Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
22-03-2017, 16:51
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Re: Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
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I think it's just the way it's shown.
VIVID 100 solus won't include the home phone - it is literally the broadband only.
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Thanks for clarifying, Ben.
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22-03-2017, 16:58
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Re: Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
20Mbps upload, wooop!
With 4k streaming using the less bandwidth hungry x265/HEVC codec, the actual needs for higher speeds is minimal. Even in a busy house with six people gaming and streaming at the same time, 80 and 100Mbps is more than enough.
I suspect an average person who uses Netflix might see an advert that says 300Mbs is good for streaming so will be fooled by PR in to getting it. That and people suffering buffering or congestion who get upsold the connection saying it might sort out the issues...
If you are in the right area, Hyperoptic offer 1gbit and telephone line for the same price as Vivid 300
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22-03-2017, 17:27
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Re: Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
No doubt when the next round of price rises come they'll point out how fast the lowest pack is for BB speeds
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22-03-2017, 19:57
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Re: Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
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20Mbps upload, wooop!
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I get that already on the 200 Gamer.
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If you are in the right area, Hyperoptic offer 1gbit and telephone line for the same price as Vivid 300
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Sadly they do not do my area, 1GB would be great, esp as it states this is 1GB up and down.
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22-03-2017, 22:23
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Re: Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
Will the upload on 300Mb tier be free of traffic management?
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22-03-2017, 22:31
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Re: Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
It already is traffic management free for those that have it, as is VIVID 200 Gamer.
It's not been announced what management on the new tiers may or may not be.
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22-03-2017, 22:37
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Re: Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
Just wondering what would be the cost to get 200mb BB and Full house bundle only no phone line?
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22-03-2017, 23:22
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Re: Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
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If you are in the right area, Hyperoptic offer 1gbit and telephone line for the same price as Vivid 300
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For the first 12 months anyway - then it's £63.
1GB broadband solus is £46 a month for 12 months - then £60 (+ £40 connection fee).
I'm lucky enough to live in a new build with it installed. I have no need for 1GB, but 100MB (up & down) is excellent. Shame about the crappy router though!
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22-03-2017, 23:32
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Re: Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
Ben, if my contract is due to end on 30th April, do I need to wait till the 1st or April to move over? (I'd be dropping services and going to a solus package). Have a feeling that they can do it when there's 30 days left without a charge or something, but may have made that up
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22-03-2017, 23:41
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Re: Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
Yup. You can start talking about changes to your package in the last 30 days of your minimum period. So for that's 1st April.
However 30 days notice is required to remove a service so your changes would complete at the end of April
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23-03-2017, 00:24
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Re: Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
Bummer. Just upgraded to 'Gamer' for the upload boost last week - Now they've upgraded the Vivid200. Anyone know if there a 'cooling off period' in which to change your mind?
Poor show for not upping the Gamer plan's upload...
Tom
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23-03-2017, 08:13
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Re: Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
Are these new tiers available now? As i am currently out of contract with 150mb, XL TV and standard phone line and would like to reduce my monthly costs down to £50ish even if that means reducing TV? And are those prices for existing customers that are out of contract?
Advice on what i should do?
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23-03-2017, 08:20
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Re: Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
They're available from the 30th.
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23-03-2017, 09:03
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Re: Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
Ben, do you know if these will affect current customers?
IE I'm on 200/12 now, will I automatically get the bump to 200/16 or will I need to re-contract / change package etc?
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23-03-2017, 10:27
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Re: Virgin Media to launch faster broadband
I've not yet seen anything to say that it's an inclusive change, so unless Virgin Media say any different then the 100/12 and 200/16 speeds are new tiers and will require a new bundle.
The same will probably be true for the bundles that include VIVID 200 Gamer and VIVID 300 - anyone on an existing bundle with those speeds would have to agreed to a new bundle to get the newer pricing.
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