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Virgin Media Outage Report in Gateshead, England

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The latest reports from users having issues in Gateshead come from postal codes NE9, NE88 and NE10.

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 Gateshead, England

The chart below shows the number of Virgin Media reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Gateshead 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 Gateshead, England 01/27/2026 03:55

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Most Reported Problems

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

  1. Internet (58%)

    Internet (58%)

  2. Wi-fi (18%)

    Wi-fi (18%)

  3. Total Blackout (11%)

    Total Blackout (11%)

  4. TV (7%)

    TV (7%)

  5. E-mail (4%)

    E-mail (4%)

  6. Phone (2%)

    Phone (2%)

Live Outage Map Near Gateshead, England

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

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City Problem Type Report Time
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United KingdomNewcastle upon Tyne E-mail
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Virgin Media Issues Reports Near Gateshead, England

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

  • Nattalingo Nathalie Paris (@Nattalingo) reported from Consett, England

    @virginmedia How will this please be different from the service I have had so far? Will someone competent ring me?

  • donnawatson76 Donna watson (@donnawatson76) reported from Dunston, England

    @virginmedia The only call i have had was 2 calls from the sales to team to offer me a black friday deal, when i asked were they calling in response to my compliant they said they were unable to help with that as it was not their deptartment

  • donnawatson76 Donna watson (@donnawatson76) reported from Dunston, England

    @virginmedia Have paid another months subscription when i could of had a better package and lower cost from @skytv appalling customer service @virginmedia once i get to speak with someone i will not be continuing my account

  • donnawatson76 Donna watson (@donnawatson76) reported from Dunston, England

    @virginmedia I wanted to cancel or down grade my package due to the rising costs and my partner being on furlough and my own business having to be closed but every way i tried to contact you i had no reply i was held in a que for 40mins and then cut off, i emailed still no response so i have

  • PaulGmedia Paul G (@PaulGmedia) reported from Whitley Bay, England

    @virginmedia I’ve done that and am now in a queue. Trouble is, last time I did this no-one ever called me...

  • body_mindfitco Paul Edgar (@body_mindfitco) reported from Blaydon-on-Tyne, England

    @virginmedia 6 days now without home Internet, landline and TV. No apology, no explanation from Virgin. Parents who rely on these communication lines. Terrible service.

  • Nattalingo Nathalie Paris (@Nattalingo) reported from Consett, England

    @virginmedia New one is I was hoping to sign up to some sort of TV package, but when logged into my online account it gives me a "oops" with no option, so I need to talk to someone. Experience with the number you have given me has been poor, I want to avoid it!

  • donnawatson76 Donna watson (@donnawatson76) reported from Dunston, England

    @virginmedia Are you actually serious you have now wasted over an hour of my time back and forward on here to tell me to ring the same number i was cut iff from twice back in nov!!! Disgusting customer service @virginmedia what a joke

  • Nattalingo Nathalie Paris (@Nattalingo) reported from Consett, England

    @virginmedia Ongoing complaint about a landline number that failed to be transferred to my account with you due to it not being requested by you in time.

  • justincolli71 justin collins (@justincolli71) reported from Sunderland, England

    @virginmedia stop constantly calling with silent calls and then cutting off, I've spoken to two people in customer service who advised no one has called. when I call the number back it says its virgin media. Terrible service

  • _AR91 Adam. (@_AR91) reported from South Shields, England

    It’s no wonder people pay for the dodgy sticks when you’ve got **** like this ffs @virginmedia

  • piggypics Les Pigg (@piggypics) reported from Gateshead, England

    @virginmedia Well it finally happened if you are not a online customer with virgin mobile and what shop at a outlet you are classed as the unwashed and not welcome anymore as a customer

  • JJohnsonJourno Jack Johnson (@JJohnsonJourno) reported from Walker Gate, England

    Any one have a resolution for no WiFi connection? @virginmedia

  • piggypics Les Pigg (@piggypics) reported from Gateshead, England

    @virginmedia So we are not just going to write it off as a bad job. Plus my mam finds it hard to understand the persons at the other end of the phone and why they ask for her bank details all we asked was to post out her password for her mobile account.

  • evilwallpaper arc (@evilwallpaper) reported from Newburn, England

    Had to break out the DVDs like a peasant because virgin media is down.

  • Baddoo Christopher Baddoo (@Baddoo) reported from Newcastle upon Tyne, England

    @virginmedia any network issues in Newcastle upon Tyne? Our internet is down and can’t get through

  • McXinnie Chris McKinnie (@McXinnie) reported from Whitley Bay, England

    @virginmedia £27 up to £32 without a letter, text, email or anything is a bit rude, can you explain why?

  • piggypics Les Pigg (@piggypics) reported from Gateshead, England

    @virginmedia Yes but the number on the letter to text to just comes back fail to send. Then I rang 789 for my mam and this person had her in tears also, so we have give up.

  • Nattalingo Nathalie Paris (@Nattalingo) reported from Consett, England

    @virginmedia I do, about an ongoing complaint and a new query too, as well as this unresolved mobile query. Am supposed to have someone talking to me via text right now but they are very slow to respond! 2 meaningless texts in 13 minutes. Could someone please ring me?

  • donnawatson76 Donna watson (@donnawatson76) reported from Dunston, England

    @virginmedia This is just a screen shot!!! Showing the numbers i called and the link i followed, I dont have a copy as it was an online form i completed , if you are unable to help please stop wasting my precious time with my family

Virgin Media Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • Shashhh_ Shashhh (@Shashhh_) reported

    @virginmedia Done that I have called them and told the isssue and did all the steps they be asked me to do but still doesn’t fix the isssue .. you guys should reall work in helping people instead giving us links and phone number which are equally useless as your service

  • MaddyTheNunja Maddy (@MaddyTheNunja) reported

    @virginmedia Yesterday when we moved it to another room to gain better signal there for the weekend.

  • Francesca090900 Francesca0909 (@Francesca090900) reported

    @virginmedia I am new customer looking to join and have had a terrible experience on phone today wrong prices failed call backs.

  • WowbaggerHT Peter Walker (@WowbaggerHT) reported

    @virginmedia I’ve signed up to the help forum and given my address to someone. I’m assuming they are onto it.

  • michellepryde Michelle Pryde (@michellepryde) reported

    UHM excuse me?? @virginmedia removing CNN from its service after the 31st? I am honestly livid

  • genie_gi Gina (@genie_gi) reported

    @leonagraham @virginmedia They kept sending me letters saying I owed them £45 after I had paid my final bill. Awful company!

  • Shashhh_ Shashhh (@Shashhh_) reported

    @virginmedia I had down this but no point the connection is still bad .. and the fact your charging monthly for such ****** service

  • brocker_uk Paul Oaten (@brocker_uk) reported

    @virginmedia how do I get some free WiFi booster plz, the app says signal is fine yet i have no signal in certain areas up stairs.

  • iEddiez94 Mr Edwards (@iEddiez94) reported

    @virginmedia Yes. Our entire VM service was not being received. Both TV and Intenet was out last night and the night before.

  • debz1 Deborah McGrath 🌸 (@debz1) reported

    @virginmedia my Internet has been awful for about a week now! Wifi constantly cutting out and it's a real pain. I pay over £50 monthly for broadband alone. Not good enough!!