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Title: Virgin Media mulls nationwide wi-fi network
Post by: DorsetBoy on Nov 24, 2010, 11:51:46
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11827869


QuoteVirgin Media is mulling the idea of creating a nationwide wi-fi network to compete with rival BT.

It said it had been inspired by cable operators who have launched wi-fi in other countries.

The cable broadband firm admitted it would be a "massive undertaking" and that no firm plans have yet been drawn up.

But it said it could offer a better alternative to 3G networks for those who crave data on the move.

"We are looking at way to converge data services. 3G networks are reaching a capacity crunch and wi-fi could offload traffic and offer a vastly superior overall throughput," said a Virgin Media spokesman.....[more]
Title: Re: Virgin Media mulls nationwide wi-fi network
Post by: pctech on Nov 24, 2010, 11:55:38
That'll be interesting considering they are supposedly burdened with debt.

They've also put up the analogue cable relay cost here by a pound even though they've no plans to upgrade the system.

I challenged this on the phone and the bloke could not answer why.

Title: Re: Virgin Media mulls nationwide wi-fi network
Post by: Glenn on Nov 24, 2010, 12:03:46
Every now and then, they try to bill me for the analogue TV connection to my house, even though I have never signed a contract with them.
Title: Re: Virgin Media mulls nationwide wi-fi network
Post by: Rik on Nov 24, 2010, 12:07:33
They stopped doing that to me, but the feed is still live. :)
Title: Re: Virgin Media mulls nationwide wi-fi network
Post by: pctech on Nov 24, 2010, 12:07:56
Looking forward to being able to dispense with them entirely in January.

Title: Re: Virgin Media mulls nationwide wi-fi network
Post by: Rik on Nov 24, 2010, 12:11:12
We have, it's just there in the wall. :)
Title: Re: Virgin Media mulls nationwide wi-fi network
Post by: pctech on Nov 24, 2010, 12:12:32
Yes.

Title: Re: Virgin Media mulls nationwide wi-fi network
Post by: Gary on Nov 24, 2010, 13:29:58
Whats Virgin Media, nothing like that down here, is it rude?   ;)
Title: Re: Virgin Media mulls nationwide wi-fi network
Post by: esh on Nov 24, 2010, 13:31:03
I think virgin media means a blank CDR.
Title: Re: Virgin Media mulls nationwide wi-fi network
Post by: Gary on Nov 24, 2010, 13:31:24
Quote from: esh on Nov 24, 2010, 13:31:03
I think virgin media means a blank CDR.
:rofl:
Title: Re: Virgin Media mulls nationwide wi-fi network
Post by: pctech on Nov 24, 2010, 13:38:38
Quote from: esh on Nov 24, 2010, 13:31:03
I think virgin media means a blank CDR.

:rofl:
Title: Re: Virgin Media mulls nationwide wi-fi network
Post by: Rik on Nov 24, 2010, 15:28:56
 ;D

Mine are sometimes blank when they are no longer virgin, but coaster.
Title: Re: Virgin Media mulls nationwide wi-fi network
Post by: pctech on Nov 25, 2010, 17:42:41
 :rofl: