What router does Virgin broadband use?

What router does Virgin broadband use?

The Hub 3 is the standard router received by Virgin Media broadband customers on most packages.

Is Virgin Media Hub any good?

Unfortunately, the hardware isn’t anywhere near fast enough to convey that sort of speed to wireless clients. We measured short-range download speeds over Wi-Fi of just 10MB/sec – around a third of what we’ve seen from the best third-party routers.

Can I use my own router with Virgin broadband?

Virgin says that in order to use your own router with its broadband, you’ll still need to use its Hub 3 as a modem. Enter 192.168. 0.1 into your browser and enter the password printed on the bottom of your Hub 3 when prompted. Then select modem mode>enable modem mode>apply changes.

Is Virgin broadband unreliable?

In Ofcom’s latest customer service satisfaction survey, Virgin Media customers reported average levels of overall satisfaction with their broadband service at 80%. Customers also reported higher than average levels of satisfaction for speed (82%) and roughly average levels of satisfaction with reliability.

Can I upgrade my virgin router for free?

If you become a Gig1 Fibre Broadband customer customer, you have the option to upgrade your router to an even faster WiFi Hub, at no extra cost!

What’s the latest Virgin router?

The Hub 5 was announced in October 2021 and Virgin said it would offer the router to “existing customers first at no extra cost”. It went on to say that “eligible customers will be contacted and given the option of upgrading ahead of a wider launch in 2022”.

Is it better to use your own router?

What’s more: Buying your own router is almost always a better financial decision compared to renting. It’ll usually pay for itself after about a year of service. All that said, renting from your ISP does come with one major benefit: free tech support when something goes wrong.

Is Virgin Media losing customers?

Meanwhile, Virgin Media TV subs will fall more modestly by 5% from 3.40 million subs in 2021 to 3.24 million in 2027. That would be a total decrease of 1.6 million subscribers over the period for the two companies – a 17% decline.

Why is Virgin broadband so slow?

Device overload. The more devices you connect to the Hub, the more it can slow down. Our faster broadband packages are ideal for homes with lots of devices, meaning your WiFi can distribute faster speeds to them. My Virgin Media to see your broadband speed upgrade options.

Can I replace my virgin router with a better one?

To upgrade your router, you’ll need to put your Virgin Media Super Hub into modem only mode to switch off all of your Super Hub’s other functions. This is because it’s necessary for connecting to the wider Virgin Media network.

Can I change my virgin router for a better one?

How often should you replace your router?

every three to four years
Generally, we recommend you upgrade to a new router every three to four years. That accounts for how often people typically upgrade devices like smartphones (every two years) and computers (every three to four years).

Which Virgin Media Router should I buy?

Virgin Media broadband comes with either a Hub 3 or Hub 4 router, depending on the package you choose. They’re powerful enough to deliver speedy Wi-Fi to plenty of devices at once, and feature Intelligent Wi-Fi. This is a nice little bit of smart tech, that adapts to the devices you’ve connected to gives more reliable speeds.

Is Virgin Media Broadband any good?

Virgin Media broadband review: Is Virgin Media broadband any good? If speed is the name of the game, Virgin Media is a master player. Its download speeds can go up to an average of a whopping 630Mbps on its top package, letting you download big files in seconds and stream or play online games without a hitch.

Do I need a new Router if I have virgin fibre?

It does the job, in a very basic sort of way, although you may not be getting the full benefit of your superfast Virgin fibre connection. We’d strongly recommend that Virgin customers save up for a replacement router though: you’ll get more features, almost certainly better performance and a more pleasant overall experience.

Does Virgin Media ever go on sale?

In Virgin Media’s case, it tends not to offer the sort of cashback, voucher and free gift-type deals you often see with BT, Sky and TalkTalk. Instead, it puts its packages on at ‘sale’ prices for much of the year.