However, the Openreach network is your only option for fibre in Canterbury as the area does not have access to Virgin Media, so the best speed for a typical home broadband connection will be an average download rate of around 65Mb.
How do I find out if Virgin Media is in my area?
Head to our service status page, and search using your postcode and last name (or sign in to your My Virgin Media mobile app and head to Service Status). Next, tap Check. The check will show if there are Virgin Media faults in your area, under each of the three services; broadband, TV and phone.
Does Canterbury have fibre optic?
Netomnia’s full-fibre networks in Canterbury and Ashford will provide symmetrical (equal upload and download speeds) gigabit services up to 10 Gbps (10,000 Mbps).
Is Virgin Media available everywhere?
These prices are for new customers only. Virgin Media services are only available in Virgin Media network areas. All of the products on this page are subject to survey, network capacity and a credit check. Each service has a minimum contract length that’s shown in your basket.
Can I get Virgin Media at my new address?
I’m moving to a new student house, can I take Virgin Media with me? As long as our services are available at your new address, it’s easy to take us with you. Use our postcode checker above to find out, then get in touch so we can arrange moving your services over to your new address.
Are O2 and Virgin the same?
Virgin Media and O2 have joined forces. And, together, we’re going to supercharge the UK. We’ve joined forces with O2 on a mission to supercharge the UK. Our broadband and mobile networks already connect millions of people across the country, and together we’re committed to doing even more to bring people together.
What network does Virgin currently use?
Vodafone’s
Which network does Virgin Mobile use? Virgin Mobile uses Vodafone’s infrastructure and spectrum, so the two networks have the same coverage, meaning 5G is available in a large number of locations on Virgin Mobile.
How do I find out if my area has fibre?
The easiest way to see if fibre is available in your area is to use a network coverage map, which many FNOs and internet service providers (ISPs) have on their websites.
Does Virgin use CityFibre?
As with Openreach’s FTTP network and Virgin’s cable network, CityFibre doesn’t comprehensively cover any of the areas they’re active in, but they are working to expand. Their ambition is to reach eight million premises across 285 cities, towns and villages by the end of 2025.
How do I know if I have Fibre to the premises?
To find out if you can get high-speed fibre broadband via FTTP, use an FTTP checking tool. You’ll find these on an ISP’s website to let you quickly check if FTTP has been rolled out to your area. If not, FTTC is probably the best alternative (unless you live in rural areas).
Do Virgin Media use BT lines?
Virgin don’t rent any lines from BT. Their network was built by the many cable companies that originally won the area franchises in the 1990s long before BT lines & exchanges were opened up to competition. Your Line Rental maintains Virgin’s infrastructure.
Is Virgin the same as Sky?
Sky versus Virgin Media is a tough competition; Virgin Media offers faster broadband and cheaper bundles, while Sky lead the market for TV content and customer service. Sky offer the broadest range of TV content and on-demand apps of all the pay TV providers in the UK.
Are Sky and Virgin the same company?
Sky now owns Virgin One and all of its content, but not the Virgin branding, which means that Virgin One will be rebranded. Sky 4 anyone?
Does Virgin charge for installation?
We do not charge a fee for Quickstart installation and where you require our equipment to connect to our services you can choose how these will be sent to you. If you choose the convenience of the Click and Collect service from your nearest CollectPlus store, we do not charge a delivery fee.
Can I have BT and Virgin in the same house?
Yes it’s possible, BT would use the Openreach network which is separate to Virgin Media, it won’t have any impact on your householders.
Can you have Sky and Virgin in the same house?
Sky and Virgin Media use separate infrastructure to deliver broadband and TV. While Sky uses Openreach’s copper and fibre network, Virgin Media uses its own cable network. That means you can technically have both Sky and Virgin Media broadband at the same house.
Will an O2 SIM work in a Virgin phone?
Your O2 Sim will work in the iPhone as all Virgin phones are unlocked but then you will have a SIM you are paying for from Virgin which will be a waste of money if you are not using it.
What happens to Virgin Mobile customers now?
In February, Virgin Mobile shuts down, and existing customers will be transferred over to Boost Mobile, another discount carrier that Sprint owns and operates — at least for the moment.
Do Virgin customers get O2 priority?
Now that Virgin Media and O2 have joined forces, our broadband customers can get access to Priority from O2. That means you can get early access to Priority Tickets for Peter Kay’s hugely anticipated UK tour – his first in 12 years!
Why is my virgin phone signal so weak?
If the service looks fine in your area, there might be an issue with the network settings on your phone. First, try restarting your phone. It sounds simple, but a reboot tends to fix most problems. If that doesn’t work, you can try adjusting the network settings on your phone manually.
Why is my Virgin Mobile signal so poor?
If you work or live in a remote area, you might be too far from mobile masts, slowing the signal down. This is one of the main reasons for Virgin mobile signal issues and is hard to solve. Moving to another area might be unfeasible, so you should consider installing a signal booster.