Intermittent WIFI & Poor Communication from VM
Bit of a long one here but just for context, this is a problem that's been going on for a few weeks now. There's been some construction area in Wolverhampton with the roadworks and improving road conditions etc so to be expected there were some notices sent out that there is an outage in the area and that it will be fixed within a few days. A few days pass and then the same message gets sent out (I asked for updates of the outage via text Outage ID: F012035342) that the engineers are on the case and it will take a few more days. This constant recycling of messages keep occurring and I get a little fed up and contact them via live chat as well as landline to just ask for some communication regarding the issue. I am totally reasonable that from time to time, there will be a drop in service and intermittent signals will happen every now and then, it just common sense. But when a fix is scheduled and that date keeps getting pushed back and back without any information regarding why it keeps getting delayed or what the problem is, that's where the annoyance starts to happen. As expected, they just say they there is an outage and that they don't have the information regarding what the issue is but that it is actively being investigated and worked on. So at this point it's just a waiting game, but then one day a text message occurs that the outage will be fixed today (23rd October). I thought this was strange as the latest update was that it will be fixed on the 27th. Anyways, the problem wasn't fixed and I was still having very intermittent connection throughout the day, losing connection to video calls, various apps, getting kicked out of games etc. I complained again to VM and they ensured that the outage was fixed and that an engineer would have to be sent to my home to solve any issues on my end. The engineer arrived today (27th Oct) and basically told us straight away that the issues are to do with a network card on the VM Server side of things and that it's very unlikely that anything is wrong with the household setup. He had a look anyway, and indeed verified that there was nothing wrong on our end and that various different WV postcodes around Wolverhampton that are connected to this problematic network card are all experiencing the same issues and that the engineers keep getting sent out to these houses even though there's nothing wrong on the house end of things. As soon as they randomly updated that the outage would be fixed on the 23rd, I knew something weird was up. I don't know whether its to avoid compensation fees for the intermittent service or if they are trying to paint it as if its something wrong with the customers broadband setup rather than their own, but I thought the accountability and lack of communication from VM is really poor. I contacted them again via live chat and they said they have raised a complaint and that a complaint manager will be in contact with me soon as well as they asked me to raise the issue here on the VM Community so the "Senior Management could have a further look into any area issues", so here I am. Would be interested to see if anyone else in this community is also having these similar issues, especially if you have a WV postcodeCan't move my Virgin - told my new address is for a business... but it isn't!
Hello. I'm trying to move my Virgin Media broadband and TV to a new flat, but am being told they can't do it, as the address is registered for a business. But the address can be found straight away when using the Virgin Media residential postcode checker, and I called a couple of times a few months back to double check the move would be no problem, before I bought the flat! It is just a standard flat, and no business is run out of it. The woman in the call centre gave me the business number, but it won't let me speak to anyone. I just want the address converted to residential, so I can have my connection moved. Please help.Possible hub issue?
Hi. I have Hub5x which is now about 2 years old. Recently I started having issues with some streaming services. YT and Spotify works fine but I can't listen to any internet radio. When I do online check it tells me it can't connect to my equipment. I'm assuming that is not normal?Moving house and getting an engineers assessment for connecting
Have had a discussion with the chat support team about having an engineer look at connecting a property we've purchased (but haven't moved in yet). Have been given an engineer reference, but have recieved emails telling me they're 'Sorry they can't connect us' within an hour of me talking to the chat support team. Are these automated emails that are sent out anyway? We were advised that they would start the cancellation process automatically and then re-instate it once we can get our new home connected (if it's possible), so just trying to get peace of mind as the other connection options in the area are pitifully slow.Perpetual Broadband Issues
I decided to switch to Virgin Media Broadband last year. They had just installed fibre in my area and came offering a great Black Friday deal. I took some time to think about it and went ahead. Unfortunately it’s something I’ve been regretting ever since. After a short time, my internet started to drop out at the same time every day. It would go off for around an hour or so. It became a predictable pattern, and so I decided to contact Virgin Media. A technician was sent out, they checked over everything, cleaned the cables and so on. Everything should be OK. It wasn’t OK, the problem was still happening. So, again, I got in contact with Virgin Media. Another engineer was sent out; this time they discovered that my neighbours connection was dropping at the same time as mine. The problem was somewhere further down the line and a separate team would have to look at it. Weeks go by and nothing happened, so I got in contact with Virgin Media again. At this point I was super frustrated because I couldn’t seem to get the agent to understand that I’d already had someone come out and that the problem was further down the line. They insisted on asking me basic questions about my set up and sending “strong signals” that should fix it. I decided to complain; after which they did send a team out to fix the problem. The fix lasted for a week or so before the connection started dropping again. I have since had three more engineers out. Cables replaced, cables cleaned. One of the engineers checked our neighbours connection again and found that theirs is still dropping out at the same time as mine. Another fault was found and supposedly fixed. Except the very next day, the same problem, my connection dropping predictably, multiple times a day. At this point I have no idea what to do. It’s affecting my work and my leisure time. I asked at what point I can be let out of my contract due to their inability to provide me with a stable connection. I was told that if the engineer thinks it’s unfixable they will put a note on my account. But they always think they've fixed it. Ahh dear. Honestly wish I’d never switched, it’s done nothing but add extra stress and frustration to my life. What do I do?Red light on hub
Hiya I’ve got a red light on my hub which no matter what I do won’t go away. I’m not sure if it’s impacting my WiFi as my connection keeps dropping when I’m on teams calls. I’ve done tests which says I should have a virgin wifi pod but I cannot find a way to order them anywhere. Any ideas? Thanks
16 consecutive T3 timeouts
Good morning For the last 2 years on and off I sometimes get 16 consecutive T3 timeouts which cause the Internet to go off for about 45 seconds then comes back on again. My power levels are fine and I have a Hub 5 and have my own router. The issue has never gone away and virgin have no idea what causes the issue from reading other posts on here. Never had this issue when I was on a Hub 3. The problem is on the 3.1 upstream channel. I'm actually thinking about giving BRSK a go when my contact ends next June.Do I need an engineer
Hi all, I’m hoping someone can advise. I'm moving and I’m wondering if it’s suitable to self install my Virgin Media hub. There is an old Telewest phone socket which is not like the images on the relocation guidelines. Also there isn't a hard plastic box on the wall - just a cable with a TRIS-102A connector. I have confirmed that Virgin is available at the property using the postcode checker. (I can't seem to post photos on this forum and not sure how else to get this reviewed by the VM team) Thanks, MaureenTidying external and exposed cables on apartment building
Hi there, I was wondering if virgin media send engineers to tidy external and exposed cables on the outside of houses/flats? As in the building I live in, virgin coax fibre cables have been added over the years as residents have signed up to virgin media. However this piecemeal approach means too many wires are connected into single wall boxes along the building, with damaged/missing brown protective boxes/boxes zip tied etc. See photos attached, looks rubbish. Could do with replacing some boxes/rewiring connectors and tidying the cable runs as exposed connections will get damaged/weathered, cables can fall/be tripped over etc. based in Redland, Bristol, UK
Old router location, options for moving or improving wifi coverage.
I have a superhub 3. This is placed on the loft landing as back in Telewest days this was where the computer was. It is an open space by the staircase so central to the house... just at the very top. Downstairs where the V6 box is the connection seems to be getting worse. There is a bit of a dead spot downstairs too. 2 WiFi Pods don't seem to make much difference, plus there are limited plug location options in this older house. 1 WiFi Pod is plugged in on the landing pretty much directly below the router on the landing above which I thought would be a great place for it. For a while an extra V6 box was installed on the middle floor, the cable is still there, would I be able to move the Superhub to this, or would that cable now be dead. Although this location is on the middle floor, it is less central and in a room surrounded by brick walls and a closed door. I would also need a way to run a very long ethernet to it as the solar inverter is currently plugged into the Superhub (it has not got WiFi) On M500, would a Superhub 5 have better coverage if Virgin give this on M500. Any tips would be great! Thanks.
