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Virgin Media outages and service status in Whitley Bay, England

Problems detected

Users are reporting problems related to: internet, wi-fi and total blackout.

Full Outage Map
  • Virgin Media generated 5 outage signals in the last 24 hours around Whitley Bay, including 5 direct reports.
  • The most common problems reported in this area mention Internet, Wi-fi, and Total Blackout.
  • The most recent signal from this area was received May 6, 9:54 PM GMT+1.
  • 59% Internet (59%)
  • 19% Wi-fi (19%)
  • 16% Total Blackout (16%)
  • 3% E-mail (3%)
  • 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 6: Problems at Virgin Media

Virgin Media is having issues since 06:20 PM GMT. Are you also affected? Leave a message in the comments section!

Live Outage Map Near Whitley Bay, England

The most recent Virgin Media outage reports came from the following cities: North Shields, Newcastle upon Tyne, Jarrow, Sunderland, Bedlington, Gateshead, Wallsend, Washington, South Shields, and Whitley Bay.

CityProblem TypeReport Time
North Shields Internet 2 hours ago
North Shields Wi-fi 13 hours ago
North Shields Internet 14 hours ago
Newcastle upon Tyne Internet 23 hours ago
Newcastle upon Tyne Internet 23 hours ago
Newcastle upon Tyne Total Blackout 2 days ago

Nearby cities with recent reports

Newcastle upon Tyne

6 recent signals

23 hours ago
North Shields

4 recent signals

2 hours ago
Jarrow

1 recent signals

3 days ago
Sunderland

1 recent signals

3 days ago
Bedlington

1 recent signals

7 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:

  • didixon74
    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.

  • pearceswan
    David Pearce (@pearceswan) reported from Blaydon-on-Tyne, England

    @virginmedia I spoke to them the other day they told me that you do not record any time when the broadband drops out only when a customer calls in so please can you get this sorted out thank you

  • Nicola_Johnston
    Nic Johnston 🇺🇦🌻 (@Nicola_Johnston) reported from Mitford, England

    @virginmedia come on. You just have a good idea from the outage earlier today how long this is going to take. I’m trying to WFH with Covid. @bt_uk how long does it take to switch providers?

  • stephwales_
    Steph. (@stephwales_) reported from Gateshead, England

    1 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.

  • dowlo100
    Dowlo (@dowlo100) reported from Whitley Bay, England

    @virginmedia my elderly mother has been trying to contact you for over 3 weeks now to cancel her sub as it has gone up £60 pm. She has been out on hold numerous times and cut off no help on chat etc. her only option now is to cancel the DD as she can’t afford this anymore… help

  • liamsholder91
    liam sholder (@liamsholder91) reported from Newburn, England

    @virginmedia won't even let me over the automated service

  • purplelime
    Sam (@purplelime) reported from South Shields, England

    @virginmedia I didn’t get the opportunity to call yesterday, but I noticed last night that it’s working again. There was nothing mentioned on service page (not unusual) but there must’ve been a fault that was eventually fixed.

  • ema_neale
    emma (@ema_neale) reported from Sunderland, England

    @virginmedia Thanks for your reset help earlier it worked, unlike waiting 10 hrs for someone to finally respond to me again via WhatsApp. I was told that there were no offers for current customers yet your website states otherwise!

  • liamsholder91
    liam sholder (@liamsholder91) reported from Newburn, England

    @virginmedia trying to pay my Internet bill and its saying all my information is wrong??can you help

  • purplelime
    Sam (@purplelime) reported from South Shields, England

    @virginmedia I’m signed in but I see no option to test the landline. I clicked on ‘fix landline’ but that just sent me back to the main menu page.

  • geordievillan1
    The Geordie Villan (@geordievillan1) reported from South Shields, England

    3rd dayin a row on hold to @virginmedia to cancel my TV package and again its over 45mins no answer. Shocking customer service like.

  • liamsholder91
    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

  • Rainbowztwit
    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?

  • gaznolan
    Gary Nolan (@gaznolan) reported from Mitford, England

    @virginmedia Ridiculous service from your team in Manilla. Both Joy & Brian telling me I wasn't able to pass security because I couldn't tell them my next bill date as the package/contract is ended even after telling them my normal date and all other DP information

  • scotty8461
    Bob Scott (@scotty8461) reported from Shiremoor, England

    @virginmedia more disgustingly slow speeds in NE27

  • pearceswan
    David Pearce (@pearceswan) reported from Newcastle upon Tyne, England

    @virginmedia I’ve tried to use the add-on service as being a broadband customer I’m able to download to the O2 app however I cannot sign in as I do not have a mobile number and it will not accept my landline, can you help

  • vitosauras
    🦦 Helen (@vitosauras) reported from Gateshead, England

    **** off Virgin Media, useless bollocks

  • liamsholder91
    liam sholder (@liamsholder91) reported from Newcastle upon Tyne, England

    @virginmedia why is phone network not working and plus can't phone people or text tryed restarting phone still. Nothing can't even ring you guys WTAF

  • TheFraserPorter
    Fraser Porter (@TheFraserPorter) reported from Newcastle upon Tyne, England

    @virginmedia twice in 2 months that my hub 5 has completely gone down with a flashing red light and won’t work, I’ve had to book a technician for it both times. Costs too much for this to keep happening!

  • gazza_d
    Real Gaz on a proper bike #fbpe (@gazza_d) reported from South Shields, England

    @_MMaritima @virginmedia Wired speed test would be to isolate between a wireless problem or the connection in. Router might be shielded which would kill signal. Make sure other electronics aren't too close. I can ruin my wireless if I put router on top of my TiVo box

Virgin Media Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • Manpreet_Princ5
    MaNpReeT SinGh (@Manpreet_Princ5) reported

    @virginmedia @Virgin raised a case DLP-1173743. Paid upfront for 15 months internet services and you have suspended my line. Sent emails for more than 5 days ago still no support. May need to reach out to @tdrauae

  • christobinsings
    Cristoir Toibin (@christobinsings) reported

    @virginmedia absolute shambles of a service today, missed the football and now no Internet again for the last hour. Happy to send me 4 messages to say you've fixed "the issue" Time to move to another provider.

  • Kathlee69436088
    Kathleen McCabe (@Kathlee69436088) reported

    @VirginMediaIE Workmen were digging outside last week (the same place as once before when they severed the virgin media line). Since then, our Internet service quality has been fluctuating with very low service at times. Working from home. Can you assist please?

  • sabrevan
    Brendan (@sabrevan) reported

    @virginmedia - no broadband since Wednesday night. I managed to speak to a person at your help centre. They told me there was there is no service! Wow. When asked what the cause of the problem was, I was told that the engineers were looking into it. What is causing the issue?

  • bingpoten
    billy (@bingpoten) reported

    @virginmedia be nice if my internet didnt keep going down ever since you put my price up to £70 a month

  • Hamsolo1977
    Paul (@Hamsolo1977) reported

    @O2 your app has been absolute garbage since the @virginmedia account integration, it’s a nightmare to login and payment options consistently fail to work, I’ve been a customer for many years but it’s this kind of nonsense that makes me want to take my business elsewhere.

  • BenChubb4
    Ben C (@BenChubb4) reported

    Hey @virginmedia still 2hrs and 20 mins remaining to call me like you said you would to update/fix the fact that I’ve had no email access on any device for 11 days. Only 2 days over your last SLA. P.s. Thanks m not available to speak to Saturday, Sunday Monday

  • LornieWillins
    Lorna Willins (@LornieWillins) reported

    @virginmedia A very helpful guy in the 02 shop helped me out. If you can please pass on you need staff covering phones, I have spent hours & hours yesterday & today, I should not have to leave my home to get the answer in minutes. The service is disgusting

  • Mike1710575
    4K Iptv Service Provider (@Mike1710575) reported

    Tired of paying for multiple subscriptions like Sky, BT Sport, Virgin Media, Now TV, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Apple TV+? I have got the solution. This IPTV offers: * 300,000+ live channels * 65,000+ VODs * PPV events

  • iWalkOutdoors
    iWalkOutdoors (@iWalkOutdoors) reported

    @jollyjapes Zero. Never have in the full 15yrs of trading. Don’t know how much a van costs? You think there’s enough left for dividends? Perhaps you’re mistaking me & my biz for a CEO of BP or a regional manager of VirginMedia. I bloomin live on a housing estate with other working ppl.