Virgin Media outages and service status in Whitley Bay, England
Problems detected
Users are reporting problems related to: internet, tv and wi-fi.
Full Outage Map
- Virgin Media generated 3 outage signals in the last 24 hours around Whitley Bay, including 3 direct reports.
- The most common problems reported in this area mention TV, Internet, and Wi-fi.
- The most recent signal from this area was received May 18, 3:29 PM GMT+1.
- TV (48%)
- Internet (32%)
- Wi-fi (10%)
- Total Blackout (4%)
- E-mail (3%)
- Phone (3%)
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 Whitley Bay, England
The chart below shows the number of Virgin Media reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Whitley Bay, England and surrounding areas. An outage is declared when the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line.
May 18: Problems at Virgin Media
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Live Outage Map Near Whitley Bay, England
The most recent Virgin Media outage reports came from the following cities: Newcastle upon Tyne, Borough of North Tyneside, Gateshead, Sunderland, Wallsend, North Shields, South Shields, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Jarrow, Bedlington, and Washington.
| City | Problem Type | Report Time |
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 Newcastle upon Tyne
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Internet | 1 hour ago |
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Borough of North Tyneside
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Internet | 19 hours ago |
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Gateshead
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Wi-fi | 21 hours ago |
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Newcastle upon Tyne
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Internet | 2 days ago |
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Newcastle upon Tyne
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Internet | 2 days ago |
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Gateshead
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TV | 3 days ago |
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Virgin Media Issues Reports Near Whitley Bay, England
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in Whitley Bay and nearby locations:
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Steph. (@stephwales_) reported from Gateshead, England@virginmedia 2 technicians over a week period, 4 visits. TV back on but Internet on and off now. Will be ringing Sky tomorrow and also your cancellation team. Clearly this is my service from now on.
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Steph. (@stephwales_) reported from Gateshead, England1 whole week without any @virginmedia, months of signal issues. Engineer has gone out of his way but having to continually wait. Hopefully the engineer booked for tomorrow turns up and replaces my now faulty equipment.
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Sarah (@Rainbowztwit) reported from Whitley Bay, England.@virginmedia Broadband down - phone line states because of 'improvements'- not expected back until 3pm. Why was there no notice so I could arrange to work from alternate location? How do I get warning in future?
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Carl Walsh (@Carl_Walsh33) reported from Wallsend, England@virginmedia Everything was working fine till 13.20 and areas started going off but come 14.00 its gone completely. Think loads of folks BrobbeyBand is down
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Carl Walsh (@Carl_Walsh33) reported from Wallsend, England@virginmedia Just realised this is the first post in a year!! Had your broadband gone down?
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Paul fletcher (@P25_Fletch) reported from South Shields, England@virginmedia You’s really do make it almost impossible to cancel. I’ve called 5 times over 3 days. Either don’t get transferred or get cut off. Looks like I’ll try by writing a letter….
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Trid (@TrevorRidley) reported from Whitley Bay, England@Designer_Ross @SkyHelpTeam @virginmedia Yeah that’s the issue I’ve come across . Slow download speeds but always reported at just above the payment threshold. It’s got worse recently
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Pete Irving (@ZicoPete) reported from Sunderland, England@virginmedia what channels do I need to go down for a stable connection check in my area, two days in a row internet keeps dropping not ideal when working from home. Thanks.
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liam sholder (@liamsholder91) reported from Newcastle upon Tyne, EnglandAin't happy with @virginmedia cancelled the TV months ago and yous are still charging me for it only just noticed just checking on the bill online now this isn't the first its the second wtf man really i have phone and broadband I'm want out keep the money you've taken 🤬
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Mazza 66 (@66_mazza) reported from Newcastle upon Tyne, England@virginmedia 4 hrs of drivel,inane quedtions 5 TIMES I'VE PROVIDED SECURITY,5 plus hours now,no more,your latest un helpful operator is now asking about moving house WHAT???? I want out ASAP,my god no wonder you amateurs get bad press,Im actually questioning their ability to even read????
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LadyDi (@didixon74) reported from Blyth, England@virginmedia In October agreed new contract, came to install last week got new router and have since cancelled the packages that was agreed. I am now been charged more and getting less services. Tried to resolve last week over the phone & not no further forward so just want to cancel now.
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Georgina McGowan (@seldomseenkid16) reported from Gateshead, England@virginmedia can you help with my phone services not currently working
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liam sholder (@liamsholder91) reported from Newcastle upon Tyne, England@virginmedia @virginhelp what the hell is going on I don't have any data no phone calls nothing help please got use my home internet
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LKP - DJ / Vocalist (PSiMiTAR) (@DJLKP) reported from Whitley Bay, England@virginmedia Yep. Intermittent service
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Sam (@purplelime) reported from South Shields, England@virginmedia I was told to log into the Myo2 app to change it myself, but I have been sent no login details and of course if the email address is incorrect it won’t be recognised if I try to register. O2 said we would receive texts with updates on number port timeline but had no communication
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Victoria barry (@VictoriaBarry82) reported from Sunderland, England@virginmedia Yes spoke to a member of the team, we have been having issues with our wifi. She offered to send another booster & cable out free off charge. Available on our contract. I’ve just received email to say my payments are going up to £60!!
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Mr Smoggie (@PaulCraig24) reported from South Shields, England@virginmedia She has tried but every time they say they can’t help if she hasn’t got her password! Can I chat to someone about this as there are personal issues. I understand that this may be difficult as it is not my account. Thanks
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Steph. (@stephwales_) reported from Gateshead, England@virginmedia everything else is working except kids channels 712 to 717, W02 error. No other channel issues or broadband, done all the standard resets, unplugged at mains etc. Do I need to call to have this resolved? TV guide just says 'to be announced' Everything else is fine.
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Mike Moody (@classicm) reported from Newcastle upon Tyne, England@virginmedia All my tv, broadband and phone services are down. Nobody available from Virgin to help. Done all the usual checks and still off.
Virgin Media Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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Kirsty Nelmes (Durham) (@kirsty_Nelmes) reported@virginmedia Still not fixed! Yet more issues with Virgin! Only switched last year and never had as many issues with broadband and TV as we’ve had with @virginmedia ! Beware anyone thinking of switching!
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Bill (@NewGolfer1414) reported@virginmedia let down twice in 24hours!! Promised me an engineer today yet none arrives!! Working off of 4g data at my extra cost, certainly leaving ASAP @EE let me know about your broadband deals!!
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kerry (@_kerryking_) reported@virginmedia new box installed and engineer on Saturday and still no luck, 3 boxes later and not able to access account to use the virgin tv - poor engineer has been so helpful but no luck with tv channels/apps! So so frustrating!
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Cager (@ImCager_) reported@virginmedia do u mind not having ur service go down whilst im trying to bits and have people around this evening thank you
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Chris (@chrisdawson_1) reported@virginmedia Morning I am trying to claim the switching credit and submit the proof from my old provider but there doesn't seem a way to do this anywhere. Can you help please?
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Michael De La Broc (@MDeLaBroc1) reported@Benleo @virginmedia They are terrible, they have been talking payments for TWO accounts under my name, one which was supposed to be cancelled/deleted last March!
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Kate Townrow (@TownrowKate) reported@virginmedia I’ve been trying to get through to a member of your team and kept on whole for nearly 2hrs. I need to know where to email details of my sky contract termination charges to have cost recharged. Can you help please?
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Richard (@RHawkins05) reported@virginmedia Still down and restarting has made no change, I have had no TV. Signal now since Wednesday afternoon
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Kathy Miller (@KathyMi25429227) reported@virginmedia Appalling service. What is going on? Cannot speak to anyone...in and out of WiFi connection for a few days...Not on. Want a refund....
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hr (@supermanoutfgas) reportedWhy is virgin media customer service including complaints so appalling I have no service and they have lost my install kit and and no doing anything to resolve this, who can I contact ro resolve this ASAP.