdfdsaq

19-03-2012 15:40

Re: Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

Exactly. So cheap not only do they pay nothing, they gain money from nothing. Take a look at the disaster that is our privatised railways if you need a reminder of what happens when these situations occur.

(Hint: Most expensive rail fares in the world ring a bell?)

MovedGoalPosts

01-06-2012 09:58

Re: Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

The initial stations to get Wi-Fi have been confirmed:

http://mediacentre.virginmedia.com/S...unch-23bd.aspx

BenMcr

07-06-2012 09:33

Re: Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

First stations have now gone live http://mediacentre.virginmedia.com/S...ions-23c0.aspx

Quote:

London Tube journeys have taken a gigantic leap into the 21st century with the launch of Virgin Media’s next generation WiFi service on London Underground. From today (7 June) passengers can get online and stay in touch with the world above at King’s Cross and Warren Street Tube stations. Oxford Circus and Green Park Tube stations will go live from tomorrow (8 June), with Victoria and Euston going live on 9 June, meaning passengers on the Victoria line will be the first to benefit from WiFi

qasdfdsaq

12-06-2012 19:32

Re: Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

Apparently they're using Alcatel-Lucent equipment not the crappy Cisco junk previously suggested.

devilincarnate

22-06-2012 16:49

Re: Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

This will be interesting?

http://community.nasdaq.com/News/201...storyid=150464

Quote:

Virgin Media Inc. ( VMED ), one of the leading entertainment and communication service providers in the U.K, is planning to lease out its Wi-Fi mobile network, which are placed in the London Underground stations. We believe that renting out its network to other operators will act as a new revenue stream for the company in addition to the revenue opportunity from the existing Wi-Fi customers.

Earlier, Virgin Media had won the contract to roll out Wi-Fi network in and around the city of London and in the process had outbid rivals BT Group Plc ( BT ) and Telefonica S.A. ( TEF ) owned O 2 . During the Olympic Games, commuters using laptops, mobiles and tablets in the Underground tunnel can access the internet for free. However, once the Olympics conclude and the free service expires, the company plans to rent out its Wi-Fi network to rival operators Vodafone Group ( VOD ), BT, O 2 , and TalkTalk. The company has initiated its bidding process under a wholesale agreement, which is expected to be launched in September.

sakiblateef

10-11-2012 20:34

Re: Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

When will there be a nation-wide roll out?

Currently Virgin are lagging behind Sky, BT & 02 who offer this service free to their customers.

qasdfdsaq

11-11-2012 14:58

Re: Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

Never.

The tube network will never be nation-wide.

Pierre

12-11-2012 11:11

Re: Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

Quote:

Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq (Post 35495463)

Never.

The tube network will never be nation-wide.

I would expect he means when will Virgin roll out a Metro Wi-Fi service, as indeed they are now exploring with many Local Authorities.

I doubt he expects the Northern line to be extended to Sheffield.

jempalmer

12-11-2012 14:25

Re: Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 35495757)

Err, I'm pretty sure qas was posting "tongue in cheek" :D

carlwaring

12-11-2012 14:32

Re: Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

Even I got that :p:

qasdfdsaq

13-11-2012 00:42

Re: Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 35495757)

I would expect he means when will Virgin roll out a Metro Wi-Fi service, as indeed they are now exploring with many Local Authorities.

Didn't they abandon that idea in favour of "4G" microsites? Or was it the other way round?

Pierre

13-11-2012 08:10

Re: Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

Must be the other way around, I admit I'm not very close to this as I am other stuff but I do know that they are trying to use the experience gained on the Tube project to roll out to a metro project.

Birmingham, I believe, is the next favoured option.

sakiblateef

14-11-2012 19:50

Re: Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 35495757)

What I meant was to be able access wifi hotspots throughout the UK like BT & Sky customers can and not limited to just the London tube stations.

BenMcr

21-11-2012 19:51

Re: Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

EE and Vodafone sign up with Virgin Media to offer their customers inclusive access

http://mediacentre.virginmedia.com/S...ound-2404.aspx

Quote:

Virgin Media has signed up EE and Vodafone as wholesale partners for its WiFi service on London Underground. Millions of EE, Vodafone and Virgin Media customers will be able to enjoy full WiFi access across London Underground following the deal, keeping the majority of Tube passengers connected for no extra cost.

grahamf

21-11-2012 19:55

Re: Virgin Media to supply Tube Wi-Fi

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35500230)

EE and Vodafone sign up with Virgin Media to offer their customers inclusive access

http://mediacentre.virginmedia.com/S...ound-2404.aspx

I saw this before, I hope you used this as leverage to get access to EE 4G network.

All times are GMT. The time now is 02:35.

Page 4 of 5

Show 100 post(s) from this thread on one page