Virgin Media outages and service status in Wigan, England
Some problems detected
Users are reporting problems related to: internet, wi-fi and total blackout.
Full Outage Map
- Virgin Media generated 0 outage signals in the last 24 hours around Wigan, including 0 direct reports.
- The most common problems reported in this area mention Wi-fi, Internet, and Total Blackout.
- Wi-fi (68%)
- Internet (16%)
- Total Blackout (11%)
- TV (5%)
The latest reports from users having issues in Wigan come from postal codes WN3 .
Virgin Media offers mobile phone, television, broadband internet and phone service over the cable network. Virgin Media is part of NTL:Telewest. Virgin's mobile service is available under the Virgin Mobile brand, which operates as a mobile virtual network operator using the T-Mobile and Orange networks.
Problems in the last 24 hours in Wigan, England
The chart below shows the number of Virgin Media reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Wigan, England and surrounding areas. An outage is declared when the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line.
September 15: Problems at Virgin Media
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Live Outage Map Near Wigan, England
The most recent Virgin Media outage reports came from the following cities: Wigan, Bolton, St Helens, Leigh, Warrington, Leyland, Altrincham, Chorley, and Prescot.
| City | Problem Type | Report Time |
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 Wigan
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TV | 7 days ago |
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Bolton
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Wi-fi | 9 days ago |
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St Helens
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Internet | 17 days ago |
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Virgin Media Issues Reports Near Wigan, England
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in Wigan and nearby locations:
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CryptoDan2k (@CryptoDan2k) reported from Roby, England@virginmedia Not really checked today as not working, nans funeral is at 1120. You need to get an engineer to my house next week. I'm paying the bill and not getting the service, not really fair is it.
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Amanda Ralph (@aralph50) reported from Liverpool, EnglandPlease sort this out. You charge enough, surely we are entitled to a service that actually works??@virginmedia #virginmedia
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Steve Pouncey (@Steveo67) reported from Upholland, Englandany one got any links for the game @virginmedia is crap for whatching @SkySports
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zach close YT 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈 (@ZachcloseYT) reported from St Helens, England@virginmedia your Internet sucks
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Lindz Devine (@LindzDDub) reported from Wigan, England@virginmedia I never have any issues when it comes to my laptop, though. Just my PS5
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Mrs Smith (@SmithysMaud) reported from St Helens, England@virginmedia can someone help me please? I’m about to lose my ****. Never ever known anything like this company. Now telling me lies on WhatsApp. Saying i logged an issue weeks after engineers had already been out to find the fault. Refusing compensation after 4 mths no service.
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Graeme Radebe (@Radebreast) reported from Ormskirk, England@virginmedia Hi - Ive noticed alot of people are having the same issues. Its the Sky TV Go app on Playstation 4. Ive checked it on another internet and it works fine so it is definitely an error on your side. You need to sort the internet settings. It struggles to load “on Now” on the app.
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CryptoDan2k (@CryptoDan2k) reported from Roby, England@virginmedia You have literally sent me the same link of what I have just screen shot to you to ask me to do the same thing again of the point you have just addressed. 😡😡😡 Fix the bloody problem and get an engineer to my house!
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Gemma ≅ (@SimpaticoGem) reported from Walkden, EnglandTell me why with my @virginmedia wifi and my @O2 phone contract, MY WIFI CUTS OUT CONSTANTLY AND I HAVE NO SOGNAL ANYWHERE I GO?! Thought being a customer of you both was supposed to reap massive benefits for me?
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Tom Rushton (@tomrushton88) reported from Haydock, England@virginmedia Or put me through to a manager or try to be remotely helpful in keeping me as a customer, im trying to sign an 18 month contract to give you money every month which I could just give to someone else I will not let this lie till i have my money back!
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dannyWAFClannon (@DannyLannon) reported from Wigan, England@Louisewafc @virginmedia Nice of Stoke fans turn up to support us
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Liz Tuite (@tuite_liz) reported from Atherton, England@virginmedia Could the problems in the area have caused damage to the equipment? As it was working fine before. Do I get compensation for all this time as the earliest appointment is Friday 14th?
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zach close YT 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈 (@ZachcloseYT) reported from St Helens, EnglandBefore covid came you was brilliant @virginmedia but ever since then you have been really **** and if it not sorted by next Sunday we are leaving you it literally 2023 and you still got **** service
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James (@jgrailpics) reported from Liverpool, EnglandWhen will I be able to go just one single day without @virginmedia failing, cannot wait until next year when the contract is over, increase the bills but reduce the service to next to nothing?
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IanRob79💙 (@IanRobEfc1878) reported from Wigan, England@virginmedia your red button service is absolute dogshit you either get the wrong commentary or it doesn’t even come on! 🤯🤬
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Lindz Devine (@LindzDDub) reported from Wigan, England@virginmedia I also play Destiny 2. I thought it may have been their servers but my boyfriend doesn't have the issue.
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Liz Tuite (@tuite_liz) reported from Atherton, England@virginmedia 2/2 who can I speak to as it was working fine on Friday until the issues that were nothing to do with me happened, so don’t see why I should now pay for a technician
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Barry Slater (@barrys59) reported from Barton upon Irwell, England@virginmedia still no service M27. 4th hour! Rubbish!
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Laser Lux, Wigan. (@TheWiganParky) reported from Haydock, England@virginmedia It says there's no issues at the moment, but I'm only getting 13mbps.
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🥔 A bean has no name 🥔 (@ylilxanoi) reported from Wigan, England@virginmedia We have. Multiple times. Your agents don't know how to help. Spoke to 3 different people. I'm getting contant update emails. I don't need to check the service. I know its down. This is beyond ridiculous. I work from home, I can't do my job because of your terrible service.
Virgin Media Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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Kevin B (@kevgasandhtg) reported@virginmedia do anyone actually work at your company, or are you all just bots , trying to sort out a issue with the service
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Escape to the Garden (@JanetsEscapades) reported@virginmedia I have recently closed by Broadband account. I returned your equipment on 25th August 2026. I have an in-post receipt. However, your email is no reply & there is no contact phone number for customer service? I am now getting further emails about returning this!
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Vocal and Proud (@Vocalandproudx) reported@virginmedia Shameful service. I’ve contacted you DAILY and STILL no resolution for my inconsistent internet connection. It’s been 6months now. DSAR request promised, still waiting. Enough is enough. Escalating to @Ofcom
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MerlinJ & the Dowager. (@HamsterSick) reported@Johnty14 @virginmedia I can't stand virgin I will not be renewing that contract November **** that. I dont pay failure
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Paddy Sweeney (@PaddySw99745534) reported@virginmedia @_JIMBO55 What do I do with your faulty equipment. I will soon be cancelling your awful service and requesting a refund for the period without service. Should I involve my barrister or will you sort this out.
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Elka (@NineIsTheNumber) reported@NLeespeaking On the other hand, when I reported a fault to Virgin Media they confidently told me it was an issue in my area which would be resolved in 24hrs. It was in fact a broken wire.
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Zoe Smith (@ladyspeakerz) reportedThis country England a joke even children wouldn’t be as pathetic and immature as you lot Im going straight to the police again I’ve been told the names Ian jones Emma Vicky - Virgin media Laura - Virgin media Cheryl tweedy All criminals and been doing bad bad bad things They have to go to prison My only crime making these badly brought up cold rough chav women jealous I shall be naming names now and going to the police on Tuesday My mum and dad now awake something happening YOUR ***** LITTLE SECRET GETTING EXPOSED YOU NOT GETTING AWAY WITH IT ALL MESSED UP FOR MUCH LONGER YOUR SADISTIC SICK GAME IS OVER YOU SICK DISTURBED TWISTED HORRIBLE PSYCHOPATHIC LOSERS YOU NEED LOCKING UP ALL OF YOU FOR MY SAFETY
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. (@AlexparkerI) reported@MelJanie @virginmedia I’ve just left virgin media. Their customer service is abysmal
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Chris Howarth (@ChrisHo67643471) reportedAnyone else have issues with virgin media? God awful customer service
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Jay (@_Jay_1992) reported@MelJanie @virginmedia Virgin are diabolical do not bother at all, woeful customer service levels zero information given and just as good internet speeds found at better company’s