I'm using SH3 in modem mode and have no issues, the latency issue was fixed soon after I had mine installed if that's the thread you're referring to.
As for speed I've tested regularly and they all been very good, I'm on Vivid 350.
Have they rolled out the fix to all customers now though?
I remember seeing your early BQM with Virgin and it was shocking. It only fixed when you upgraded to Vivid 350.
That wasn't a coincidence as at the time the fix was only going to Vivid 350 customers.
They seem to be the only ones offering a monthly rolling contract though they charge a one off fee of 50 quid for the pleasure.
Confused by this comment.
When your contact is up with a provider you automatically go on to a "rolling contract" if you do nothing.
I don't know any ISP who forces you to recontract or leave.
I know you lose any existing discounts but there really shouldn't be a fee, never ever heard of such a thing.
edit: looking at their site the £50 to go on a monthly rolling contract should only be for new customers who don't want to sign up to 12 months. If they have charged that to you I would be demanding a refund.