Virgin Media already looking to 400Mbps broadband - Page 4

moroboshi · 20-07-2010, 23:21

More downstream would be nice, but it's upstream I'm more interested in. The current 1.5mbit max upstream is just a joke. It should be at least 20mbit, if not more.

VirginMediaPhil · 01-08-2010, 22:27

And what would Virgin call this? XXXL? XXXXXXL? XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXL?

rickymallory · 02-08-2010, 01:26

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Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil

And what would Virgin call this? XXXL? XXXXXXL? XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXL?

lol, funny but it is heading that way.

When VM drop the 10Mb package (it is going to happen apparently) I think 20Mb XL should become M, 50Mb should become L and 100Mb XL or something. or they should just name them by the speed, 20Mb, 50Mb, 100Mb. their current naming scheme is beginning to be too much.

Peter_ · 02-08-2010, 06:34

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Originally Posted by rickymallory

lol, funny but it is heading that way.

When VM drop the 10Mb package (it is going to happen apparently) I think 20Mb XL should become M, 50Mb should become L and 100Mb XL or something. or they should just name them by the speed, 20Mb, 50Mb, 100Mb. their current naming scheme is beginning to be too much.

Why would they drop the 10Mb package as the majority of people are on 10Mb and to upgrade them would cause them to lose money.

10Mb is a good base package and it is highly unlikely that it will dissapear.

VirginMediaPhil · 02-08-2010, 09:53

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Originally Posted by rickymallory

lol, funny but it is heading that way.

When VM drop the 10Mb package (it is going to happen apparently) I think 20Mb XL should become M, 50Mb should become L and 100Mb XL or something. or they should just name them by the speed, 20Mb, 50Mb, 100Mb. their current naming scheme is beginning to be too much.

Yeah, I was joking slightly as all they do nowadays is bump off the lowest speed. You're idea is good, but I think the next adjustment will probably be:

L: 20mb
XL: 50mb
XXL: 100mb

And then after that maybe:

L: 50mb
XL: 100mb
XXL: 200mb

Then eventually:

L: 100mb
XL: 200mb
XXL: 400mb

But this is a far and distant future. :p

rickymallory · 02-08-2010, 14:04

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Originally Posted by Masque

Why would they drop the 10Mb package as the majority of people are on 10Mb and to upgrade them would cause them to lose money.

10Mb is a good base package and it is highly unlikely that it will dissapear.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35064382-post5.html

Apparently Berkett has already said that 10Mb will go.... maybe not for a little while. but I think it will.

I suppose 10Mb will become what 2Mb is currently today, A package you can request if you phone them, but one that is not listed as an option on the website. Nobody said anything about free upgrades, but as with what happened to 2Mb I think it might happen, but the people that get the free upgrade will get stricter STM on the 20Mb. Just like the 2Mb upgrade to 10Mb has.

Peter_ · 02-08-2010, 14:11

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Originally Posted by rickymallory

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35064382-post5.html

Apparently Berkett has already said that 10Mb will go.... maybe not for a little while. but I think it will.

I suppose 10Mb will become what 2Mb is currently today, A package you can request if you phone them, but one that is not listed as an option on the website.

I am surprised as it will cost money to give free upgrades especially when many other companies on the continent that already offer 100Mb+ broadband packages still offer 10Mb and below services.

Also check out the prices in Euros.

http://www.upc.nl/internet/

talktalkfan · 02-08-2010, 17:19

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Originally Posted by Masque

Also check out the prices in Euros.

http://www.upc.nl/internet/

Check out the Upload speeds !

jb66 · 02-08-2010, 17:34

I'd repackage them

Skyretentions 2mb to match there crappy free broadband

S - 10mb
M - 20mb
L - 50mb
Xl - 100mb.

I also would expect there to be a £15 fee to upgrade from 20 to 50mb to cover the postage of the new modem and return postage of the standard modem

rickymallory · 02-08-2010, 18:26

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Originally Posted by jb66

I'd repackage them

Skyretentions 2mb to match there crappy free broadband

S - 10mb
M - 20mb
L - 50mb
Xl - 100mb.

I also would expect there to be a £15 fee to upgrade from 20 to 50mb to cover the postage of the new modem and return postage of the standard modem

if they do offer 20Mb users an upgrade to 50Mb at no extra cost I think it is a fair deal to charge for the posting of the new modem as you say... but 50Mb isn't self install is it? Charging for the modem to be posted and the engineer visit is fair I think... Have VM said there will be a free upgrade from 20 to 50 though?

jb66 · 02-08-2010, 18:40

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Originally Posted by rickymallory

if they do offer 20Mb users an upgrade to 50Mb at no extra cost I think it is a fair deal to charge for the posting of the new modem as you say... but 50Mb isn't self install is it? Charging for the modem to be posted and the engineer visit is fair I think... Have VM said there will be a free upgrade from 20 to 50 though?

There is no reason why 50meg couldn't be quickstart providing your old modem is locked on ok.

We are only speculating, virgin have announced nothing set in stone

Peter_ · 02-08-2010, 20:13

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Originally Posted by rickymallory

Have VM said there will be a free upgrade from 20 to 50 though?

No and I can see no reason to as it would cost to much money as every 20Mb customer would require a replacement modem and in many cases a replacement router.

rickymallory · 03-08-2010, 01:17

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Originally Posted by Masque

No and I can see no reason to as it would cost to much money as every 20Mb customer would require a replacement modem and in many cases a replacement router.

hence the reason for charging a fee to be sent the new modem/router as per jb66's idea - maybe £15 is too low but I think £30 - £40 is fair.

v0id · 03-08-2010, 01:21

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Originally Posted by Masque

No and I can see no reason to as it would cost to much money as every 20Mb customer would require a replacement modem and in many cases a replacement router.

Surely thay must've made enough by now to cover that cost with these so called 'activation fees' for 50meg and V+/V HD. Or is that just for the shareholders bubbly at christmas

mjpartyboy · 03-08-2010, 08:49

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Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil

I think the next adjustment will probably be:

L: 20mb
XL: 50mb
XXL: 100mb

And then after that maybe:

L: 50mb
XL: 100mb
XXL: 200mb

Then eventually:

L: 100mb
XL: 200mb
XXL: 400mb

But this is a far and distant future.

And it will still be a lottery as to what speed you'll actually get.