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weesteev · 06-04-2009, 23:22

Isle of dogs is a tricky area. The previous posts about NTL turning off the network there is "semi correct" to this day. Virgin Media dont take new installs there and have no digital capabilities. IOD was supplied by analogue TV and telephone services (think Southampton, Slough) but was never upgraded but written off. Its very unlikely that Virgin will ever upgrade that area but no doubt let people slowly make the switch to other providers then eventually switch it off completely.

The wiring issue on IOD is similair to the issue in Hull (from what i remember). Lots of aluminium cables fitted by BT which make them totally unsuitable for broadband, the bigger problem being there is no HFC network suitable for broadband either (at least Hull had Kingston to make up for the lack of decent BT service).

Basically, your stuffed. Not a great position to be in 2009 in the centre of London, but this has been a bone of contention for some time now. As soon as there is any change to Virgins "new build" policy then it will be up on this forum so worth while staying tuned (albeit on the edge of your seat).

Keep us posted on your progress though, always interesting to see how these pan out.

06-04-2009, 23:22	#11
weesteev Inactive User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 850	Re: Cable in Isle of Dog (Canary Wharf) E14 Isle of dogs is a tricky area. The previous posts about NTL turning off the network there is "semi correct" to this day. Virgin Media dont take new installs there and have no digital capabilities. IOD was supplied by analogue TV and telephone services (think Southampton, Slough) but was never upgraded but written off. Its very unlikely that Virgin will ever upgrade that area but no doubt let people slowly make the switch to other providers then eventually switch it off completely. The wiring issue on IOD is similair to the issue in Hull (from what i remember). Lots of aluminium cables fitted by BT which make them totally unsuitable for broadband, the bigger problem being there is no HFC network suitable for broadband either (at least Hull had Kingston to make up for the lack of decent BT service). Basically, your stuffed. Not a great position to be in 2009 in the centre of London, but this has been a bone of contention for some time now. As soon as there is any change to Virgins "new build" policy then it will be up on this forum so worth while staying tuned (albeit on the edge of your seat). Keep us posted on your progress though, always interesting to see how these pan out. __________________ All comments are my own opinion and not a direct expression of Virgin Media.