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roughbeast 03-04-2017 11:32
Re: VM Hubs as WiFi hot spots
 
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Originally Posted by techguyone (Post 35893024)
Interesting, but no good for me, I as wanting to be able to connect my phone to these places when I'm out and about. In my part ofthe world many of the 'free wi-fi's' in stores/pubs/restaurants etc is a BT one, where you connect to an open wi-fi only to find a web page with a 'connect for only £3/hr or £30 for a day or similar.

I can connect my phone to any BTFON hotspot.

The SIMPL stays at home acting as a hotspot. ( Mine is in the attic.) Just doing this maintains your credentials for connecting to FON and BTFON with any WiFi device.

BenMcr 12-04-2017 11:20
Re: VM Hubs as WiFi hot spots
 
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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35892708)
So as it stands:

If you have anything other than a Hub 3.0 then as broadband customer you can use the Virgin Media WiFi service on a compatible device.

If you have a Hub 3.0, then as a broadband customer to use the Virgin Media WiFi service on a compatible device you have allow your Hub 3.0 to be part of the Virgin Media WiFi broadcast network.
Just an update on this - Virgin Media have now removed these restrictions.

So all broadband customers can use Virgin Media WiFi on compatible devices, no matter which kit they have and whether that kit is opted in or out of providing a hotspot.

Mr K 12-04-2017 12:05
Re: VM Hubs as WiFi hot spots
 
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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35894324)
Just an update on this - Virgin Media have now removed these restrictions.

So all broadband customers can use Virgin Media WiFi on compatible devices, no matter which kit they have and whether that kit is opted in or out of providing a hotspot.
The right move, it was all getting very confusing

Having said that haven't managed to pick up any of these hot spots, either those in public places or home hotspots.

BenMcr 12-04-2017 12:23
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What does the map show within the app? You can see where the hotspots should be.

The switch on for the remaining Hub 3.0 areas hasn't yet started, but is due to start before the end of the month

techguyone 12-04-2017 12:26
Re: VM Hubs as WiFi hot spots
 
I wonder if many home signals even go outside a property, I know mine (on 615 router) only really goes about as far as the drive, you'd have to be extremely lucky to get more than a glimmer of a signal for about 2 seconds if you were walking by.

alwaysabear 12-04-2017 14:24
Re: VM Hubs as WiFi hot spots
 
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Originally Posted by techguyone (Post 35894336)
I wonder if many home signals even go outside a property, I know mine (on 615 router) only really goes about as far as the drive, you'd have to be extremely lucky to get more than a glimmer of a signal for about 2 seconds if you were walking by.
My 2ac is fine reaches 90 ft down the garden and across the road, I would hope that as the SH3 is newer it will have an even better range.;)

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Originally Posted by roughbeast (Post 35893026)
I can connect my phone to any BTFON hotspot.

The SIMPL stays at home acting as a hotspot. ( Mine is in the attic.) Just doing this maintains your credentials for connecting to FON and BTFON with any WiFi device.
I use my daughters BT and its pretty impressive with coverage everywhere practically .

techguyone 12-04-2017 15:17
Re: VM Hubs as WiFi hot spots
 
hmmm

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As of November 2015 FON no longer sell the Fonera box and so at present the only way to become part of the FON scheme would be to move your home broadband provider to one of the partner networks (BT in the UK, SFR in France).

FON have said in a statement to Motorhome WiFi: “We confirm that the Fonera is no longer available . It will not affect the free roaming privileges from the Foneras owners account. Right now we have no plans to expire this benefit. ”

Some mobile phone networks give you access to ‘BT WiFi’ (such as O2 or Vodafone) but this does not include ‘FON’.
bugger.

Synthetic 12-04-2017 15:38
Re: VM Hubs as WiFi hot spots
 
I've just had an email from Virgin to say my hub is now a hotspot...

It isn't, as it's in modem mode, but it sounds like they've rolled this out to Newcastle now, unfortunately I'm not at home to check right now.

Email below for those interested

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We're writing to let you know that we're expanding the network of hotspots that Virgin Broadband customers can automatically connect to through the Virgin Media WiFi app, by adding Virgin Media Hubs, including the one in your home.
Adding Virgin Media Hubs to our WiFi network won't affect the internet connection you pay for
To add it to the network, we'll switch on a separate connection inside the Hub in your home. This means the broadband you pay for stays exclusively yours, and remains just as secure.
If you don't want the Hub you use to join our WiFi network, you can opt out. All you need to do is let us know by registering or signing in to your account here and clicking My Profile.
Kind regards,

TAZMANUK 12-04-2017 15:54
Re: VM Hubs as WiFi hot spots
 
After looking at the app and noticing that i'd have to change over 25 wifi devices as i use my ssid all one word as VIRGINMEDIA and VIRGINMEDIA 5G it stated change any with Virgin Media.

Since mine has a space but the app fails to get the profiles ive opted out if they was sn incentive for customers on a speedboost then id opt in. I only have 100 meg

Kushan 13-04-2017 09:41
Re: VM Hubs as WiFi hot spots
 
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Originally Posted by TAZMANUK (Post 35894383)
After looking at the app and noticing that i'd have to change over 25 wifi devices as i use my ssid all one word as VIRGINMEDIA and VIRGINMEDIA 5G it stated change any with Virgin Media.

Since mine has a space but the app fails to get the profiles ive opted out if they was sn incentive for customers on a speedboost then id opt in. I only have 100 meg

I'm really not sure what you're trying to say here, but you don't need to change anything. The VM hotspots are entirely independent of your own wifi network. You can call it whatever you want.

Synthetic 13-04-2017 10:12
Re: VM Hubs as WiFi hot spots
 
Nothing live here yet, suspect the email is a pre-emptive warning as I can't see them rolling anything out over the easter weekend incase it goes wrong.

SnoopZ 13-04-2017 10:16
Re: VM Hubs as WiFi hot spots
 
Is there a setting we can turn on and off in the Hub3 settings?

Synthetic 13-04-2017 11:13
Re: VM Hubs as WiFi hot spots
 
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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35894492)
Is there a setting we can turn on and off in the Hub3 settings?
It'll be part of a firmware update I imagine

SnoopZ 13-04-2017 11:24
Re: VM Hubs as WiFi hot spots
 
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Originally Posted by Synthetic (Post 35894498)
It'll be part of a firmware update I imagine
What is the firmware revision for the Hub3 that has it?

Kushan 13-04-2017 11:26
Re: VM Hubs as WiFi hot spots
 
I don't think it's live for my hub but I checked the app and there apparently are Hotspots around Liverpool. Not used them yet though.

I did also get a letter through stating that the wifi app was live and ready to use.


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