Customers are being asked to keep their routers out of direct sunlight to avoid slower connection speeds as many are still working from home. They explained that leaving the routers in direct sunlight can impact their performance and cause overheating and poorer WiF signal. A Virgin Media spokesperson stressed there is no widespread issue of routers overheating and they are just providing information about the risk. Source: Virgin MediaElectrical devices generate heat and even though many have cooling systems, placing them in direct sunlight can still cause overheating. A spokesperson for Virgin Media said: "We regularly provide advice to our customers on how to get the best from their services.

Source: Daily Mirror July 22, 2021 12:24 UTC