[Technology] Bloody Virgin Internet

[WATFORD zero]

I got up this morning, had a busy day ahead, and couldn't get onto t'Internet.

Got home this afternoon, pissing around, and just lost the connection twice in the last hour. They wouldn't do that when I'm dependant on a dodgy stream to watch tonight's match would they ? (Or is everyone laughing at the silly old sod who is still on Virgin Broadband ?)

I get the feeling I'm not going to like the answer, either way

 

[jcdenton08]

I got up this morning, had a busy day ahead, and couldn't get onto t'Internet.

Got home this afternoon, pissing around, and just lost the connection twice in the last hour. They wouldn't do that when I'm dependant on a dodgy stream to watch tonight's match would they ? (Or is everyone laughing at the silly old sod who is still on Virgin Broadband ?)

I get the feeling I'm not going to like the answer, either way

You aren’t alone, apparently…

Virgin Media internet down again for thousands

The firm apologises after customers lose service for the second time in one day.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[stss30]

It's a nationwide issue with Virgin Media today unfortunately, I noticed an issue this morning so reset the hub - big mistake as it took half an hour to kick back in again. Then mostly fine throughout the day but intermittent again now - hopefully they'll resolve by the time the game is on but some people are saying it's been down all day for them!

 

[BNthree]

Home internet and mobile phone both with Virgin and both flakey as hell today. Very worried about my stream later.

 

[pocketseagull]

If you're on a PC you can download the free Brave Browser https://brave.com/download/ and open a tab to connect to the internet via Tor. Internet will still work that way.

There must be ways to access Tor via mobile/apple but I don't know any to recommend.

 

[Hotchilidog]

I had problems this afternoon. It’s a rare occurrence for me

 

[WATFORD zero]

Just be aware that if I/we lose connection tonight I would be posting 'what a bunch of f***ing incomeptent, s***ing, stealing, t***y, robbing, complete and utter f***tards Virgin are. Alternatively, I may be watching us stroll through the match with a glass or two of Rioja.

I'm sure you will find out which over the next few hours

 

[GT49er]

Went off twice in the night - although the little logo on the screen showed an internet connection, nothing was coming through and I had to go and find my code number (at 3a.m. and again at 5a.m!) to get back in.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Mine has been dicking about this afternoon but seems ok now.

 

[LamieRobertson]

No problem at breakfast…none when in this evening

 

[Brightonfan1983]

Mine has gone down in the last hour or so. In London I can’t tune into Sussex radio on my wireless, they’re not broadcasting the programme online (as far as I can tell) so are we buggered up here?

 

[Deleted member 37369]

No problem at breakfast…none when in this evening

No one likes a show off

We had the problem this morning and then was mainly OK when I used it a few times during the day ... until around 4pm when it all went to pot again. Although it was a bit odd as there were times when accessing BBC Sport, for example, was lightening fast ... but I couldn't access Facebook, WhatsApp (PC version), Twitter and NSC!!

All working OK again ... at the moment

 

[Easy 10]

Mine dropped out at about 4pm. Tried switching the router off and on again but to no avail. Came back up some time after 5 and (touching cloth) has been ok since. Was WFH which caused a slight issue, but I made full use of the time by giving my lawn its first cut of the year, pruned the bushes, moved the water fountain, and set up the patio furniture. Garden is finally back in action.

Now - no WiFi fannying for the next few hours please VM.

 

[RandyWanger]

Been a nightmare today hasn't it? Must be some DNS issue as my Slack and Google Workspace apps have been working fine.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Very, very annoying.

 

[swindonseagull]

Mine was off all day, came on about 3pm.....Noticed on twiter virgin are reporting more problems an hour ago.......please stay on for 2 hours need it for firestick.

 

[Eeyore]

Forty four years later, and still the most reliable servant...

 

[BBassic]

Been a nightmare today hasn't it? Must be some DNS issue as my Slack and Google Workspace apps have been working fine.

Yeah I saw a post from Cloudflare earlier on Twitter that said it's a DNS issue. A particular server was having a mare, conveniently the same server that hosts their website and chat tools.

It happens

 

[Sirnormangall]

My connection has been dodgy most of the day, but ok in the last couple of hours except, ironically, until I pressed the link to this thread! No doubt Virgin will refund a proportion of their charges to us in compensation…..The dreadful service today (following hard on the heels of their recent letter putting up my monthly subscription by > £20) won’t retain my custom.