New customer - install delay
I had the initial technician visit, and as the previous tenant had virgin media. There's a VM box on the inside wall. I was told the cable had been cut, and he couldn't complete my install that day. They sent an appointment for two weeks ahead, with the caveat that the cable has been mended or whatever they do. I was also told that it would be a few days! They also sent me an email saying there hadn't been VM in the property before, when there quite clearly has been. I think it's ridiculous having to wait all this time. I've had no email or phone call from the engineers as they said would happen, and I just don't see why it's all taking so long. After reading about some of the delays on here, I'm seriously considering cancelling and going back to sky. Totally fed up, and wish I'd never bothered with Virgin Media. [Mod - title edited for clarity]Contract Renewal not gone through
On the 5th of October I renewed my contract via the app at a new cost of £73.76 a month on a 24 month plan. My latest bill has come through today for over £100 (almost £20 up from last month) and according to the app I am still showing as up for renewal but now at £75.15 a month. I have no idea why the first contract renewal hasn't gone through, no idea why the latest bill is so high and no idea why I'm still being offered another renewal at a higher price. Is renewing via the app a known issue for it to go wrong?5 month delay - install cancelled - compensation?
We moved house at the end of May and wanted to bring our package with us. We were told it would be installed the day after we moved in. That was then pushed back by 2 weeks...and then another 2 weeks, and then another 2 weeks...for 5 months! Right the way up until 2 days ago when we had an email saying they couldn't supply us and our account was being cancelled. I'm aware we are now due significant compensation for delayed install from Ofcom. I spoke to an agent yesterday who claimed we weren't entitled to this. I quoted Ofcom guidelines to them: they said they'd open a complaint to arrange compensation. I received an email today: they resolved the complaint today under the reason "Customer Experience -> Agent or Technician Professionalism - Internal feedback provided". I've raised another complaint... By my maths, we're owed for every day since the initial install day, plus 30 days notice, plus the discretionary compensation they offered in calls (e.g. credit for a new 4G router). It's well over £1,000 at this point. What's our best way of getting the compensation we're owed actually paid via cheque? Support have been terrible, constantly telling us incorrect information and now telling us twice we aren't owed any delay install pay. Thanks for any helpWorst Customer Service
I have been trying to sort out my account for over 3 months and have never had such a debacle. Had 2 different contracts, spoke to numerous employees and still can't resolve basics. Thought I had it all sorted last month with another new contract but yet again Virgin promised much but delivered nothing. Spent over 2 hours on the phone that time and now just spent 40 mins then I got passed to my 3rd agent who promptly cut me off deliberately. Has anyone else ever dealt with such a poor organisation who are completely inept? So, infuriating when the staff employees cannot read previous notes or don't listen to you? Then pass you onto another agent where you have to keep on repeating yourself endlessly. Anyone from Virgin got the courtesy to try and sort this out? Rather than on of your Employees who said best thing to do was leave, I am starting to think I should have followed his advice.Switched From Sky But Still Charged For Both
When I switched from Sky in The summer I was told Virgin would inform SKY of my change of broadband but I had to tell them myself about the change of TV. I have just had a call from SKY saying they had not been informed by Virgin and so I have done so. This means that I have been double charged for 2 months for my broadband service. Who do I speak to to get this refunded. My understanding is that via the Ofcom ‘One Touch Switch’ process, Virgin are obligated to inform SKY about my switch. https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/switching-provider/easier-than-ever-to-switchPerpetual 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?£50 student Just Eat voucher nowhere to be seen
Hi, I bought the student virgin media package that came with a £50 Just Eat voucher, but I've received no communication about it at all. Our broadband was installed on October 10th 2025. When will we be sent our voucher? The advert very much made it seem that the voucher would be immediate.