on 23-02-2023 09:34
Hello,
Apologies if this is not the right place to ask, but I'm a bit confused about how to get Wi-Fi pods.
I used the Virgin Connect app to scan my house and this is what I experienced:
Having registered the above, I can't figure out how to get the necessary equipment to improve the signal. I tried calling 150 but there was no relevant option and couldn't speak to anyone.
Does anyone know what the process is?
Thank you!
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on 23-02-2023 15:04
on 23-02-2023 15:04
on 23-02-2023 15:10
Thank you John!
on 24-02-2023 14:42
I clicked on something to thank you for your response, but it seems that it resulted in the thread being closed.
How do I get a moderator to interact so they can hopefully help me receive the equipment?
on 24-02-2023 15:03
on 24-02-2023 15:11
ok sorry about the confusion. I did call the number multiple times but it's an endless loop of options, automated line tests until they hang up on me, because the issues are not with the line itself..
Hopefully as you say a moderator will jump in. I've unmarked the thread as "answered" so they don't assume this is solved, but will mark it again as soon as someone gets in touch.
Thanks again for your help, really appreciate your time and patience 🙂
on 27-02-2023 09:43
Hi @alela
Thanks for posting and welcome back to the community.
Sorry to hear you're having issues with the WiFi signal and the Connect App.
Please try the below for me, it should help with either optimising the connection, or prompt you to order a Pod;
• Tap Start the scan
• Then Start the scan again
• While connect to WiFi, Tap I’m ready
• Wait 2 mintues for Scan
• Scan complete, Tap continue
• Tap Add a room, Tap the room you're in
• Start the Scan (do this in every room)
• Scan complete
• Tap Optimise WiFi now if an option
• If so, Tap Optimise
• Optimisation complete, Tap Rescan room,
• Tap Start Scan
• Tap Order a WiFi Booster if an option
Let us know how you get on.
Best wishes
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27-02-2023 11:12 - edited 27-02-2023 11:15
Hi John,
Thank you for following up.
The experience I have in the Connect up seems different to what you're describing. I am running the tests in each room, but there is no option to optimize or to order a pod even though at least 2 of the rooms are measuring around 12Mbps, which is well below what's guaranteed in my Ultimate Oomph plan. I'm on a M600 and the hub is receiving the desired speed, so it's 100% a wi-fi issue.
In the Connect app I can see the "Results history" screen showing the various rooms, two of which are marked as "Fair". I don't think 12Mbps is fair, and in fact, I'm due a £100 credit unless this is improved.
What else can I do to get these ordered?
Thank you!
on 27-02-2023 13:50
I think I managed to find a way 🙂
I was talking to VM in regards to my account/package and then they kindly transferred me to the faults team who were able to arrange for the pods to be delivered.
Thank you both for your help. Much appreciated!
on 01-03-2023 17:20
Thanks for the update alela, please let us know once you received the pods if they help resolve the wireless network issues. We have hep here in regards to the Pods and setting them up although they do come with instructions 🙂
Rob