Virgin Media's Superhub 2
Posted : May 1, 03:07 PM by Rob
The first details are becoming available of the replacement for Virgin Media’s cable broadband Superhub. It is not yet known when or how this kit will be available to customers.
Read MoreVirgin Media Broadband Traffic Management: Goal Posts Moved Again
Posted : Apr 16, 12:39 PM by Rob
Virgin Media have again made major changes to their Cable Broadband Traffic Management Policies. They continue to persist with traffic management despite the increasing availability of unrestricted FTTC services through the BT wholesale network.
Read MoreASA: Virgin Media's Broadband Is Not Unlimited
Posted : Mar 27, 10:48 AM by Rob
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that Virgin Media’s website broadband section claims that it’s broadband was unlimited is misleading. Traffic management policies can restrict some heavy user’s speeds by some 50%.
Read MoreSky buying O2 and BE Broadband
Posted : Mar 1, 09:04 AM by Rob
BkyB have reached agreement with Spain’s Telefonica to acquire their UK consumer broadband and fixed phone line services which are currently branded as O2 and BE. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, would see Sky become the second largest UK broadband provider.
Read MoreVirgin Media Change Traffic Management Hours
Posted : Feb 15, 01:18 PM by Rob
The evening download Virgin Media traffic management period will now expire at 10:00pm instead of 9:00pm. Upload restriction timings are unchanged at 9:00pm. The data thresholds do not alter, nor does the duration of the restriction, so Virgin Media claim the same number of people would be affected.
Read MoreUS Cable Giant Liberty Global to buy Virgin Media
Posted : Feb 6, 03:56 PM by Mick
It has been confirmed today that Cable giant Liberty Global, is to buy Virgin Media in a deal valued at £15billion. With the cash and stock deal – which Liberty Global said is valued at $23.3billion (£15billion) – is subject to approval by shareholders. The US Cable firm, Liberty Global – is owned by John Malone and once it merges with Virgin Media, would have a combined 25 Million Customers in 14 Countries.
Read MoreTaking a Liberty: Virgin Media Buyout?
Posted : Feb 5, 11:09 AM by Rob
Virgin Media have today confirmed, in a brief response to press speculation, that they are in talks with Liberty Global inc, for a possible transaction. A further announcement would be made in due course.
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