120M : Virgin Media 150Mb Coming 2014

[telfordcable]

^^ as I say before that virgin media isn't interesting on upload.

[StevenNT]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

Barring the recontract taking the upgrade won't trigger any bundle changes as far as I'm aware.

Looking at the FAQ, I think your right http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...nd/m-p/2060120

Will my broadband speed upgrade cost any extra money?
Absolutely not! Your speed upgrade will not change the amount you pay each month for your broadband service.

So if I'm reading this right my £5 loyalty discount should by rights remain intact for the remaining period left on it and just extend any contract?

[Tricky Trevor]

I don't suppose that those already on 120mb will get a price reduction to the cost of 60mb?

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by Tricky Trevor

I don't suppose that those already on 120mb will get a price reduction to the cost of 60mb?

Nope, because the two tiers will end up on completely different speeds

The reason 100Mbit customers got price reduction to the same as 50Mbit was because those two tiers were/are merged into 120Mbit

However, as long as you aren't a bundle that has a fixed broadband element, you'll be able to downgrade if you want to pay the XL tier price

[muppetman11]

When will these new speeds be available to new customers ? Anyone any ideas ?

[linwelin]

Originally Posted by Sephiroth

The mega-downloaders would have ripped me off had they not been STMd.

Thankfully they seem to be doing away with the STM, only a matter of time now I think.

[ileikcaek]

I'm guessing the reason upload will remain the same is because VM maybe waiting until they have overhauled the network for QAM64 upload in all areas which seems like it's going to take them quite some time to accomplish.

Another point MyVM mentioned nothing about requiring a new 12-month contract when I checked it earlier today. Not sure if they mistakenly left that piece of info off or not. It did say 120 to 152 though. Mixed signals as usual it seems.

[kwikbreaks]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

When will these new speeds be available to new customers ? Anyone any ideas ?

VM have form for offering the new speeds to new customers while existing customers either have to wait or phone in and agree to new contracts - I'd guess that once it starts new customers will get the new speeds whether or not their area is ready as that is what happened last time.

[General Maximus]

ya, hopefully the postcode checker will be updated asap with an initial rollout schedule

[oscar87ni]

In my case as being user of 120Mb service, If they do not increase Upload speeds at all and keep it 12Mb then it's kind of pointless committing for another 12 month contract even if it's no extra charge for it..

Without upload speed being upgraded then it looks as follows:

50Mb Down 3Mb Up (2Mb)
100Mb Down 3Mp Up
152Mb Down 12Mb Up

Will have to think twice whether to upgrade or not.. Does not seem to be worth it..

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by General Maximus

ya, hopefully the postcode checker will be updated asap with an initial rollout schedule

It already gives a schedule - for instance mine says

Your upgrade will be ready in your area between April 2014 and September 2014.

[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by oscar87ni

In my case as being user of 120Mb service, If they do not increase Upload speeds at all and keep it 12Mb then it's kind of pointless committing for another 12 month contract even if it's no extra charge for it..

Without upload speed being upgraded then it looks as follows:

50Mb Down 3Mb Up (2Mb)
100Mb Down 3Mp Up
152Mb Down 12Mb Up

Will have to think twice whether to upgrade or not.. Does not seem to be worth it..

Good point.

[telfordcable]

Originally Posted by oscar87ni

In my case as being user of 120Mb service, If they do not increase Upload speeds at all and keep it 12Mb then it's kind of pointless committing for another 12 month contract even if it's no extra charge for it..

Without upload speed being upgraded then it looks as follows:

50Mb Down 3Mb Up (2Mb)
100Mb Down 3Mp Up
152Mb Down 12Mb Up

Will have to think twice whether to upgrade or not.. Does not seem to be worth it..

Spot on

126Mb become 145Mb (only 19Mb extra) but not worth it for another 12 months contract. (I am fed up with virgin greedy git try to keep u on for another 12 months just for 19Mb extra of speed)

[Gavin-D]

mines going up to 100mb between July and December 14 though this could be quicker as the roll out should be smoother now they've upgraded the network

[Kushan]

Originally Posted by telfordcable

Spot on

126Mb become 145Mb (only 19Mb extra) but not worth it for another 12 months contract. (I am fed up with virgin greedy git try to keep u on for another 12 months just for 19Mb extra of speed)

They're not forcing you to sign anything. You can opt in if you want, or don't, it's up to you.

Personally, I think it's quite clever of them. Give people "free" speed upgrades to keep them from leaving, but raise the price of the product regardless. It's kind of a double win for Virgin.

Of course, considering that they are raising prices, it's a bit rich of them to say that the upgrade is "free".