13-11-2021, 11:42
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Re: Hub 5 at no extra cost
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Originally Posted by ianch99
Is there any consensus yet on the stability and reliability of the Hub 5? I have a Hub 3 in modem mode and I am hoping the replacement Hub 5 will be "as good".
I do not want to go from a stable modem to one that is "work in progress" and could cause problems.
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I think being an improvement over the hub3 is a low bar. The chipset in it can only be a significant improvement over the Puma chipset which was never really fixed. It's a different OEM as well. I'd bite someones hand off for one as my 1 day old hub4 has already proven itself to be trash.
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13-11-2021, 14:34
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#137
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Re: Hub 5 at no extra cost
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Originally Posted by rtho782
I think being an improvement over the hub3 is a low bar. The chipset in it can only be a significant improvement over the Puma chipset which was never really fixed. It's a different OEM as well. I'd bite someones hand off for one as my 1 day old hub4 has already proven itself to be trash.
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Same here had hub 4 over a week and the so called free speed boost from 350 to 500 I'm still only getting 360 to 370 at best even though I've checked the configuration file and does say I'm on 500, be interested to know if they are various configuration files so those that are on none volt bundles get true 500 and those that are on volt bundles are capped.
Just a thought
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13-11-2021, 16:38
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#138
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laeva recumbens anguis
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Re: Hub 5 at no extra cost
I’m on Volt, and I’m getting constant 530Mb/s+ on my (upgraded from 350) BB (on a Hub3).
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14-11-2021, 13:46
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#139
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Join Date: Nov 2021
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Re: Hub 5 at no extra cost
Did anybody else manage to order a hub 5 through the link what was posted but removed sharpish by the mods hopefully mine arrives in 2 weeks
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14-11-2021, 15:29
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#140
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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Re: Hub 5 at no extra cost
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Originally Posted by Treble3
Did anybody else manage to order a hub 5 through the link what was posted but removed sharpish by the mods hopefully mine arrives in 2 weeks
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I ordered one but via an email sent to me direct. I am guessing that if the Hub 5 is worse than my current Hub 3 (in modem mode), I can reinstate the old one? Does anyone know if this is an option? Hopefully this will not be needed.
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14-11-2021, 16:39
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#141
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Join Date: Sep 2003
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Re: Hub 5 at no extra cost
Makes things awkward for me I was considering VM again, as VDSL is feeling very dated, and now I know about the hub 5, especially that it can help in congested areas and the puma chipset has been ditched I would for sure want one.
I can imagine a new customer signing up has a little leverage but not enough when a sales rep will just say the hub 5 doesnt exist.
The problem with invite only trials is stock ends up going to people who are not the ones who most want it.
My question is how long do new hubs take to get from public trials to rollout?
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14-11-2021, 17:07
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#142
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Virgin Media Staff
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Manchester
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Re: Hub 5 at no extra cost
Even when it's released there is no guarantee you can request one. Outside of targeted offers or due to a recognised fault, a standalone Hub swap hasn't been available for years.
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15-11-2021, 15:27
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#143
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cf.addict
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Re: Hub 5 at no extra cost
Any updates on the BQMs? Like pulling teeth trying to get a nice view on how the hub is looking from those that got it
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15-11-2021, 17:43
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#144
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CF Resident Dog
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Re: Hub 5 at no extra cost
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Originally Posted by Gobble
Any updates on the BQMs? Like pulling teeth trying to get a nice view on how the hub is looking from those that got it
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Someone posted theirs a week or so ago and it looked like most other VM graphs.
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15-11-2021, 18:06
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#145
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Re: Hub 5 at no extra cost
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Originally Posted by SnoopZ
Someone posted theirs a week or so ago and it looked like most other VM graphs.
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It had some spikey bits that I wanted to see if it has calmed at all
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16-11-2021, 18:25
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#146
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Re: Hub 5 at no extra cost
Just been offered one of these by email so taken the offer.
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16-11-2021, 20:44
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#147
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CF Resident Dog
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Re: Hub 5 at no extra cost
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Originally Posted by Broken Hope
Just been offered one of these by email so taken the offer.
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What broadband speed do you currently have?
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16-11-2021, 20:48
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#148
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 171
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Re: Hub 5 at no extra cost
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Originally Posted by SnoopZ
What broadband speed do you currently have?
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350Mb, living in Nottingham, Basford hub site if that makes a difference, currently on a Hub 3.
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17-11-2021, 01:15
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#149
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cf.member
Join Date: Nov 2021
Posts: 5
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Re: Hub 5 at no extra cost
1gb users are now getting emails to get the hub 5
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17-11-2021, 01:34
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#150
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Dr Pepper Addict
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Nottingham
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Re: Hub 5 at no extra cost
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Originally Posted by Broken Hope
350Mb, living in Nottingham, Basford hub site if that makes a difference, currently on a Hub 3.
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Interesting.
I'm also on 350M, on Basford ...... time to check my email ....
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