1000M Rollout of the HUB5 - Page 2

punkrock101 · 26-09-2022, 21:12

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Originally Posted by psul

I've ordered and had it confirmed by text and email.
It's also showing on my account under my orders.

How long was it before it appeared in your orders on the account? I have one pod that was used once and put back into the box as it's no good I hope this doesn't stop me from getting this.

psul · 26-09-2022, 22:13

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Originally Posted by punkrock101

How long was it before it appeared in your orders on the account? I have one pod that was used once and put back into the box as it's no good I hope this doesn't stop me from getting this.

It was there the following day.

Jimmy-J · 27-09-2022, 04:11

Applied for the HUB 5, I got the confirmation email, but a few days later I got this email...

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Hello,

We know you’re expecting a Hub 5, but we’re sorry to say that some of your account features won’t work with this Hub quite yet. This could be because you’ve just upgraded to Hub 4, you’ve got WiFi Pods or your order needs to be installed by a technician instead of installing it yourself with QuickStart.

Unfortunately, that means we’ve had to cancel the order. We’re really sorry about that. You don’t need to do anything, just carry on using your current Hub as usual.

We’ll be making Hub 5 more widely available in 2022 - and don’t worry, we’ll let you know as soon as it’s compatible with your account.

Kind regards,

The Virgin Media team

I've had the HUB 4 since upgrading to the 1Gig about 3+ years ago (which I installed myself from the HUB 3) I've never had any WiFi Pods and don't have any other service just broadband.

BenMcr · 27-09-2022, 10:32

It'll be because you've got a Hub 4 - currently those with a Hub 4 don't qualify for the Hub 5 upgrade option.

MPH · 27-09-2022, 13:19

Hi BenMcr, that's the first time I have a straightforward answer as to why I can't have a Hub 5 so thank you for that.
I still find it frustrating those on the top tier don't have access to the
latest Hub & ironically are effectively being penalised as an early adopter.
(On Gig1 with a Hub 4 trying to get a Hub 5 so I can use the 2.5GB port)

Any idea when this might change?

Thanks

BenMcr · 27-09-2022, 13:26

No news yet, but I wouldn't expect it to be very soon.

Although I appreciate the point about home networking capability, swapping a Hub 4 for Hub 5 is the least overall effective change Virgin Media can currently make with hardware swaps.

Offering the Hub 5 to customers without D3.1 capable kit, in the same way as was being done with the Hub 4 recently can potentially improve the network performance for everyone, as each new version of DOCSIS is more efficient than the previous version.

So it's better use of available hardware resources and network capacity expenditure.

SnoopZ · 27-09-2022, 13:28

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

It'll be because you've got a Hub 4 - currently those with a Hub 4 don't qualify for the Hub 5 upgrade option.

What about people with a Hub3?

BenMcr · 27-09-2022, 13:30

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ

What about people with a Hub3?

They are being offered swaps to D3.1 capable kit where it can help with network capacity. That was a Hub 4 up till recently and is now a Hub 5.

But it's not blanket swap if it's not needed.

MPH · 27-09-2022, 13:58

Thanks BenMcr, bad news for me & others waiting for the Hub 5 but does make total sense from a broader/technical perspective. With public testing of 2.2Gig I do also wonder how long before VM & other ISP's will add a 10GbE port on a Hub 6 or whatever. SFP+ port would be good but lets not get carried away

Daveoc64 · 27-09-2022, 15:21

I too got the rejection email.

It would be nice to get the Hub 5. Not being able to get the full speed in modem mode with the Hub 4 is frustrating.

psul · 27-09-2022, 19:58

I've got the hub 4 and my order hasn't been cancelled (yet)

punkrock101 · 27-09-2022, 20:49

Well I have an Hub 4 and applied got no email confirming it also no order showing on my account and no rejection email. fingers crossed I fall through the net and get a decent hub. the hub 4 seems to have the wrong PSU with it to be honest. it is very loose. its not the connector on it self just it doesn't fit correctly.

SnoopZ · 27-09-2022, 21:39

I assume this won't renew my contract?

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I went ahead and put my order in to upgrade from a Hub3 as it maybe my only chance of getting one, hope I don't regret it.

Rabb · 27-09-2022, 22:00

been a long time since got 1gb line, would be really good to get the top speed, since paying same bill as everyone else that get it. is there a set date/year for this Ben ?

Jaymoss · 28-09-2022, 14:49

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ

I assume this won't renew my contract?

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I went ahead and put my order in to upgrade from a Hub3 as it maybe my only chance of getting one, hope I don't regret it.

I have took a chance too. The WIFI 6 should make a difference in VR with the Meta Quest able to take advantage of it.