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RJ5103082's avatar
RJ5103082
Joining in
22 days ago

Wifi Pods

I have been trying to contact VM about my Wifi PODS ceasing to function all of a sudden. I have checked the MAC address and it's registered to the new Hub appropriately. The light just pulses slowly constantly without connecting to the Hub. I have even mvoed the pod to a socket right next to the Hub, yet, nothing. I have been on hold with VM customer care for more than 30mins on multiple occasions over the past few days. VM chat also does return anything useful.

Does anyone have another contact number for VM customer care? Or know how to order a new pod and/or additional pods?

  • jbrennand's avatar
    jbrennand
    Very Insightful Person

    Report it as a fault as per...

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    Firstly call it in on the “faults” line - on 150 (VM Phone - free) or 0345 454 1111 (any other phone - national rate). Use option 2 (faults), dont press any other buttons when offered and you should be in the queue for the next agent.
    If you get cut off after an automated reboot cycle, just call back in a couple of minutes as the system should know that you have just been on and it hasn’t helped and put you in the queue.   Try now, but calling at 08.00 midweek (09.00 Sun) is the best time to get through quickly at busy/closed times you may get redirected to offshore - hence calling early is best.

    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.  

    FINALLY… A VM person will pick this up on here and respond, but it can take a few days for them to get here.

  • Thanks.

    I have tried all possibilities yet still kept on hold for 30+ minutes and no resolution.

    Hopefully someone from VM can answer.

    • Moogera's avatar
      Moogera
      Up to speed

      Hi I've had the same problem,my WiFi pod ceased to work a few days ago ,I managed to get through to VM and a replacement WiFi pod should be delivered Friday 

      If you have the time just sit on the phone but try phone earlier in the day ,I had to wait 30 mins ,I phoned at 9 am

    • Daniel_Et's avatar
      Daniel_Et
      Forum Team

      Hi RJ5103082 👋 Thank you for your posts and welcome to the Virgin Media Community 😀

      We're sorry to hear about the problems you've been having with your WiFi Pods 😔

      I can see you've spoken to the team since your latest post. Has the matter now been dealt with?

      Please pop back to us at your earliest convenience.

      Regards,
      Daniel

      • RJ5103082's avatar
        RJ5103082
        Joining in

        Hi Daniel

        Yes my issue has been resolved. The POD that stopped working was still linked to my old Hub which the connection lapsed after 2-3 weeks. It has now been linked to my current Hub and all is working as expected. A new additional POD is also going to be delivered to extend my network.

        Thank you for following up.