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Qtx	25-01-2013 14:18

Virgin Media set to withdraw free Tube Wi-Fi next week

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Vigin Media's wireless broadband network on the London Underground will only be free to everyone for another week.

The broadband provider is scheduled to start charging non-customers for Wi-Fi access on the Tube from February.

"Until the end of January 2013 we're giving everyone full internet access for free. After that, full internet access will only be available for no extra cost to customers of Virgin Media and selected providers, or available to buy as Wi-Fi passes," the firm explained.

A message posted by the broadband provider on Twitter this week confirmed the Wi-Fi service - launched for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games - is "changing".

So far, Virgin Media has activated wireless broadband at 92 subterranean stations across the capital.

"We're working to get as many stations Wi-Fi ready as quickly as we can," the firm noted.

"You'll know when you're in an enabled station because you'll see the Wi-Fi logo in the ticket hall and around the station."

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denphone

25-01-2013 14:32

Re: Virgin Media set to withdraw free Tube Wi-Fi next week

That was always the plan.

Qtx	25-01-2013 14:47

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35527432)

That was always the plan.

I don't recall seeing any set date for this before but that is not to say there wasn't one. I am sure the ones who this may effect will be gladly of the reminder...

BenMcr

25-01-2013 14:51

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Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35527445)

I don't recall seeing any set date for this before but that is not to say there wasn't one. I am sure the ones who this may effect will be gladly of the reminder...

Everyone who has used the service have got an email of some description to advise of the changes too.

Hugh	25-01-2013 14:52

Re: Virgin Media set to withdraw free Tube Wi-Fi next week

This will affect 02 and 3 customers, as EE and Vodafone have a deal with VM - link

KierenAris

25-01-2013 15:57

Re: Virgin Media set to withdraw free Tube Wi-Fi next week

It was originally meant to end for everyone in September (edit: "end of summer"), if I remember rightly, but was extended. :)

You can register with these links for free WiFi after January 29th:
Virgin Media http://customer.virginmedia.com/wifi...elftransition/
Everything Everywhere https://tubewifi.ee.co.uk/index.php?vmcode=XGH-K56
Vodafone http://www.vodafone.co.uk/shop/internet/wi-fi/index.htm

Or register for a pass here: https://wifipass.virginmedia.com/w/R...urnUrl=%2fw%2f

Full list of stations here: http://my.virginmedia.com/wifi/station-guide.html

RichardCoulter

25-01-2013 16:55

Re: Virgin Media set to withdraw free Tube Wi-Fi next week

Very helpful, it was kind of you to take the time to provide all this information :)

aliferste

27-01-2013 06:14

Re: Virgin Media set to withdraw free Tube Wi-Fi next week

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35527432)

That was always the plan.

I believe that is how drug dealers start you off, give you it free until your are hooked and then start charging you ;)

RichardCoulter

27-01-2013 09:02

Re: Virgin Media set to withdraw free Tube Wi-Fi next week

Many businesses lure people in like this. At one time all of the Sky channels, including movies andsport, were free!

It's a bit like asking when corporate hospitality becomes bribery ;)

Mr Banana

27-01-2013 09:17

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Originally Posted by aliferste (Post 35528212)

I believe that is how drug dealers start you off, give you it free until your are hooked and then start charging you ;)

I think they said it would only be free during the Olympics though?

Sirius

27-01-2013 09:25

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Originally Posted by Top banana (Post 35528232)

I think they said it would only be free during the Olympics though?

They did originally

http://www.zdnet.com/virgin-media-ge...ct-4010025630/

That article dated March 14, 2012 -- 17:16 GMT

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The Mayor of London's office announced on Tuesday that many London Underground stations will get Wi-Fi access in summer 2012 through a deal with Virgin Media. More than 80 stations will have the service in the summer, with up to 120 stations in total connected by the end of 2012.

The service will be free initially, becoming chargeable at an unspecified rate after an unspecified sporting event — widely thought to be the Olympics — occurring in the capital during the summer, Virgin Media told ZDNet UK, although it intends to keep the service free for its existing customers. Travel information will remain free for all.

dilli-theclaw

27-01-2013 09:32

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35528226)

Many businesses lure people in like this. At one time all of the Sky channels, including movies andsport, were free!

It's a bit like asking when corporate hospitality becomes bribery ;)

At least we can agree on this...

This is why I wasn't at all surprised by a certain ex-member who went completely ott about VM.

When I asked him about this behind the scenes it turns out it was ALL because he got given an iPad from VM and was asked to promote it online.

Sirius

27-01-2013 09:36

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701 (Post 35528248)

I wondered why he became a pain the butt. Thanks for the info Dilli :tu:

Skie	27-01-2013 19:19

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I used the wifi a few weeks ago for the first time. Pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to sign-up and now that it's going paid how easy it was to authenticate as an existing customer. It just asks for things everyone in a household would know, rather than asking for things like account numbers etc that you would never have on you.

MalteseFalcon

27-01-2013 20:13

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So as a Virgin customer, I can use WiFi on the Tube if I ever go on it? Very rare for me to go on the Tube now, about once a year. Used to be at least twice a week a few years ago. Bit expensive now from Hertfordshire to get into London.

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