Virgin Media to Double Broadband Speed

[Chrysalis]

Originally Posted by Masque

You did read th bit that says the VMNG300 is not capable of 100Mb on the platform, and that is from Virgin Media not me and if they have changed the hardware to use 8 downstreams rather than 4 that has to be significant.

I didnt say isnt significant, but I dont think thats the reason for the 92mbit specification, because if it was VM would then be in trouble for rolling out the service on 4 downstreams.

[Kushan]

Originally Posted by Masque

USB has not been supported for around 4 years and the EPC2100 was the last modem supplied with USB anyway.

I know many high end routers have USB fitted but that is on unsupported equipment.

Yes I know this, I was responding to someone's question about there being equipment that doesn't support 20meg.

On the "new equipment" side, are there any modems still in service that are not 20Mb capable (mine's a 256, so I'm good).

It was mostly anecdotal, as you said it's not supported but people do still use it - mostly people that have PC's so old, they don't even have ethernet ports, or people that (for some reason) have both ethernet and USB connected up (and wonder why they get slow speeds, or why their router/other PC doesn't work).

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by Kushan

Yes I know this, I was responding to someone's question about there being equipment that doesn't support 20meg.

I know so I was adding some more information for you.

[Mr K]

Assume my NTL250 will handle 20MB ok, and I won't need a Superhub ?

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by Mr K

Assume my NTL250 will handle 20MB ok, and I won't need a Superhub ?

From the ex-ntl side the 200 (I think), 250, 255 and 256 are all fine for 20Mbit.

[Mr K]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

From the ex-ntl side the 200 (I think), 250, 255 and 256 are all fine for 20Mbit.

that's good news, thanks.

[Kushan]

Just remember that for the most part, the Superhub is fine as a modem and you can continue to keep and use any router that you may own.

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by Mr K

Assume my NTL250 will handle 20MB ok, and I won't need a Superhub ?

It is fine as is the superhub in Modem Mode as it is a better modem than the 250.

[Stephen]

Can I remind you all that silly names for VM equipment is against the forum rules. Stick to the official term of Superhub.

Thanks.

[Mr K]

Slightly over the top that Stephen for a harmless bit of humour. The fact that so many are having to use bridge mode indicates the 'Superhub' isn't fit for purpose. Still lets move on.......

[Kymmy]

Originally Posted by Mr K

Slightly over the top that Stephen for a harmless bit of humour. The fact that so many are having to use bridge mode indicates the 'Superhub' isn't fit for purpose. Still lets move on.......

May I suggest you read this thread about Cableforums AUP,
including post #4

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...se-policy.html

If you wish to discuss the AUP please contact any member of the team in private.

Now back on topic please

[thenry]

my ETA is between April-June this year

[Stephen]

Offivial link to check will be here.

http://www.virginmedia.com/doublespeed

Just a small information page just now.

[a01020304]

I am currently on the L 10mb service, i have noticed a page has appeared on the website
http://shop.virginmedia.com/existing...broadband.html

Quote:
Upgrade from up to 10Mb or up to 20Mb broadband to up to 30Mb
Pay no extra for three months

it says that 3 months will be current price then goto higher price. Can I get this if dont have/dont want a phone line

can benmcr confirm this?

[thenry]

PR...