Virgin Media announces 50mb lines from next year.

doubtful they have only just upgraded the 10mb to 20mb

[Richy99]

Originally Posted by daveetwo

I wonder if they will simply double 20mb customers free of charge like they have done in previous speed increses.

very much doubt it, completely new tier, and doubt you will get 50mbps for £37.99

20mb is £37 not £37.99

[12noon]

Some of us have been with cable for years and do have a cable modem, but only on the smallest broadband package. Do you think we will get a speed boost once 50Mb comes out ?

I know i'd love a 50Mb line, but wouldn't dream of paying that much per month just to browse a few web pages.

you will get your speed increase q1 or q2 of 2008

Originally Posted by darthlinux

you will get your speed increase q1 or q2 of 2008

Sorry to join the party late but you say we're getting a speed increase?

[popper]

rather than start another thread im just going to put the link here incase neil comes over here as invited.
http://www.betanews.com/article/No_c...70868#c1181453
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No chance of a FiOS-like UK option, says Virgin Media CEO

By Jacqueline Emigh, BetaNews

December 6, 2007, 3:20 PM

Although Verizon's broadband FiOS service might be helping to tank the subscribership of US cable provider Broadcom, Virgin Media's CEO believes that kind of slam-dunk isn't exactly about to happen on the other side of the Atlantic.

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Berkett said that Virgin Media is also mapping plans for an ultra high speed cable broadband offering running at 50 megabits-per-second (Mbps), adding a third tier to its existing 10 Mbps offering and recently introduced 20 Mbps service.

Another analyst asked Berkett for his response to complaints from some UK users that Virgin Media -- previously known among gamers and other users for its high-speed access -- has "slowed (down) in some areas."

According to the Virgin Media exec, the problem boils down to users' PCs, not to those of the broadband network.

"The vast majority of users' PCs are not able to get 20 Mbps," he replied. Berkett added that Virgin Media has reacted by launching an "educational campaign" among UK customers.

Berkett acknowledged, too, that Virgin Media was "late to notice" DVR. But, he added, the UK cable company is trying to capitalize, in a way, on this mistake, by coming out with high def DVR as its first ever DVR offering. "

yeah, signing a massive contract for the cheapest old tech Mpeg2 only V+ device , were the rest of the world is moving to AVC/Mpeg4-part10 devices, great move buying in old Mpeg2 end of life kit for long term growth and profit and real innovation neil, NOT.

[starsailor123uk]

Originally Posted by popper

Another analyst asked Berkett for his response to complaints from some UK users that Virgin Media -- previously known among gamers and other users for its high-speed access -- has "slowed (down) in some areas."

According to the Virgin Media exec, the problem boils down to users' PCs, not to those of the broadband network.

"The vast majority of users' PCs are not able to get 20 Mbps," he replied. Berkett added that Virgin Media has reacted by launching an "educational campaign" among UK customers.

Whilst I dont have a problem with STM as I dont have a large downloading presence I have to say that statement made me laugh my F......g head off

a) Mr Bekett does not have clue about the real world out there or believes what he is told by his minions ( and he would not be the first!)

b) I have no knowledge of an education programme unless he is using the Ho Chi Minh definition of re-education!

VM are re-educating users through their STM Policy

lol users pc why do I get 20 in the day but at night below 7 must be my pc

Originally Posted by darthlinux

lol users pc why do I get 20 in the day but at night below 7 must be my pc

Maybe it's not so far fetched after all, look at this.

BTW before anyone flames me, I am kidding.

[TimIgoe]

Originally Posted by darthlinux

lol users pc why do I get 20 in the day but at night below 7 must be my pc

your pc may be 'fine' but as i said in another thread, what happens if you are the only 'clean' machine on a UBR? When the less knowledgeable users get home from work / school / whatever and turn their virus ridden PCs on - what are they going to do... spam

Granted, this is not the root cause of all of the problems, but I bet it is a large chunk of it. While I don't like ISPs that block certain ports, it is a good way to limit the effect of viruses etc (blocking in / outbound windows 'file sharing', and outbound smtp are a good start - if the smtp one is a little annoying)

[sollp]

Well as a prime example of this, i was referred a fault from the service Tech's as the customer was only getting 2-3Mb Download,(this customer had had this problem and a few service visit's already and the usual rubbish from Tech support, so he was really frustrated).

After looking he had a ethernet-USB connection from the router to PC and this was the problem causing it. He was advised to get an ehternet card, later on yesterday afternoon i saw him as i was in the area still and this has resolved the problem. Believe me this is an issue with customers PC anyone who visits a customers home will see some of the ancient, poorly maintained pc's there are.

Now, to what the percentage this is the issue ,i know not!

[|Kippa|]

When 50mbit is rolled out, will the customers have to pay for new docsis 3 compatible modems, or will VM give them out for free?

[TimIgoe]

Originally Posted by |Kippa|

When 50mbit is rolled out, will the customers have to pay for new docsis 3 compatible modems, or will VM give them out for free?

I'd guess they'll come as part of the package like now - to be returned if/when you leave their service.

VM supply modems.