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[Spitfire16]

I reply from a VM Rep would be welcoming

[Guybrush85]

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@Spitfire16 wrote:

I reply from a VM Rep would be welcoming

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I've been banging that drum for a while now to no avail. I think honestly until they have a compiled and internally tested patch, they are keeping quiet on the official line front. As and when (or if) there is some news, then I'm sure the staff will be 'allowed' by management to discuss this more openly. I have seen some of the forum team referencing this thread now, so that's a good start and I can imagine the feeling of being unable to help sucks!

[James_W]

Hi all

We have been working closely with our Hub 3.0 supplier and Intel, and can now confirm we expect field trials of firmware with the required changes to begin shortly. These trials will need to take place before any wider rollout.

We apologise for the time it's taking to get this bug resolved.

James

[appleaday]

Hi James,

thanks for for letting us know, can all existing trialists wth virginmedia including myself expect to be included in the testing of this new firmware? It would be good to be involved 

[Guybrush85]

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@James_W wrote:

Hi all

We have been working closely with our Hub 3.0 supplier and Intel, and can now confirm we expect field trials of firmware with the required changes to begin shortly. These trials will need to take place before any wider rollout.

We apologise for the time it's taking to get this bug resolved.

James

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Thanks for the update. This is certainly a step in the right direction.

[mobculture]

Great news, and good to hear VM acknowledging the issue. Several customer service agents have flat out denied the issue to me, and blamed my devices for the problems. Very galling, and had left me feeling powerless to resolve the issue.

How can one become a trialist, as I certainly would like to become one?

[Guybrush85]

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@mobculture wrote:
Great news, and good to hear VM acknowledging the issue. Several customer service agents have flat out denied the issue to me, and blamed my devices for the problems. Very galling, and had left me feeling powerless to resolve the issue.

How can one become a trialist, as I certainly would like to become one?

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Only a staff member can say for certain in this instance, but usually they periodically do a sign up process and pick people from out of that depending on your answers. They have created sign ups specifically for a specific device/firmware in the past, so they might do that.

[wotusaw]

Hallelujah! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRP8d7hhpoQ

[rio_w]

Does this mean I can cancel this contract now that you have admitted to there being a problem with the Hub3. If I had known there was a problem beforehand with the hardware I would not have signed up. 

[Guybrush85]

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@rio_w wrote:

Does this mean I can cancel this contract now that you have admitted to there being a problem with the Hub3. If I had known there was a problem beforehand with the hardware I would not have signed up. 

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At least from my reading of the T&C's, I wouldn't think it qualifies as the only reasons specified are 'permanent loss of services' or change in contact/pricing. That said, you are best calling the thinking of leaving us team and discussing this with them as they have discretion based on individual circumstances, but honestly I can't see them allowing it personally.