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kyee
07-11-2009, 00:12
Just wondering, I've had a look around and can't seem to find info on their site nor on these forums. I was on their cable service in my old place but now use the ADSL, so I'm wondering how much I can download before I get throttled?
Ben B
07-11-2009, 00:14
http://virgin.net/allyours/faqs/trafficManagementFAQ.html
Ignitionnet
07-11-2009, 00:14
They cap it based on hourly limits and those limits appear to vary, they nail the top 5% of customers so there's no real set limit there :(

They also do various other unpleasantness as per the link above - ta Ben.
kyee
07-11-2009, 00:21
Wall of text woooosh.

So I can't download much per day then? Looks like I will be off elsewhere before the 30 days is passed.
Ben B
07-11-2009, 00:22
Wall of text woooosh.

So I can't download much per day then? Looks like I will be off elsewhere before the 30 days is passed.
Go With O2 or Be* they are good
kyee
07-11-2009, 00:24
unforunately im not in a cable area.. I can only get ADSL :( so had to go with virgin.
Ignitionnet
07-11-2009, 00:25
Just a caveat to that - O2 are only good if you can get their unbundled services. If they offer you the O2 Access product run away, quickly.
Ben B
07-11-2009, 00:30
Just a caveat to that - O2 are only good if you can get their unbundled services. If they offer you the O2 Access product run away, quickly.

Yes indeed, all access products are pretty much cack anyway.

unforunately im not in a cable area.. I can only get ADSL :( so had to go with virgin.

Check which BB providers are available in your area http://samknows.com/broadband/checker2.php
kyee
07-11-2009, 00:34
BT ADSL is available. But I dont have a BT line. How much is it to have one installed? probably worth it then? thanks for the quick responses btw guys, much appreciated.
Ben B
07-11-2009, 00:44
You need a BT line for Virgin ADSL anyway. BT Line http://www.productsandservices.bt.com/consumerProducts/displayCategory.do?categoryId=CON-HOME-PHN-R1&s_intcid=con_intban_overview_calls_home
v0id
07-11-2009, 01:19
Just wondering, I've had a look around and can't seem to find info on their site nor on these forums. I was on their cable service in my old place but now use the ADSL, so I'm wondering how much I can download before I get throttled?

Depends on what adsl package you have
http://virgin.net/allyours/bbandphone/index.html

You need a BT line for Virgin ADSL anyway. BT Line http://www.productsandservices.bt.com/consumerProducts/displayCategory.do?categoryId=CON-HOME-PHN-R1&s_intcid=con_intban_overview_calls_home

So, do Virgin pay BT then since it says that the customer no longer does?
http://www.virgin.net/allyours/faqs/talkFAQ.html
Ben B
07-11-2009, 01:21
OK, you need an 'Openreach' line not a VM Cable line then, either way I just call it a BT line.