[Update] ALL 20>30Mb upgrade discussion

[Blackened]

Can any of you clever chaps tell me why I've needed a tech install instead of a self install?
I don't mind, it's always nice to see people.

[whizzard]

Originally Posted by Blackened

Can any of you clever chaps tell me why I've needed a tech install instead of a self install?
I don't mind, it's always nice to see people.

Probably looked at your power levels and decided it needs a tech. Same will apply of anyone taking self install and finding they have issues. They would then need a manned install but in that scenario it would be free of charge.

[Blackened]

Originally Posted by Chrysalis

if I am reading that right, no STM for daytime uploads?

There isn't for 20mb either though?

---------- Post added at 11:19 ---------- Previous post was at 11:18 ----------

Originally Posted by whizzard

Probably looked at your power levels and decided it needs a tech. Same will apply of anyone taking self install and finding they have issues. They would then need a manned install but in that scenario it would be free of charge.

Good stuff, cheers.

[Chrysalis]

Originally Posted by Blackened

There isn't for 20mb either though?

---------- Post added at 11:19 ---------- Previous post was at 11:18 ----------

Good stuff, cheers.

Ok I thought there was, there should be really tho.

[SnoopZ]

Originally Posted by Blackened

Can any of you clever chaps tell me why I've needed a tech install instead of a self install?
I don't mind, it's always nice to see people.

I needed a tech too and all she said to me was the system was saying a tech is required because of the property even though i've been on Virgin over 10 years, and i think my power levels are fine. I could have got a tech for next Tuesday but i didn't want to take a day off work again so managed to get a Sat morning install for the 19th.

[bizarre_opinion]

quick speed test.

[qasdfdsaq]

Originally Posted by Horizon

http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...140&highlight=

Funny how they quote expected speeds then link a page about "speed honesty" yet the numbers they spout are wrought with hypocrisy.

They couldn't even get their own prices right, criticise Infinity for having speeds dependant on location (and then conveniently forget to mention their 3mb upload speed is actually 1mb in most locations), wildly overestimate their own expected download speeds based on data only they can see (and which disagrees with the most recent publicly available data). They claim to be honest by publishing average speeds then publish average speeds that are completely different from the data they claim it's based on! Oh and also conveniently omitted is their policy of reducing your speed by 75% if you use your full connection for more than 20 minutes at peak times.

Mhmm. Speed honesty.

[Edit] Dammit, spelling. Anyone know how to get Firefox 4b10 to spellcheck?

[vanman]

Originally Posted by Chrysalis

Ok I thought there was, there should be really tho.

there is no 20mb any more its
10mb
30mb
50mb
100mb

http://shop.virginmedia.com/broadband.html

[pip08456]

Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq

Funny how they quote expected speeds then link a page about "speed honesty" yet the numbers they spout are wrought with hipocrisy.

They couldn't even get their own prices right, criticise Infinity for having speeds dependant on location (and then conveniently forget to mention their 3mb upload speed is actually 1mb in most locations), wildly overestimate their own expected download speeds based on data only they can see (and which disagrees with the most recent publicly available data). They claim to be honest by publishing average speeds then publish average speeds that are completely different from the data they claim it's based on! Oh and also conveniently omitted is their policy of reducing your speed by 75% if you use your full connection for more than 20 minutes at peak times.

Mhmm. Speed honesty.

It's what's known as "cherrypicking!"

[burns]

Quick question:

Is the SuperHub a worthwhile upgrade over a standard wirless-n router? I gather it is basically a wireless-n router?

Thanks

[millsman]

My bill states that I am paying £20.75 for M Broadband so why is the new
30mb service £18.75

[pip08456]

Originally Posted by vanman

there is no 20mb any more its
10mb
30mb
50mb
100mb

http://shop.virginmedia.com/broadband.html

Surely you mean they aren't selling 20Mb any more!

[Chrysalis]

Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq

Funny how they quote expected speeds then link a page about "speed honesty" yet the numbers they spout are wrought with hipocrisy.

They couldn't even get their own prices right, criticise Infinity for having speeds dependant on location (and then conveniently forget to mention their 3mb upload speed is actually 1mb in most locations), wildly overestimate their own expected download speeds based on data only they can see (and which disagrees with the most recent publicly available data). They claim to be honest by publishing average speeds then publish average speeds that are completely different from the data they claim it's based on! Oh and also conveniently omitted is their policy of reducing your speed by 75% if you use your full connection for more than 20 minutes at peak times.

Mhmm. Speed honesty.

indeed, VM not area dependent for performance?

[pip08456]

Originally Posted by burns

Quick question:

Is the SuperHub a worthwhile upgrade over a standard wirless-n router? I gather it is basically a wireless-n router?

Thanks

It is a modem/router combined and the modem side can handle 8 downstream channels and 4 upstream channels. The router side is c**p!

[Blackened]

Originally Posted by SnoopZ

I needed a tech too and all she said to me was the system was saying a tech is required because of the property even though i've been on Virgin over 10 years, and i think my power levels are fine. I could have got a tech for next Tuesday but i didn't want to take a day off work again so managed to get a Sat morning install for the 19th.

Mine's coming on Thurs afternoon - the missus is off that day anyway. I've self installed the last two hubs myself but I guess there must be some levels issue like Whizzard says.