Virgin 4Mb to upgrade to 10Mb February - Summer - Page 62

broadbandbug · 19-06-2008, 09:28

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Originally Posted by jrhnewark

Got the upgrade here on the Lewisham part of the Bromley headend... but beautifully, much like when I had 20Mbps, I'm still topping out at 3.6Mbps downstream and 360kbps upstream. It's pointless me paying any more, I never get any more bandwidth!

Have you checked in your modem config to check that your modem has the 10Mb/s file loaded.. Also, what modem model do you have?

Strangerstill · 19-06-2008, 10:12

No word on Manchester area yet?

RealDiamond · 19-06-2008, 10:24

I wish they would turn southampton area back to TBC its seams worse to be the only group still listed as june and not complete. they got 11 days left.

bliss · 19-06-2008, 11:25

Is this really going to be completed by the end of August/September? Wouldn't be suprised if it rolls into 2009.

hilfiger · 19-06-2008, 12:01

where is this area?

.cable.ubr10.haye.blueyonder.co.uk

tay77 · 19-06-2008, 12:16

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Originally Posted by hilfiger

where is this area?

.cable.ubr10.haye.blueyonder.co.uk

Hayes in West London

joglynne · 19-06-2008, 13:13

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Originally Posted by Strangerstill

No word on Manchester area yet?

Nothing announced yet. Baguley, Manchester and Liverpool are still showing TBC.

http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html.../schedule.html

Strangerstill · 19-06-2008, 13:14

Thanks

MaXiMiZe · 19-06-2008, 15:23

The only encouraging thing I can point to is, all but one area with june set as the upgrade period have been upgraded, therefore the areas with TBC written aside them will certainly get a july/august period written by its side.
Hopefully I'm right

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N00N00 · 19-06-2008, 16:04

I am in Peterborough - done many test throught the day/night- varying from 4.1-4.9.

Presumably I need to call technical support?, although I know I have the correct modem for 10meg etc.

19-06-2008, 18:23

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Originally Posted by N00N00

I am in Peterborough - done many test throught the day/night- varying from 4.1-4.9.

Presumably I need to call technical support?, although I know I have the correct modem for 10meg etc.

It is a free call from Virgin landline on 151 so give them a call.

sloopy · 19-06-2008, 21:31

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Originally Posted by jrhnewark

Got the upgrade here on the Lewisham part of the Bromley headend... but beautifully, much like when I had 20Mbps, I'm still topping out at 3.6Mbps downstream and 360kbps upstream. It's pointless me paying any more, I never get any more bandwidth!

Being in SE9 I think I am in the same area as you. Using my usual WirelessG connection I am getting at best 5+Mb Download but, when connected with wire, tests (speedtest.net & cableforum) show 9+Mb. Perhaps it's time for a wireless upgrade.

Can anyone say that the 'N' standard products are worth buying yet?

N00N00 · 19-06-2008, 22:38

802.11g should easily manage 10mb - maybe check you haven't got it running in 802.11b mode?

sloopy · 19-06-2008, 23:28

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Originally Posted by N00N00

802.11g should easily manage 10mb - maybe check you haven't got it running in 802.11b mode?

No definitely Wireless G Only. For what it is worth, when doing the wired test I connected via the Wireless Router's ports rather than directly to the cable modem. I have just run a couple of CableForum speedtests now and got 4.8ish Mb results (wireless).

southwell · 20-06-2008, 07:13

Would Basingstoke come under Reading?

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sloopy

Being in SE9 I think I am in the same area as you. Using my usual WirelessG connection I am getting at best 5+Mb Download but, when connected with wire, tests (speedtest.net & cableforum) show 9+Mb. Perhaps it's time for a wireless upgrade.

Can anyone say that the 'N' standard products are worth buying yet?

How far are you sitting from the router? Have you tried a speedtest by the router? Have you tried changing the channel on the wireless, this can sometimes sort out speed problems.