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Bananabot: Re-archived 2 citation(s) from archive.today to web.archive.org using CRWCitationBot

2026-02-22T23:24:24Z

Re-archived 2 citation(s) from archive.today to web.archive.org using CRWCitationBot

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	'''[[wikipedia:Virgin Media\|Virgin Media Limited]]/[[wikipedia:Virgin_Media_O2\|Virgin Media O2 Limited]]''' is a telecommunications company from Britain, founded in 2007, which provides telephone, television and internet services in the United Kingdom.{{Citation needed}} In 2021 it merged with [[wikipedia:O2_(UK)\|O2]].<ref name="about">{{Cite web \|title=Hello, we’re Virgin Media O2 \|url=https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/about-us/ \|archive-url=https://~~archive~~.ph/~~DWZHI~~ \|archive-date=~~19 Aug 2021~~ \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Virgin Media O2}}</ref>		'''[[wikipedia:Virgin Media\|Virgin Media Limited]]/[[wikipedia:Virgin_Media_O2\|Virgin Media O2 Limited]]''' is a telecommunications company from Britain, founded in 2007, which provides telephone, television and internet services in the United Kingdom.{{Citation needed}} In 2021 it merged with [[wikipedia:O2_(UK)\|O2]].<ref name="about">{{Cite web \|title=Hello, we’re Virgin Media O2 \|url=https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/about-us/ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260101072329/https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/about-us/ \|archive-date=1 Jan 2026\|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Virgin Media O2}}</ref>

	==Anti-consumer practices==		==Anti-consumer practices==

	===Forced DNS usage===		===Forced DNS usage===
	Users of Virgin Media's routers aren't allowed to set their own DNS servers.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Slazanger \|date=27 Sep 2024 \|title=Custom DNS or Modem Mode on the Hub5X \|url=https://community.virginmedia.com/discussions/Wireless/custom-dns-or-modem-mode-on-the-hub5x/5571095 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120105532/https://community.virginmedia.com/discussions/Wireless/custom-dns-or-modem-mode-on-the-hub5x/5571095 \|archive-date=20 Jan 2025 \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|via=Virgin Media Forum}}</ref> Instead, they must use Virgin Media's provided DNS servers, which are almost always slower and less reliable than Cloudflare's or Google's dedicated DNSes (1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8, respectively).<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DNS Performance Analytics and Comparison \|url=https://www.dnsperf.com/ \|archive-url=https://~~archive~~.ph/~~GovMz~~ \|archive-date=~~21 Jul 2025~~ \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=DNSPerf}}</ref> The reason for Virgin Media forcing its own DNS servers isn't known, but the servers are used primarily to block sites deemed "inappropriate" by the company.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Virgin Media court orders \|url=https://www.virginmedia.com/help/list-of-court-orders \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250709042511/https://www.virginmedia.com/help/list-of-court-orders \|archive-date=9 Jul 2025 \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Virgin Media}}</ref>		Users of Virgin Media's routers aren't allowed to set their own DNS servers.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Slazanger \|date=27 Sep 2024 \|title=Custom DNS or Modem Mode on the Hub5X \|url=https://community.virginmedia.com/discussions/Wireless/custom-dns-or-modem-mode-on-the-hub5x/5571095 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120105532/https://community.virginmedia.com/discussions/Wireless/custom-dns-or-modem-mode-on-the-hub5x/5571095 \|archive-date=20 Jan 2025 \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|via=Virgin Media Forum}}</ref> Instead, they must use Virgin Media's provided DNS servers, which are almost always slower and less reliable than Cloudflare's or Google's dedicated DNSes (1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8, respectively).<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DNS Performance Analytics and Comparison \|url=https://www.dnsperf.com/ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260222083419/https://www.dnsperf.com/ \|archive-date=22 Feb 2026\|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=DNSPerf}}</ref> The reason for Virgin Media forcing its own DNS servers isn't known, but the servers are used primarily to block sites deemed "inappropriate" by the company.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Virgin Media court orders \|url=https://www.virginmedia.com/help/list-of-court-orders \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250709042511/https://www.virginmedia.com/help/list-of-court-orders \|archive-date=9 Jul 2025 \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Virgin Media}}</ref>

	There are also privacy implications that come with allowing the company to access your DNS queries,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Heddings \|first=Anthony \|date=14 Apr 2020 \|title=Why You Shouldn't Use Your ISP's Default DNS Server \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/664608/why-you-shouldnt-be-using-your-isps-default-dns-server/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416094936/https://www.howtogeek.com/664608/why-you-shouldnt-be-using-your-isps-default-dns-server/ \|archive-date=16 Apr 2020 \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=How-To Geek}}</ref> as normally it would only be able to see what IPs you are connecting to, but DNS queries also provide exact subdomains.{{Citation needed}}		There are also privacy implications that come with allowing the company to access your DNS queries,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Heddings \|first=Anthony \|date=14 Apr 2020 \|title=Why You Shouldn't Use Your ISP's Default DNS Server \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/664608/why-you-shouldnt-be-using-your-isps-default-dns-server/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416094936/https://www.howtogeek.com/664608/why-you-shouldnt-be-using-your-isps-default-dns-server/ \|archive-date=16 Apr 2020 \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=How-To Geek}}</ref> as normally it would only be able to see what IPs you are connecting to, but DNS queries also provide exact subdomains.{{Citation needed}}

Bythmusters: Added Cargo template in place of Infobox

2026-01-11T22:03:37Z

Added Cargo template in place of Infobox

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	{{~~InfoboxCompany~~		{{CompanyCargo
	\| ~~Name~~ = ~~Virgin Media~~		\|Description=British telecommunications company providing phone and Internet service in the United Kingdom.
	\| ~~Type~~ = ~~Public~~		\|Founded=2007
	\| ~~Founded~~ = ~~2007~~		\|Industry=Telecommunications
	\| ~~Industry~~ = ~~Telecommunication~~		\|Logo=Virgin Media.svg
	\| ~~Official~~ Website = https://www.virginmedia.com/		\|ParentCompany=
	~~\| Logo = Virgin Media.svg~~		\|Type=Public
			\|Website=https://www.virginmedia.com/
	}}		}}
	'''[[wikipedia:Virgin Media\|Virgin Media Limited]]/[[wikipedia:Virgin_Media_O2\|Virgin Media O2 Limited]]''' is a telecommunications company from Britain, founded in 2007, which provides telephone, television and internet services in the United Kingdom.{{Citation needed}} In 2021 it merged with [[wikipedia:O2_(UK)\|O2]].<ref name="about">{{Cite web \|title=Hello, we’re Virgin Media O2 \|url=https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/about-us/ \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/DWZHI \|archive-date=19 Aug 2021 \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Virgin Media O2}}</ref>		'''[[wikipedia:Virgin Media\|Virgin Media Limited]]/[[wikipedia:Virgin_Media_O2\|Virgin Media O2 Limited]]''' is a telecommunications company from Britain, founded in 2007, which provides telephone, television and internet services in the United Kingdom.{{Citation needed}} In 2021 it merged with [[wikipedia:O2_(UK)\|O2]].<ref name="about">{{Cite web \|title=Hello, we’re Virgin Media O2 \|url=https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/about-us/ \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/DWZHI \|archive-date=19 Aug 2021 \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Virgin Media O2}}</ref>

Trinity at 21:36, 7 January 2026

2026-01-07T21:36:07Z

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	}}		}}
	'''[[wikipedia:Virgin Media\|Virgin Media Limited]]/[[wikipedia:Virgin_Media_O2\|Virgin Media O2 Limited]]''' is a telecommunications company from Britain, founded in 2007, which provides telephone, television and internet services in the United Kingdom.{{Citation needed}} In 2021 it merged with [[wikipedia:O2_(UK)\|O2]].<ref name="about">{{Cite web \|title=Hello, we’re Virgin Media O2 \|url=https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/about-us/ \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Virgin Media O2}}</ref>		'''[[wikipedia:Virgin Media\|Virgin Media Limited]]/[[wikipedia:Virgin_Media_O2\|Virgin Media O2 Limited]]''' is a telecommunications company from Britain, founded in 2007, which provides telephone, television and internet services in the United Kingdom.{{Citation needed}} In 2021 it merged with [[wikipedia:O2_(UK)\|O2]].<ref name="about">{{Cite web \|title=Hello, we’re Virgin Media O2 \|url=https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/about-us/ \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/DWZHI \|archive-date=19 Aug 2021 \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Virgin Media O2}}</ref>

	==Anti-consumer practices==		==Anti-consumer practices==

	===Forced DNS usage===		===Forced DNS usage===
	Users of Virgin Media's routers aren't allowed to set their own DNS servers.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Slazanger \|date=27 Sep 2024 \|title=Custom DNS or Modem Mode on the Hub5X \|url=https://community.virginmedia.com/discussions/Wireless/custom-dns-or-modem-mode-on-the-hub5x/5571095 \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|via=Virgin Media Forum}}</ref> Instead, they must use Virgin Media's provided DNS servers, which are almost always slower and less reliable than Cloudflare's or Google's dedicated DNSes (1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8, respectively).<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DNS Performance Analytics and Comparison \|url=https://www.dnsperf.com/ \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=DNSPerf}}</ref> The reason for Virgin Media forcing its own DNS servers isn't known, but the servers are used primarily to block sites deemed "inappropriate" by the company.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Virgin Media court orders \|url=https://www.virginmedia.com/help/list-of-court-orders \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Virgin Media}}</ref>		Users of Virgin Media's routers aren't allowed to set their own DNS servers.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Slazanger \|date=27 Sep 2024 \|title=Custom DNS or Modem Mode on the Hub5X \|url=https://community.virginmedia.com/discussions/Wireless/custom-dns-or-modem-mode-on-the-hub5x/5571095 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120105532/https://community.virginmedia.com/discussions/Wireless/custom-dns-or-modem-mode-on-the-hub5x/5571095 \|archive-date=20 Jan 2025 \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|via=Virgin Media Forum}}</ref> Instead, they must use Virgin Media's provided DNS servers, which are almost always slower and less reliable than Cloudflare's or Google's dedicated DNSes (1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8, respectively).<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DNS Performance Analytics and Comparison \|url=https://www.dnsperf.com/ \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/GovMz \|archive-date=21 Jul 2025 \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=DNSPerf}}</ref> The reason for Virgin Media forcing its own DNS servers isn't known, but the servers are used primarily to block sites deemed "inappropriate" by the company.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Virgin Media court orders \|url=https://www.virginmedia.com/help/list-of-court-orders \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250709042511/https://www.virginmedia.com/help/list-of-court-orders \|archive-date=9 Jul 2025 \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Virgin Media}}</ref>

	There are also privacy implications that come with allowing the company to access your DNS queries,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Heddings \|first=Anthony \|date=14 Apr 2020 \|title=Why You Shouldn't Use Your ISP's Default DNS Server \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/664608/why-you-shouldnt-be-using-your-isps-default-dns-server/ \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=How-To Geek}}</ref> as normally it would only be able to see what IPs you are connecting to, but DNS queries also provide exact subdomains.{{Citation needed}}		There are also privacy implications that come with allowing the company to access your DNS queries,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Heddings \|first=Anthony \|date=14 Apr 2020 \|title=Why You Shouldn't Use Your ISP's Default DNS Server \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/664608/why-you-shouldnt-be-using-your-isps-default-dns-server/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416094936/https://www.howtogeek.com/664608/why-you-shouldnt-be-using-your-isps-default-dns-server/ \|archive-date=16 Apr 2020 \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=How-To Geek}}</ref> as normally it would only be able to see what IPs you are connecting to, but DNS queries also provide exact subdomains.{{Citation needed}}

	====Mitigation====		====Mitigation====

InTransparencyWeTrust: Add information on merger

2025-03-15T12:17:32Z

Add information on merger

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	\| Name = Virgin Media		\| Name = Virgin Media
	\| Type = Public		\| Type = Public
	\| Founded = 2007 ~~(2021; merger)<ref name="about">https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/about-us/</ref>~~		\| Founded = 2007
	\| Industry = Telecommunication		\| Industry = Telecommunication
	\| Official Website = https://www.virginmedia.com/		\| Official Website = https://www.virginmedia.com/
	\| Logo = Virgin Media.svg		\| Logo = Virgin Media.svg
	}}		}}
	'''[[~~Wikipedia~~:Virgin Media\|Virgin Media Limited/Virgin Media O2 Limited]]''' is a telecommunications company from Britain, founded in 2007, which provides telephone, television and internet services in the United Kingdom.{{Citation needed}}		'''[[wikipedia:Virgin Media\|Virgin Media Limited]]/[[wikipedia:Virgin_Media_O2\|Virgin Media O2 Limited]]''' is a telecommunications company from Britain, founded in 2007, which provides telephone, television and internet services in the United Kingdom.{{Citation needed}} In 2021 it merged with [[wikipedia:O2_(UK)\|O2]].<ref name="about">{{Cite web \|title=Hello, we’re Virgin Media O2 \|url=https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/about-us/ \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Virgin Media O2}}</ref>

	==Anti-consumer practices==		==Anti-consumer practices==

InTransparencyWeTrust: improve references with additional information

2025-03-15T11:49:29Z

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	===Forced DNS usage===		===Forced DNS usage===
	Users of Virgin Media's routers aren't allowed to set their own DNS servers.<ref>https://community.virginmedia.com/discussions/Wireless/custom-dns-or-modem-mode-on-the-hub5x/5571095</ref> Instead, they must use Virgin Media's provided DNS servers, which are almost always slower and less reliable than Cloudflare's or Google's dedicated DNSes (1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8, respectively).<ref>https://www.dnsperf.com/</ref> The reason for Virgin Media forcing its own DNS servers isn't known, but the servers are used primarily to block sites deemed "inappropriate" by the company.<ref>https://www.virginmedia.com/help/list-of-court-orders</ref>		Users of Virgin Media's routers aren't allowed to set their own DNS servers.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Slazanger \|date=27 Sep 2024 \|title=Custom DNS or Modem Mode on the Hub5X \|url=https://community.virginmedia.com/discussions/Wireless/custom-dns-or-modem-mode-on-the-hub5x/5571095 \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|via=Virgin Media Forum}}</ref> Instead, they must use Virgin Media's provided DNS servers, which are almost always slower and less reliable than Cloudflare's or Google's dedicated DNSes (1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8, respectively).<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DNS Performance Analytics and Comparison \|url=https://www.dnsperf.com/ \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=DNSPerf}}</ref> The reason for Virgin Media forcing its own DNS servers isn't known, but the servers are used primarily to block sites deemed "inappropriate" by the company.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Virgin Media court orders \|url=https://www.virginmedia.com/help/list-of-court-orders \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Virgin Media}}</ref>

	There are also privacy implications that come with allowing the company to access your DNS queries,<ref>https://www.howtogeek.com/664608/why-you-shouldnt-be-using-your-isps-default-dns-server/</ref> as normally it would only be able to see what IPs you are connecting to, but DNS queries also provide exact subdomains.{{Citation needed}}		There are also privacy implications that come with allowing the company to access your DNS queries,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Heddings \|first=Anthony \|date=14 Apr 2020 \|title=Why You Shouldn't Use Your ISP's Default DNS Server \|url=https://www.howtogeek.com/664608/why-you-shouldnt-be-using-your-isps-default-dns-server/ \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=How-To Geek}}</ref> as normally it would only be able to see what IPs you are connecting to, but DNS queries also provide exact subdomains.{{Citation needed}}

	====Mitigation====		====Mitigation====

Emanuele: Added category

2025-03-06T14:18:41Z

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	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
			[[Category:Virgin Media Limited]]
	[[Category:~~Internet service providers~~]]

Mr Pollo at 22:34, 19 February 2025

2025-02-19T22:34:00Z

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	{{InfoboxCompany		{{InfoboxCompany
	\| Name = Virgin Media		\| Name = Virgin Media
	\| Type = ~~Private~~		\| Type = Public
	\| Founded = 2007 (2021; merger)<ref name="about">https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/about-us/</ref>		\| Founded = 2007 (2021; merger)<ref name="about">https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/about-us/</ref>
	\| Industry = Telecommunication		\| Industry = Telecommunication

Mr Pollo: added template

2025-02-19T22:33:35Z

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			{{InfoboxCompany
			\| Name = Virgin Media
			\| Type = Private
			\| Founded = 2007 (2021; merger)<ref name="about">https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/about-us/</ref>
			\| Industry = Telecommunication
			\| Official Website = https://www.virginmedia.com/
			\| Logo = Virgin Media.svg
			}}
	'''[[Wikipedia:Virgin Media\|Virgin Media Limited/Virgin Media O2 Limited]]''' is a telecommunications company from Britain, founded in 2007, which provides telephone, television and internet services in the United Kingdom.{{Citation needed}}		'''[[Wikipedia:Virgin Media\|Virgin Media Limited/Virgin Media O2 Limited]]''' is a telecommunications company from Britain, founded in 2007, which provides telephone, television and internet services in the United Kingdom.{{Citation needed}}

Karar at 20:51, 23 January 2025

2025-01-23T20:51:05Z

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	'''[[Wikipedia:Virgin Media\|Virgin Media Limited/Virgin Media O2 Limited]]''' is a telecommunications company from Britain, founded in 2007, which provides telephone, television and internet services in the United Kingdom.		'''[[Wikipedia:Virgin Media\|Virgin Media Limited/Virgin Media O2 Limited]]''' is a telecommunications company from Britain, founded in 2007, which provides telephone, television and internet services in the United Kingdom.{{Citation needed}}

	==Anti-consumer practices==		==Anti-consumer practices==
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	Users of Virgin Media's routers aren't allowed to set their own DNS servers.<ref>https://community.virginmedia.com/discussions/Wireless/custom-dns-or-modem-mode-on-the-hub5x/5571095</ref> Instead, they must use Virgin Media's provided DNS servers, which are almost always slower and less reliable than Cloudflare's or Google's dedicated DNSes (1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8, respectively).<ref>https://www.dnsperf.com/</ref> The reason for Virgin Media forcing its own DNS servers isn't known, but the servers are used primarily to block sites deemed "inappropriate" by the company.<ref>https://www.virginmedia.com/help/list-of-court-orders</ref>		Users of Virgin Media's routers aren't allowed to set their own DNS servers.<ref>https://community.virginmedia.com/discussions/Wireless/custom-dns-or-modem-mode-on-the-hub5x/5571095</ref> Instead, they must use Virgin Media's provided DNS servers, which are almost always slower and less reliable than Cloudflare's or Google's dedicated DNSes (1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8, respectively).<ref>https://www.dnsperf.com/</ref> The reason for Virgin Media forcing its own DNS servers isn't known, but the servers are used primarily to block sites deemed "inappropriate" by the company.<ref>https://www.virginmedia.com/help/list-of-court-orders</ref>

	There are also privacy implications that come with allowing the company to access your DNS queries,<ref>https://www.howtogeek.com/664608/why-you-shouldnt-be-using-your-isps-default-dns-server/</ref> as normally it would only be able to see what IPs you are connecting to, but DNS queries also provide exact subdomains.		There are also privacy implications that come with allowing the company to access your DNS queries,<ref>https://www.howtogeek.com/664608/why-you-shouldnt-be-using-your-isps-default-dns-server/</ref> as normally it would only be able to see what IPs you are connecting to, but DNS queries also provide exact subdomains.{{Citation needed}}

	====Mitigation====		====Mitigation====
	Set your DNS servers manually on each of your devices to 1.1.1.1 or another reputable DNS provider.		Set your DNS servers manually on each of your devices to 1.1.1.1 or another reputable DNS provider.{{Citation needed}}

	==References==		==References==
			{{reflist}}

	[[Category:Internet service providers]]		[[Category:Internet service providers]]
	~~<references />~~

Shingo: Fixed heading to comply with the new style guide https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/wiki/CAT:Documentation/Style_Guide

2025-01-23T17:50:24Z

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	'''[[Wikipedia:Virgin Media\|Virgin Media Limited/Virgin Media O2 Limited]]''' is a telecommunications company from Britain, founded in 2007, which provides telephone, television and internet services in the United Kingdom.		'''[[Wikipedia:Virgin Media\|Virgin Media Limited/Virgin Media O2 Limited]]''' is a telecommunications company from Britain, founded in 2007, which provides telephone, television and internet services in the United Kingdom.

	== Anti-consumer practices ==		==Anti-consumer practices==

	=== Forced DNS ~~Usage~~ ===		===Forced DNS usage===
	Users of Virgin Media's routers aren't allowed to set their own DNS servers.<ref>https://community.virginmedia.com/discussions/Wireless/custom-dns-or-modem-mode-on-the-hub5x/5571095</ref> Instead, they must use Virgin Media's provided DNS servers, which are almost always slower and less reliable than Cloudflare's or Google's dedicated DNSes (1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8, respectively).<ref>https://www.dnsperf.com/</ref> The reason for Virgin Media forcing its own DNS servers isn't known, but the servers are used primarily to block sites deemed "inappropriate" by the company.<ref>https://www.virginmedia.com/help/list-of-court-orders</ref>		Users of Virgin Media's routers aren't allowed to set their own DNS servers.<ref>https://community.virginmedia.com/discussions/Wireless/custom-dns-or-modem-mode-on-the-hub5x/5571095</ref> Instead, they must use Virgin Media's provided DNS servers, which are almost always slower and less reliable than Cloudflare's or Google's dedicated DNSes (1.1.1.1 and 8.8.8.8, respectively).<ref>https://www.dnsperf.com/</ref> The reason for Virgin Media forcing its own DNS servers isn't known, but the servers are used primarily to block sites deemed "inappropriate" by the company.<ref>https://www.virginmedia.com/help/list-of-court-orders</ref>

	There are also privacy implications that come with allowing the company to access your DNS queries,<ref>https://www.howtogeek.com/664608/why-you-shouldnt-be-using-your-isps-default-dns-server/</ref> as normally it would only be able to see what IPs you are connecting to, but DNS queries also provide exact subdomains.		There are also privacy implications that come with allowing the company to access your DNS queries,<ref>https://www.howtogeek.com/664608/why-you-shouldnt-be-using-your-isps-default-dns-server/</ref> as normally it would only be able to see what IPs you are connecting to, but DNS queries also provide exact subdomains.

	==== Mitigation ====		====Mitigation====
	Set your DNS servers manually on each of your devices to 1.1.1.1 or another reputable DNS provider.		Set your DNS servers manually on each of your devices to 1.1.1.1 or another reputable DNS provider.

	== References ==		==References==
	[[Category:Internet service providers]]		[[Category:Internet service providers]]
	<references />		<references />