Virgin Media urges customers to move Wi-Fi router now to get free broadband boost
20.02.2024 - 14:51
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Virgin Media has issued a new Wi-Fi alert, urging customers to check their routers now for a free broadband boost.
With many of us still working from home and spending countless hours streaming TV and music online, a good broadband connection is essential. Slow internet can be incredibly annoying, but Virgin believes there are some simple ways to improve your service for free, starting with checking your router.
"If a weak WiFi signal has got you frustrated, help is at hand! Lots of things can affect the performance of your Virgin Media broadband, but moving your Hub or router, as it's also known is a good place to start if you want to give your signal a bit of juice," Virgin explained in a recent message sent to users.
Firstly, make sure your router isn't hidden away in a cupboard. It might not be the most attractive piece of kit, with all its wires sticking out, but tucking it away won't do your broadband any favours, The Mirror reports.
"To make sure the WiFi signal is getting to where it needs to be, minimising interference is vital. Don't keep your Hub in a cabinet, keep it out in the open so the signal is free to roam," Virgin advised.
Next, try to follow the one-metre Wi-Fi rule. This means keeping your router away from anything that could interfere with the internet signal it emits.
Virgin has some advice for keeping your WiFi signal strong. They say to keep your Hub away from things like TVs, wireless speakers, and cordless phones by at least one metre. "These devices have their own signals and can mess with your WiFi," the company explained.
Make sure your router is not lying flat on the floor. It should be standing up straight. This helps spread the internet all over your house. If you don't do this, your WiFi