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Virgin Media Outage Report in Southend-on-Sea, England

Problems detected

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

The latest reports from users having issues in Southend-on-Sea come from postal codes SS2 and SS0.

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 Southend-on-Sea, England

The chart below shows the number of Virgin Media reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas. An outage is declared when the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line.

Virgin Media Outage Chart in Southend-on-Sea, England 05/06/2025 04:55

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Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by Virgin Media users through our website.

  1. Internet (55%)

    Internet (55%)

  2. Wi-fi (16%)

    Wi-fi (16%)

  3. Total Blackout (13%)

    Total Blackout (13%)

  4. TV (8%)

    TV (8%)

  5. E-mail (7%)

    E-mail (7%)

  6. Phone (2%)

    Phone (2%)

Live Outage Map Near Southend-on-Sea, England

The most recent Virgin Media outage reports came from the following cities: Gillingham, Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Chatham, Rochester, Canvey Island and Wickford.

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City Problem Type Report Time
United KingdomGillingham Internet
United KingdomBasildon Wi-fi
United KingdomGillingham Internet
United KingdomGillingham Internet
United KingdomSouthend-on-Sea Wi-fi
United KingdomSouthend-on-Sea Wi-fi

Community Discussion

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Virgin Media Issues Reports Near Southend-on-Sea, England

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in Southend-on-Sea and nearby locations:

  • MrG48 Mr.G - Longy - Graham (@MrG48) reported from Gillingham, England

    @virginmedia your output in ME7 is shocking this evening. Having to use my 3G signal. Pc and iPad failing.

  • roxcreeve Roxc Reeve (@roxcreeve) reported from Southend-on-Sea, England

    @MelanieCmusic @virginmedia @BBCTheOneShow Virgins internet is terrible I have to reconnect every device almost every day! They do nothing about it

  • Joewilkins14 Joey (@Joewilkins14) reported from Rochester, England

    @virginmedia I mean honestly if you want to sort your shit out, all the boys wanna do is win *** one on clubs again

  • TylerTowers Ashley Halliday (@TylerTowers) reported from Gillingham, England

    40 minutes on hold (so far)for @virginmedia’ customer service. Whilst loads of online options to “solve your problem” when you get through on the phone and told they need to transfer my call, you do hope they are on the case! Why did I ever leave Sky - a false economy

  • Tiger118118 Thomas Hapgood (@Tiger118118) reported from Basildon, England

    Don’t ignore me @virginmedia where’s is ******** is @disneyplus 🤔🤨🤨🤨

  • darrenh67 Dazzle (@darrenh67) reported from Rochester, England

    @virginmedia What a load of bollox phone sends to same place it’s all shit

  • M_Morgan94 Mark Morgan (@M_Morgan94) reported from Rochester, England

    Atleast the lockdown can’t get any worse.... Oh wait yup Virgin Media has gone down

  • Mickey_Rynn Mickey R. (@Mickey_Rynn) reported from Southend-on-Sea, England

    @virginmedia internet completely down. Also your websites: can't even get on to check status elsewhere

  • Tiger118118 Thomas Hapgood (@Tiger118118) reported from Basildon, England

    Don’t ignore me @virginmedia but where’s is ******** is @disneyplus 🤔🤨🤨🤨

  • Tiger118118 Thomas Hapgood (@Tiger118118) reported from Basildon, England

    **** @virginmedia I might download @DisneyPlusUK on my PS4 instead 😀😀😀

  • achurms81 Alan Churms (@achurms81) reported from Basildon, England

    @virginmedia hi guys I know it’s very busy but I was just wondering if you can send me a replacement SIM card as mine keeps losing signal and dropping calls

  • 0katiehunt Katie (@0katiehunt) reported from Rochester, England

    @virginmedia my WiFi should have been activated yesterday, it still hasn’t activated and saying there’s a connection problem, help!

  • Peter_AFC_ J.C (@Peter_AFC_) reported from Rochester, England

    @virginmedia would someone please be able to contact me. Having WiFi issues think HUB needs replacing. Unable to call in as closed and chat system having no luck. Need WiFi to work from home.

  • Tiger118118 Thomas Hapgood (@Tiger118118) reported from Basildon, England

    **** @virginmedia I’m going to download @DisneyPlusUK on my PS4 😀😀😀😀😀

  • mrs_harket BeKind_Charlatan🌱 (@mrs_harket) reported from Rayleigh, England

    @CybillLiberty @virginmedia @reece_dinsdale had problems & got it sorted. They do seem like an awful company tbh.

  • coxychris chris cox (@coxychris) reported from Southend-on-Sea, England

    @virginmedia I hope you are going to compensate people for these issues. Mines been like this for weeks so much so that I thought it was the super hub. Looks like I may leave I’m June service is awful

  • CathRoseBiebTWx CatherineRosex (@CathRoseBiebTWx) reported from Rochester, England

    @virginmedia my grandads phone hasn’t worked in a week! He doesn’t have any of his phone numbers, so can’t contact anyone other than me! I don’t live close so can’t help him!He’s 78 with no phone and you told him I don’t know when it’ll be fixed! Terrible service!

  • Joewilkins14 Joey (@Joewilkins14) reported from Rochester, England

    @virginmedia any idea when you might actually fix your internet issues... it’s not like people are trying to work from home or anything! ABSOLUTELY USESLESS!!!!!

  • TomzEvz5 X (@TomzEvz5) reported from Wainscott, England

    If I had a pound for everytime @virginmedia went down I'd finally be able to afford my Internet bill... #virginmedia #virgindown #virgin #sortitoutlove

  • Peter_AFC_ J.C (@Peter_AFC_) reported from Rochester, England

    @virginmedia can someone please contact me in relation to on-going broadband issues. Unable to contact on call centre as it is closed. Urgently need assistance/new hub delivered as need internet to work from home.

Virgin Media Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • BtonGirlProbs The Brighton Girl (@BtonGirlProbs) reported

    @virginmedia New sim 2 weeks ago, it didn’t work. All troubleshooting done. Nothing to do with signal. Tried WiFi enabled calling and doesn’t work either. They are saying it’s an error on the number and not a SINGLE person has rung back when promised.

  • nialltodd82 niall todd (@nialltodd82) reported

    @virginmedia hi, I need some help but the phone system seems to be down, can someone help please?

  • _sarah_richards Sarah Richards (@_sarah_richards) reported

    Hi @virginmedia - any reason why I can’t make any calls at all? Apparently all numbers are barred…? Doesn’t bode well if there’s an emergency… Any suggestions? Thank you.

  • livorton1 Liv Orton (@livorton1) reported

    @virginmedia I have had no wifi for 5 days, No coms from you and your customer service cut me off. When are you going to fix issues in SW London😡

  • ansocreative Ansocreative (@ansocreative) reported

    @virginmedia Hi Virgin Media, I’m no longer need internet and want to end the contract but contacting you is too hard. I called 0345 454 1111 5-6 times yesterday and today but all calls were disconnected after a long queue and wait. Is there another way I could cancel the contract?

  • jeremy_force ForceGhostJeremy (@jeremy_force) reported

    hello @MartinSLewis @virginmedia just hiked the price again. No phone numbers on the letter or website and when I find the number online and i call to #cancel They have technical difficulties and hang up.. meanwhile new customers get the same deal half price.. fair?

  • Emmapenn13 Emma penn (@Emmapenn13) reported

    @virginmedia @adelem79 I'm having the same problems too

  • Brandonpatchett Brandon Patchett (@Brandonpatchett) reported

    @virginmedia Can’t even get a signal in my own town for the past month…

  • FatimaZ65990169 Fatima Zia (@FatimaZ65990169) reported

    @virginmedia This is the issue I am having. I have phone broad band and tv with virgin my contract is to end on 31st but I have received a bill of 139 i have been left in limbo, I can not agree to webchat as I don’t know if I will have access to internet on Monday or not

  • HelenWayson Helen Wayson (@HelenWayson) reported

    @virginmedia My 88 Yr old Mum is in isolation in hospital and you have cut her off YES WE NEED HELP