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New Virgin Media traffic management policy

New Virgin Media traffic management policy

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Following the launch of Virgin Media's new 'Collections' packages, the cable ISP has introduced a complex new traffic management policy which has independent upstream and downstream data limits.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Apr 2nd 2012 at 10:34PM
Virgin Media to bundle TiVo as standard

Virgin Media to bundle TiVo as standard

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British cable ISP Virgin Media is to launch new broadband/television packages this month with the TiVo TV catch up service included as standard.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Apr 1st 2012 at 11:36PM
Virgin begins

Virgin begins "Double Speeds" roll-out

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Cable ISP Virgin Media is set to begin rolling out a speed upgrade for customers in 30 towns and cities across the UK.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Mar 2nd 2012 at 3:39AM
Virgin to double broadband speeds by 2013

Virgin to double broadband speeds by 2013

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Cable TV and broadband outfit Virgin Media said that the firm is set to spend £110 million to double broadband speeds for more than 4 million customers.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jan 13th 2012 at 3:54AM
Sky trumps Virgin in customer service

Sky trumps Virgin in customer service

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Telecoms watchdog Ofcom has released a report into customer service figures which showed that satisfaction with broadband was lower at 58 per cent than mobile (69 per cent) and cable ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 28th 2011 at 1:22AM
Virgin offer six months of Spotify Premium on new sign-ups

Virgin offer six months of Spotify Premium on new sign-ups

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Virgin Media is set to offer Spotify Premium to new customers for six months free of charge.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 1st 2011 at 4:47AM
London busses to gain free WiFi

London busses to gain free WiFi

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London bus passengers will soon be able to connect to onboard Wi-Fi as part of Mayor Boris Johnson's drive to improve connectivity.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Aug 4th 2011 at 12:21AM
Virgin unveils 'worlds fastest' 1.5Gb cable broadband trial

Virgin unveils 'worlds fastest' 1.5Gb cable broadband trial

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Virgin Media announced the successful trial of 1.5Gb cable broadband in London's Old Street 'Silicon Roundabout'.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jul 24th 2011 at 10:59PM
Virgin 100Mb service now available to quarter of the UK

Virgin 100Mb service now available to quarter of the UK

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Virgin announced that 100Mb/sec broadband is now available to a quarter of the UK, 6.5 million homes in total.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jul 21st 2011 at 8:13AM
Virgin launch Android TiVo record and guide app

Virgin launch Android TiVo record and guide app

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Virgin Media has produced an Android application which will allow TiVo users to control recording of programs and video television schedules for the week ahead.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jul 15th 2011 at 9:18AM
Virgin rapped for 'misleading'  broadband speed ads

Virgin rapped for 'misleading' broadband speed ads

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The UK advertising watchdog, the ASA, has upheld six out of ten complaints against broadband provider Virgin Media relating to advertising campaigns that made speed claims against rival internet providers.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jul 14th 2011 at 9:15AM
Virgin Media to trial 'world's fastest' 1.5Gb cable broadband

Virgin Media to trial 'world's fastest' 1.5Gb cable broadband

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British cable ISP Virgin Media is to trial what it says is the world's fastest cable broadband speeds of 1.5Gb.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Apr 21st 2011 at 12:38AM
Virgin Media ?50 cash back broadband deal

Virgin Media ?50 cash back broadband deal

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British cable ISP Virgin Media announced the return of a £50 cash back offer for new broadband bundle customers.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Mar 10th 2011 at 8:41AM
Virgin shows off TiVo-powered Connected TV

Virgin shows off TiVo-powered Connected TV

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Cable TV and broadband provider Virgin Media has released images showing the user interface of the forthcoming TiVo-powered Connected TV service.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 30th 2010 at 6:31AM
Virgin Media campaigns against 'misleading ads'

Virgin Media campaigns against 'misleading ads'

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Broadband ISP Virgin Media has called for an ‘end to misleading broadband advertising’ accompanied by an online campaign and petition.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 19th 2010 at 7:35AM
Virgin Media to use piracy detection tech

Virgin Media to use piracy detection tech

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Virgin Media is testing new technology that can automatically detect if customers are using their broadband connection to illegally download copyrighted files.

by Nicky Trup
on Jan 20th 2010 at 10:34AM
Virgin promises more accurate internet speeds

Virgin promises more accurate internet speeds

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Virgin Media has said that it will no longer make unachievable speed claims for its ADSL services, and has called on the industry to follow suit.

by Ben Furfie
on Aug 5th 2009 at 9:30AM
PM calls on comms industry to deliver high speed internet

PM calls on comms industry to deliver high speed internet

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Prime Minister Gordon Brown called for a high speed, universally accessible digital network to support the UK's content industry at Friday's Digital Britain summit.

by Ben Furfie
on Apr 20th 2009 at 11:35AM
Virgin to roll out 50Mb broadband

Virgin to roll out 50Mb broadband

NEWS Cable provider Virgin has announced that it is to upgrade its broadband services, with it planning to roll out a 50Mb service to replace its current 10Mb offering.

by Ben Furfie
on Jan 29th 2008 at 11:39AM