How can I speed up my virgin broadband?
Nine tips to tackle internet speed issues
- Reboot your router. Unplug it, wait for a bit, plug it in again and retry the speed test.
- Make sure your router can handle your broadband.
- Check your devices.
- Check for interferences.
- Reposition your router.
- Replace cables.
- Update firmware.
- Weigh up your WiFi.
Do Virgin slow your Internet down?
No matter which broadband service you take from us, we won’t reduce your speed. So now you can download and upload as much as you like without worrying about traffic management measures slowing you down. For our unlimited broadband services, click here.
How fast should my virgin broadband be?
Our estimated broadband speeds
| Download Speeds | Upload Speeds | |
|---|---|---|
| 350 Mbps | 362 Mbps | 35 – 37 Mbps |
| 500 Mbps | 516 Mbps | 35 – 37 Mbps |
| 600 Mbps | 630 Mbps | 39 – 42 Mbps |
| Gig1 Fibre Broadband | 1130 Mbps | 51 – 52 Mbps |
Why is my Wi-Fi suddenly slow?
There are many reasons your Internet connection might appear slow. It could be a problem with your modem or router, Wi-Fi signal, signal strength on your cable line, devices on your network saturating your bandwidth, or even a slow DNS server.
How do I fix slow Virgin Media?
Otherwise, read on to find out more.
- Find the best place for the Hub. The WiFi signal has to travel distances and through doors, walls and ceilings, which can affect its strength.
- Reboot the Hub.
- Check each device.
- Get rid of WiFi blackspots.
- Use a wired connection.
- Check for area issues.
How do I fix slow WiFi at home?
Wi-Fi Suddenly Slow? Best Ways To Fix Slow WiFi Speeds
- Restart the Router.
- Check Other Devices using WiFi.
- Stop Background Programs Using Bandwidth.
- Add Protection to WiFi.
- Your Device and Router’s Location.
- Change Wi-Fi Channel.
- Windows Network Adapter Power Saver.
- Fix Network Drivers.
How do I test my virgin broadband speed?
Go to www.speedtest.net – this is the only approved speed test site for the Virgin Media network. The test provides a set of results that can be compared against the headline speed you have bought from Virgin Media Business.
What’s the average upload speed on Virgin Media?
An 80Mbits/sec BT connection will normally deliver 20Mbits/sec uploads, while you have to go for 200Mbits/sec downloads to reach such speeds with Virgin. Even on a gigabit connection – or 1,000Mbits/sec – the upload is capped at just over 50Mbits/sec.
Why is my broadband so slow in my house?
Although a wired connection will solve the majority of broadband speed problems in your home, it’s not always feasible to run cables to and from devices. And not all homes are the same, meaning your WiFi signal just might not make it all the way to every corner.
Which is the fastest broadband network in Ireland?
Virgin Media is Ireland’s fastest broadband network, that’s a fact. But there are a number of things that can stop your broadband from being as smooth as it could be.