Virgin Media bounces back

[Kate]

The latest Q4 results from Virgin Media shows that the cable ISP has made signficant growth both in its TV and broadband businesses. Currently, Virgin Media has more than 3.5 million broadband customers across the UK. The cable customers account for more than 90 percent of the customer base.

Virgin Media has made signficant changes in its product line during the last year. Virgin Media Size XL is upgraded to 20 Mbps while the cable ISP is set to high speed broadband package with speed up to 50 Mbps in near future.

To read more>>

[Mike]

I think Virgin Media has improved its broadband service drastically during the last year. They are about to upgrade size L to 10 Mbps soon, while their XL already offers 20 Mbps speed. Their cheap bundles with great value TV services should have helped the ISP to achieve this growth.

Though I am not Virgin Media customer, I think their services are good (based on opinions from Virgin customers)

[sean]

ISPs slash broadband prices or offer discounts to attract new customers. A few ISPs like BT and Tiscali slash the price for the six months of the contract. Following similar marketing strategy, Virgin Media reduced the price of its broadband pacakges.

When you sign up to its size M package, you will pay just £10 per month for the six months and pay the normal price thereafter. There are similar price reductions for other packages.

[sindhubd]

The main point is here people. please read. They have plans of increasing the speed to 200MB which is reportedly the world fastest. It is seeking support from Motorola for installing cable broadband. It will enable increase in bandwidth and also boost security.