on 16-04-2022 10:36
on 16-04-2022 10:53
Are you testing over Ethernet cabled or Wireless connections? Speeds are only guaranteed over Ethernet, wireless does introduce extra variables.
@paulcarter55 wrote:
Do they automatically drop your speed cos they assume nobody checks?
No.
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on 16-04-2022 12:09
G'Day japitts, as I said I'm testing as instructed by the Virgin technician using the correct app on my smartphone when I'm sat right next to the router. I test the speed when none of my other devices are using the bandwidth so there can't be any variables that are reducing the speed by two thirds. Full speed straight after a reset and then one third speed from the next day and thereafter seems conclusive to me. I'm not the only one on the forums complaining about this and the many daily dropouts that also occur.
on 16-04-2022 12:34
Just to reiterate what @japitts said, VM do not guarantee any wifi speeds, so all tests need to be done wired direct to the Hub.
However, please post your power levels and network log from the Hub and setup a BQM monitor here www.thinkbroadband.com/ping
Once done we can comment on the state of your circuit.
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on 18-04-2022 13:41
Hi @paulcarter55,
Welcome to our Community Forums and thanks for your post.
I am sorry to hear you've been having some issues with your broadband speeds.
I've taken a look at our systems and everything appears to be in order this end. There's no issues with your power levels and no area fault that could be impacting you.
As a provider, we do not guarantee WiFi speeds as numerous factors can cause drops in performance but you should be able to achieve the subscribed service on a wired connection. Can you confirm if you have tested using an ethernet cable?
As for WiFi we have some tips here- https://virg.in/wifisos
Kind Regards,