Speed test analysis of Community fibre broadband shows a better speed range than Virgin Media Broadband, ranking tenth nationally among 96 providers in the UK.
Virgin Media ranks 17th, with 74% of speed test results above 50 Mbps. In comparison, 77% of Community Fibre speed test results scored above 50 Mbps.
Why is Community Fibre so slow
Unfortunately, copper and standard fibre connections simply aren’t built for such high capacity and often slow down your speed during peak hours to counter this.
Our 100% full fibre broadband can deliver the same incredible download and upload speeds without slowdown during peak hours.
Why is Virgin broadband so much faster
Virgin uses its own cabling network, rather than the Openreach network, so it can offer speeds faster than most other providers.
On average, Virgin customers receive speeds very close to those advertised, and in many cases, faster than those advertised.
Does Virgin Media use Fibre
Virgin Media’s cable broadband service, which uses fibre optic to deliver broadband to your exchange and then coaxial cables for the journey to your home, is widely available.
Is Virgin Media broadband full fibre
Is all Virgin Media fibre broadband fibre-optic? Yes. Choose any home broadband deal and you’ll get connected to superfast fibre-optic broadband.
Is Virgin broadband expensive
Virgin Media is among the more expensive broadband providers. It comes at a similar price point to Sky for most comparable services, and it usually costs more than ‘value providers’, such as TalkTalk and Plusnet.
Is Community Fibre full Fibre
Community Fibre’s entire network is full fibre ‘Fibre to the Premises’ (FTTP), meaning that it will give you some of the the fastest and most reliable speeds available in the country.
How is Community Fibre connected
You can connect your Community Fibre TV device to the Internet using an Ethernet cable or via Wireless (Wi-Fi).
We strongly recommend you connect your device via. Ethernet cable to our Linksys router for reliability and to make the most of your full-fibre broadband connection and to avoid any network interference.
How do virgin get fibre into your house
How do you install cable? Virgin Media runs a cable from our network, underground through an appropriate channel such as your front garden, to the cable entry point on the outside of your home.
We’ll run cables from the cable entry point to your chosen locations for your broadband, TV and phone.
It’s as simple as that.
Where is Community Fibre based
We’re a London company exclusively serving Londoners and those who work in London.
Is Community Fibre secure
Risks and how we keep your personal information secure We ensure that: all information you provide to us is stored on our secure servers; all communications will be encrypted using SSL technology; and. your Community Fibre account will be password protected.
Is fibre better than broadband
Fibre cables can handle much larger amounts of data which means these packages are much quicker than standard broadband.
As they provide faster speeds, they’re great for streaming, downloading and gaming on multiple devices.
Find out more about our standard fibre broadband and phone packages.
Is hyperoptic the same as Community Fibre
Hyperoptic is the cheaper option for gigabit-capable broadband and their 30-day deals come with lower set-up fees than their rival’s.
Meanwhile, Community Fibre are usually cheaper on faster packages, especially if customers are willing to sign up for 24 months.
Who is Community Fibre owned by
Community Fibre was acquired by Warburg Pincus on Jul 29, 2020
What network does virgin use
Right now, Virgin mobile operates as a virtual network, and after years of piggybacking on EE for 3G and 4G coverage, it’s now running over to Vodafone for both 4G and 5G.
Does Community Fibre have an app
Your personal TV streaming service, including live TV, catchup and on-demand. Powered by Netgem TV, Community Fibre TV app is the perfect way to enhance your TV experience.
Who is the CEO of Community Fibre
Graeme Oxby (pictured), CEO of Community Fibre, said: “Box Broadband has already established itself as a provider of fast and reliable trusted services to communities in Surrey and West Sussex that are underserved from a speed perspective.”
Is Virgin broadband unlimited usage
Virgin Media’s broadband isn’t just fast, it’s totally unlimited too. That means you can stream, game, browse and keep your smart speakers connected without worry of fair usage limits, traffic management or speed throttling with our unlimited broadband deals.
How good is full fibre broadband
Fibre cables are so much more efficient, so your broadband speeds can be typically 10 to 15 times faster than you’ll get from the other type of service.
And that’s all there is to it. Fibre broadband refers to services with download speeds that have an average top download speed of around 67Mb.
Which network does virgin use in UK
It is owned by Virgin Media which is part of Virgin Media O2. The company was launched by Virgin Group in 1999 as the world’s first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO).
As a virtual operator, Virgin Mobile does not maintain its own network but uses the EE and Vodafone networks.
What router do you get with Community Fibre
We give you a Linksys Velop router with Intelligent Mesh technology as standard with all of our packages (up to 1,000 Mbps) and a WiFi 6 Zyxel Dual-Band router with our 3,000 Mbps package.
What Internet lines does virgin use
Virgin Mobile runs on Bell’s network, which is one of the most reliable and farthest-spanning networks in the nation.
Can you get Virgin Media without cable
Virgin Media’s new Stream box allows users to access its TV service, plus streaming apps without the need for a cable TV connection or a contract.
The new Stream box will connect wirelessly to the internet.
Is fibre better than WIFI
Fibre is hands down the most reliable method of connecting to the internet, not only vs. wireless, but across all methods of internet connection.
This is because fibre-optic cables are not susceptible to interference, and they are not worth being stolen, so there’s no need to worry about downtime due to theft.
Does Community Fibre use a phone line
The Community Fibre Calls service is a modern VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service delivered over our 100% full-fibre network.
In other words, you use the internet to make and receive phone calls. As such, you do not use or pay for, a traditional phone line based on the old traditional copper network.
Is Virgin Media business down
There are no Virgin Media network issues affecting services in your area.
Does Community Fibre use Openreach
We deliver 100% full Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) Unlike most providers, we build, own and operate our dedicated 100% full fibre network with the most advanced technology available.
So we don’t have to rely on Openreach’s or anyone else’s cables.
How do I reduce my virgin package?
- Sign in to Your account
- Select Overview
- Scroll down to Your Plan
How long does it take to install full fibre
Installation can take up to three hours and the engineer will need to work both inside and outside your home.
Can you have Virgin Media without a landline
Yes, you can – at Virgin Media, we don’t need to run your broadband through a landline.
We deliver our broadband via a dedicated fibre cable, so there’s no need for a phone line when installing our broadband.
Do I have to have a landline with Virgin Media
Virgin Media is the biggest broadband provider to not require a phone line. Virgin Media offers broadband, TV, phone and mobile, allowing you to bundle all of your major digital services together in one package.
Find out more about Virgin Media packages here.
References
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyPOS5ypmg8
https://www.choose.co.uk/guide/hyperoptic-or-community-fibre/
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2021/upgrading-landlines-to-digital-technology
https://www.centurylink.com/home/help/internet/fiber/how-fiber-internet-is-installed.html
https://www.uswitch.com/broadband/providers/virgin_media_business/
