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LOUISEJC91's avatar
LOUISEJC91
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2 months ago

Replacement Hub - waiting

How frustrating spending 20minutes going through the phone options trying to speak to a human! The worst customer service call.

i have been waiting for a replacement broadband box for month and which has been sent twice… apparently i need this new box to see if the coverage is better before i can have any pods. My WiFi struggles to reach my bedroom. 

I’ve never been so frustrated to try and speak to someone regarding my broadband account! 
HELP!!

 

[Mod - title edited for clarity]

 

6 Replies

    • Client62's avatar
      Client62
      Alessandro Volta

      The people knocking at your front door are wearing white coats...

    • Tudor's avatar
      Tudor
      Very Insightful Person

      They probably men the OFCOM helpline!

    • LOUISEJC91's avatar
      LOUISEJC91
      Just joined

      Same! And it’s just the same, can’t get through to a customer service advisor you go in loops.. very frustrating 

  • Client62's avatar
    Client62
    Alessandro Volta

    Unless you have a defective VM Hub, expect a change of VM Hub to have a minimal effect on Wi-Fi coverage.

    A home Wi-Fi mesh / network to get the TVs, iPhones, Games consoles working well can be a seriously good investment and bring to an end the endless gripes about connectivity issues.

  • jbrennand's avatar
    jbrennand
    Very Insightful Person

    See this old post of mine...

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    To address the wifi issues, VM now supply “wifi Pods” (no longer doing cheap and cheerless and poor value “boosters”).    However, their Pods are only free to customers  on the 1GB, Volt (or old Ultimate Oomph) packages - is that you?  If so they are worth trying - they should work for you. VM Wifi is now “guaranteed” to 30 Mbps/room it’s now called… Wifi Max 
    See if anything in here helps….

    https://www.virginmedia.com/wifi-max

    You call 0800 064 3850 to order the first one after scanning for blackspots using the connect App.- or just wait here for a VM person to respond in a few days and they will sort the first one for you.  If you do call dont get fobbed off by the offshore CS agents' saying you aren’t eligible - if you are - it is clearly stated on the webpage.

    You can also text VM on 0753 305 1809 include account name/number and what the issue is,  there is also a “Chat” option on their website - but note that replies usually take longer.  Or you can speak to the team on WhatsApp by logging into your online account via a mobile handset and there will be a link to speak to VM by Whats App (the number is 0780 3089 684   ) - you can use the same number for their other social media platforms too (TwitX/Fbook. etc) - so try them all.

    If not free to you… you will be charged £8/month for up to 3 pods.   It’s a simple solution and should work for you.  However, you would soon pay off that cost by buying your own wireless solution that will be yours to own and use forever,  although the VM Pods should be a simpler option.  If you do want to invest in better equipment, you would need to get either a…  (1) Mesh System, (2) Wireless router, (3) Wireless access point(s), (4) a pair of good quality Wifi Powerline Adaptors, or a combination of (2&3). £40-100 (that’s ~4->12 months of Max Pod rental) should sort it for most customers with an average property and usage. Spend more for additional advanced“features” - if required.