Topic ID 5657
Hi, Just wanted to check whether anyone is having any problems at the moment with Virgin Media broadband? My wife rang me at work to say that "the internet keeps going away, then coming back", but VM's website reports no current problems. Thanks.
Reply ID 78223
Mine appears to be fine, currently running as fast as normal (Folly Island/town centre)
Reply ID 78226
quote:Ours has been like this for a few days now..
Originally posted by Joby
Hi, Just wanted to check whether anyone is having any problems at the moment with Virgin Media broadband? My wife rang me at work to say that "the internet keeps going away, then coming back", but VM's website reports no current problems. Thanks.
Reply ID 78229
Mines fine SG13
Reply ID 78232
quote:I had one incident the other day where it dropped and I had to reboot the modem but apart from that it's been fine (SG13). However, the TV on Demand has been almost impossible to use for the last couple of weeks and that is purely to do with contention (IMHO) so this could be affecting some broadband as well.
Originally posted by wingnut
Mines fine SG13
Reply ID 78234
quote:Contention with what?
Originally posted by newcomerquote:I had one incident the other day where it dropped and I had to reboot the modem but apart from that it's been fine (SG13). However, the TV on Demand has been almost impossible to use for the last couple of weeks and that is purely to do with contention (IMHO) so this could be affecting some broadband as well.
Originally posted by wingnut
Mines fine SG13
Reply ID 78235
quote:Their website does state there are problems with the TV service at the moment. Broadband all seems fine again now, though.
Originally posted by newcomerquote:I had one incident the other day where it dropped and I had to reboot the modem but apart from that it's been fine (SG13). However, the TV on Demand has been almost impossible to use for the last couple of weeks and that is purely to do with contention (IMHO) so this could be affecting some broadband as well.
Originally posted by wingnut
Mines fine SG13
Reply ID 78237
quote:Other users. The more people logging on via the same local hub the thinner spread the available bandwidth for everyone becomes. Ever noticed how your broadband slows down when all of the kids get home from school for example?
Originally posted by Ewoowarquote:Contention with what?
Originally posted by newcomerquote:I had one incident the other day where it dropped and I had to reboot the modem but apart from that it's been fine (SG13). However, the TV on Demand has been almost impossible to use for the last couple of weeks and that is purely to do with contention (IMHO) so this could be affecting some broadband as well.
Originally posted by wingnut
Mines fine SG13
Reply ID 78244
quote:...yes I agree - my virgin broadband has been OK but I daresay this is the busiest period for internet shopping etc, I am annoyed about the TV on Demand though - I have rung them twice about it but I guess nothing will happen if it is an area wide problem.
Originally posted by Deverauxquote:Other users. The more people logging on via the same local hub the thinner spread the available bandwidth for everyone becomes. Ever noticed how your broadband slows down when all of the kids get home from school for example?
Originally posted by Ewoowarquote:Contention with what?
Originally posted by newcomerquote:I had one incident the other day where it dropped and I had to reboot the modem but apart from that it's been fine (SG13). However, the TV on Demand has been almost impossible to use for the last couple of weeks and that is purely to do with contention (IMHO) so this could be affecting some broadband as well.
Originally posted by wingnut
Mines fine SG13
Reply ID 78251
quote:Ringing them? That's very optimistic! I gave up on that years ago. When TV on demand comes up with the error just ignore it and keep pressing until it does work (or reboot if it hangs).
Originally posted by theadmans I am annoyed about the TV on Demand though - I have rung them twice about it but I guess nothing will happen if it is an area wide problem.