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Virgin Media Outage Report in Runcorn, Borough of Halton, England

Problems detected

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

The latest reports from users having issues in Runcorn come from postal codes WA7.

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 Runcorn, England

The chart below shows the number of Virgin Media reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Runcorn 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 Runcorn, Borough of Halton, England 04/01/2026 09:30

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Most Reported Problems

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

  1. Internet (56%)

    Internet (56%)

  2. Wi-fi (21%)

    Wi-fi (21%)

  3. Total Blackout (10%)

    Total Blackout (10%)

  4. TV (8%)

    TV (8%)

  5. E-mail (4%)

    E-mail (4%)

  6. Phone (2%)

    Phone (2%)

Live Outage Map Near Runcorn, Borough of Halton, England

The most recent Virgin Media outage reports came from the following cities: Liverpool, Billinge Chapel End, Runcorn, St Helens, Warrington, Northwich, Chester, Prescot and Widnes.

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City Problem Type Report Time
United KingdomLiverpool Internet
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United KingdomRuncorn Phone
United KingdomSt Helens Internet
United KingdomWarrington Internet

Community Discussion

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Virgin Media Issues Reports Near Runcorn, England

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in Runcorn and nearby locations:

  • tmcd1989 Tom McDermott (@tmcd1989) reported from Roby, England

    @virginmedia I’m a new customer and have installation booked for 24/02 for my broadband. The house currently doesn’t have any TV aerial cables, will these be installed the same day?

  • Dan_Richards99 Daniel Richards (@Dan_Richards99) reported from Birkenhead, England

    @virginmedia 58.5 down and 36 up (wired)

  • ClaireW15691381 Clario73 (@ClaireW15691381) reported from Warrington, England

    @virginmedia had no TiVo working for 1 week now. WiFi running really slow. 5th day of calling up and being passed from pillar to post, on hold for 45 mins only to be told I’ve been transferred to the wrong department, further hold for 35 minutes to have the line go dead!!!!

  • Paulwhittle8 Whittle (@Paulwhittle8) reported from Birkenhead, England

    @FairCop_ @virginmedia Disgusting as ever. Shocking customer service.

  • djkevjames Kev James (@djkevjames) reported from Runcorn, England

    Help please @virginmedia is there a problem in the Wa74et area ?

  • djkevjames Kev James (@djkevjames) reported from Runcorn, England

    @virginmedia is there problems in halton/Cheshire area please ?

  • joemartin66 Joe Martin 🌈🌹 (@joemartin66) reported from Roby, England

    @virginmedia can someone come and sort out the wires left hanging out of the wall of my new home! What an absolute mess Virgin have left no covering and the grid left open! Piss poor workmanship sort it out now

  • Dan_Richards99 Daniel Richards (@Dan_Richards99) reported from Birkenhead, England

    @virginmedia Rang them before (not very helpful). The Network has now dropped out for the 4th time today!!!

  • Swell09 Swell ✌🏻 (Pronoun: She/Her) (@Swell09) reported from Seaforth, England

    @virginmedia you promised our connection would be better however, still having so many issues!! Today working from home is nightmare!

  • DarrenMoggie66 Darren (@DarrenMoggie66) reported from Warrington, England

    @virginmedia That’s fine I’ve been in contact with CISAS in regards to your poor service and extremely poor customer service and me not receiving what I pay for

  • djkevjames Kev James (@djkevjames) reported from Runcorn, England

    Leaving @virginmedia today , constant problems and no help , apart from online test that says all is ok £77 per month & no wifi what so ever

  • gmshilly Greg Shillinglaw (@gmshilly) reported from Birkenhead, England

    @virginmedia no broadband, is there problems in my area please?

  • Swell09 Swell ✌🏻 (Pronoun: She/Her) (@Swell09) reported from Seaforth, England

    @virginmedia So I’ve scanned the living room ok Come up to the bedroom above the router, can’t find it! And doesn’t find it anywhere else upstairs! My phone won’t connect so the WiFi at all! It shows as connected but can’t access the internet. And I’ve forgotten the network!

  • AmandaDavies07 Amanda Davies (@AmandaDavies07) reported from Warrington, England

    @virginmedia appears to be an issue with broadband / internet / phone in Warrington, Cheshire. Anybody else?

  • Nathann_B Nathan Booth (@Nathann_B) reported from Liverpool, England

    Is it just me or @virginmedia mobile gone down 🤬🤬

  • Lee_Dsu colin forbes (@Lee_Dsu) reported from Chester, England

    @virginmedia Better rip the cable out of the wall and find a decent service.

  • Dan_Richards99 Daniel Richards (@Dan_Richards99) reported from Birkenhead, England

    @virginmedia Have spoken to them (not overly helpful)... The Network has now dropped for the 3rd time today!

  • Paulwhittle8 Whittle (@Paulwhittle8) reported from Birkenhead, England

    @GripperTake68 @virginmedia Virgin Media as a whole are shocking at providing any sort of customer service mate.

  • Lee_Dsu colin forbes (@Lee_Dsu) reported from Chester, England

    @virginmedia Last night. Told they would text me a service link which will keep me up to date. Haven't recieved this text. Said they had no idea when the fault will be repaired.

  • MILoft91 Mark (@MILoft91) reported from Haydock, England

    I’m paying for 500mb broadband and it’s averaging 15mb?! Wtf @virginmedia

Virgin Media Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • StaceyCoxall Stacey Coxall (@StaceyCoxall) reported

    @virginmedia No, no known faults in the area. Been ongoing for the last 12 months or so now. Have reached out several times but no one has been able to help. Want to buy the blackspot boosters but there's never any available. Feeling really let down as we have been a loyal customer for years.

  • KatieThompson86 Katie Francis (@KatieThompson86) reported

    @virginmedia That’s what I’m trying to explain, I’ve spoke to the text service and on the phone and they won’t change my contract back!

  • Rayafadil Raya Fadil (@Rayafadil) reported

    @virginmedia Very bad service! Untrustworthy and poor unprofessional communication !

  • Caroline_bowyer Beard and Brunette (@Caroline_bowyer) reported

    @virginmedia Not heard anything ive called again this morning requested a txt back service and a phone call back nothing

  • philbaz12 🎼 Phil Johnson (@philbaz12) reported

    @virginmedia It was asking what the issue was ie broadband / mobile etc just kept timing out.

  • sweiry k (@sweiry) reported

    @virginmedia Urgent please can someone call me back today I spoke to 2nd line support yesterday and was told that engineer will visit my premises to sort out broadband issue today 02/03... I have just been advised engineer visit is scheduled for 05/03!!! This is not right!!!

  • cathmackinlay Talk SENse (@cathmackinlay) reported

    @virginmedia No, no faults. Just totally unusable broadband as usual from Virgin. Charging for the upgrade of a terrible service. Then, no way to contact customer service. Bit like theft really...

  • xFabss Fabs (@xFabss) reported

    @virginmedia Checked the area thing and says there’s no problem but wifi always turns on and off

  • Vladraken Jon Leaver (@Vladraken) reported

    @virginmedia appears to be an outage in bulkington cv12 9qb. Internet has been dropping and reconnecting briefly only to drop again. Any idea on what the issue is and how long it will persist

  • PrashantChristy Prashant Christy (@PrashantChristy) reported

    @virginmedia Hi there. When I called this morning they said no one was booked in. We have run the diagnostic tests multiple times since last Wednesday. The technician on Friday said he has no idea what the problem is and someone will come on Monday but no one came. Can someone come today?