Homer Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Just a heads up that the 50Mb service is due in a few weeks, so I've heard. It'll apparently be a free upgrade for all those already on the 20Mb XXL service. According to Virgin, connection speeds have been limited for the last few months due to considerable hardware upgrades at the datacentres preparing for the new service. Trials so far have shown that real world 40Mb download speeds can be achived by almost all those in the trials, with 50Mb acheived in some areas. New modems will be supplied by Virgin free of charge and most likely any wireless routers will need to be replaced (although a couple of sources at Virgin said that free wireless routers are available for XXL users if you request them). I've not seen too much on the dates officially but the info came from a few sources inside Virgin media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Stuck with my poxy upto 8mb link (normally doesn't even see 2mb), it'll be 2020 be we see decent speed in my village Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Just a heads up that the 50Mb service is due in a few weeks, so I've heard. It'll apparently be a free upgrade for all those already on the 20Mb XXL service. According to Virgin, connection speeds have been limited for the last few months due to considerable hardware upgrades at the datacentres preparing for the new service. Trials so far have shown that real world 40Mb download speeds can be achived by almost all those in the trials, with 50Mb acheived in some areas. New modems will be supplied by Virgin free of charge and most likely any wireless routers will need to be replaced (although a couple of sources at Virgin said that free wireless routers are available for XXL users if you request them). I've not seen too much on the dates officially but the info came from a few sources inside Virgin media. Im quite positive they told my Dad it was £35 more a month . He's nightshift or i would ask , I'm almost certain it was this he was talking about the other day.... Bollocks , were only on the L package i think . My mistake . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Im quite positive they told my Dad it was £35 more a month . He's nightshift or i would ask , I'm almost certain it was this he was talking about the other day.... According to the virgin website it's £35 per month provided you have their telephone service (which costs £11 per month, so £46 total). According to my bill it's £2 cheaper than the 20Mb service. Edit, never mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hmmm, very interesting... Was under the impression they needed to upgrade the head-ends to docsis 3 to do this? Must check out my area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hmmm, very interesting... Was under the impression they needed to upgrade the head-ends to docsis 3 to do this? Must check out my area Thats what they've been doing the last year According the DC guy I was talking too, 100Mb is a very real possibilty (and in theory the hardware thats gone in can fully support it) with the upgrades they've done.. even to the home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 This is interesting. I took out the 20MB XL package (and phone) about a week ago, as I was having real trouble with my ADSL provider. It's awesome! But when I was choosing a package, the 50MB one was listed as more expensive. But if I can now upgrade for free... Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Just tell them you are leaving and they do it for free. I'll be on the phone as soon as its released ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Having only just signed up, and with no faults that I could use as a breach of contract, I don't think that'll work for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 According to the chaps I've been speaking to it'll be a free upgrade for XXL users. Apparently it's Virgin medias intention to roll this our as their standard high end package, replacing XXL. Will let you know if I hear any more Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I wonder how long it'll be before us 10Mb users get upgraded for free too? I started out with 512Kb and have never paid for an upgrade yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Isn't that an outrageous amount of bandwidth for a home user? actually 6mb is a crazy amount!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Isn't that an outrageous amount of bandwidth for a home user? actually 6mb is a crazy amount!? Yep! Unless you plan on lots of downloading from multiple sources you really don't need that much. If all you do is surf and watch the odd video you really won't notice much difference. Sites will still suffer from the delay before the page you've requested is found just like every other service. http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/technology/2009/02/speed_diary_day_one.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Is the XXL package not 50mb and the XL package 20mb? Thats the way i read it. At the moment i am on the M package for broadband and i get 4mb iirc. 10mb is L, 20mb is XL and 50mb is XXL. As you said some area's already have it. Some info is here. Also, if you take out the phone and the 50mb XXL i read it as costing £35 all in. Broadband XXL + Phone M £35 a month View details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I just built up a package using this XXL Broadband - M Tv - M Phone. Total cost? £35 bargain IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 It's a good step forward, we are starting to catch up with other nations now. Though I do wish they would sort out the caps that they place on usage and stop using the term 'Unlimited' on their products when it clearly is limited. Gets right on my tits that does!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I have looked through their website but have yet to find out what the upstream speed is. Does anybody know? My area hasn't been cabled so I'm out of luck anyway, but I'd still like to know if it's something pathetic like 512kbps upstream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I just Googled it. 1.5mbps upstream. I get 1.3 out of my long/poor ADSL2+ line (only 6mbps downstream), and most of my customers get 2.5mbps upstream for £21.50 per month. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 read 1.5Mb but i don't know if thats true. 20Mb has 768Kb iirc. Cheers I have looked through their website but have yet to find out what the upstream speed is. Does anybody know? My area hasn't been cabled so I'm out of luck anyway, but I'd still like to know if it's something pathetic like 512kbps upstream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 So that probably means the people currently on the 20mb service will actually receive a proper 20mb or up to 50mb at 3 o clock in the morning downhill with the wind behind it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbleyuk Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 They are not upgrade current 20mb customers to 50mb! i dont think thats on it was always an upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 They are not upgrade current 20mb customers to 50mb! i dont think thats on it was always an upgrade. come again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I think he means people on 20Mb will stay on 20Mb as the 50Mb is an upgrade... Basically what i said earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I think he means people on 20Mb will stay on 20Mb as the 50Mb is an upgrade... Basically what i said earlier When i first got NTL i was on their top service, every time a new speed came out those on the top package have had the upgrade. look back at past threads on here to see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbleyuk Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 come again They are not upgrading the current 20mb customers to 50mb when it is avaliable in there area. i dont think thats on really, They aways upgraded there current customers before 10mb went to 20mb when they rolled that out etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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