Does Virgin media have spare capacity?

[Nedkelly]

sorry i have not got a clue as some ex telewest areas differ as do some ex ntl

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Nedkelly

sorry i have not got a clue as some ex telewest areas differ as do some ex ntl

Ok thanks.

[Big-Ted]

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What I find amazing is that they expect 1 billion views of VOD / Catchup this year on top of the broadband and linear over the system.

Add to that the extra usage from more HD channels, more HD on VOD and Tivo using its BB connection etc and they can't be short of bandwidth.

It must help a lot that they switched to IPTV by upgrading to a single headend with new routers etc from Cisco.

Add to that the bandwidth freed up by switching to Docssis 3 and closing analogue and they must have plenty to spare.......

[muppetman11]

Certainly doesn't sound like it , if there squeezing channels in.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Certainly doesn't sound like it , if there squeezing channels in.

All TV Channels are broadcasting in all areas of Virgin Media.

Only RTE Radio and WRN Radio is not broadcasting in all areas of Virgin TV - Just old Telewest areas.

[mersey70]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Certainly doesn't sound like it , if there squeezing channels in.

So we won't be getting 17 channels in April to help meet Mr Berkett's claim of 80 HD channels in 2 years 9 months.

What a shocker!

1 or 2 would be nice though but it's looking unlikely.

[alwaysabear]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Certainly doesn't sound like it , if there squeezing channels in.

I agree, the phrase "squeezing in channels" does not sound good, one can only conclude capacity is an issue in some areas.

[mersey70]

Originally Posted by alwaysabear

I agree, the phrase "squeezing in channels" does not sound good, one can only conclude capacity is an issue in some areas.

Looking at the frequencies here (my TV has a cable tuner) there are a couple of the 48 streams in use (the whole country has 48 I think) that only carry 1 HD channel, I think I read they can carry two so maybe there is still space for a few channels.

Here's hoping!

[nn012]

I'm guessing areas in the upload upgrade list shown as 'being planned' are on the 550MHz network?

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by nn012

I'm guessing areas in the upload upgrade list shown as 'being planned' are on the 550MHz network?

My area has had the broadband upload speeds upgraded I now get 30 mbps down 3 mbps up. Don't know whether this is linked.

[mersey70]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

My area has had the broadband upload speeds upgraded I now get 30 mbps down 3 mbps up. Don't know whether this is linked.

Part of Wirral (where I live) has been upgraded to faster upload speeds but I am not due to get it here until August.

The whole of Wirral is part of the ex-CWC Manchester network though.

[alwaysabear]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

My area has had the broadband upload speeds upgraded I now get 30 mbps down 3 mbps up. Don't know whether this is linked.

I am not due for upgrade until August. BT have just announced that this area( South Essex) is to be one of the first to get 40mb in a few months, VM will have real competition for BB around here then.

[mersey70]

Originally Posted by alwaysabear

I am not due for upgrade until August. BT have just announced that this area( South Essex) is to be one of the first to get 40mb in a few months, VM will have real competition for BB around here then.

Parts of my area (Wirral) are getting enabled for BT Infinity in March too but not right here just yet.

[muppetman11]

No dates for infinity here yet.

[Digital Fanatic]

Just to add to Neds post. This is about future proofing the network and upgrading some of the older architecture.

It's not about VM having bandwith issues, we got loads when we closed analogue.

I'm actually involved in the project, but can't comment any further regarding the specifics as it's business sensitive.