Virgin Media Broadband Deals

About Virgin Media

Virgin Media is one of the UK's 'big four' broadband providers alongside BT, Sky, and TalkTalk. 

Unlike many of its competitors, it doesn't use BT's Openreach network, relying instead on its own network of fibre optic cable to offer some of the fastest internet speeds on the market. 

Virgin is also known for its wide selection of TV packages alongside its broadband deals, and it is one of the few providers that offers the option to bundle broadband, TV, mobile and landline services. 

Read on to find out the speeds and packages Virgin offers, as well as the benefits of taking out a deal with this provider. For more information, read our Virgin Media review. 

Virgin Media broadband packages

Broadband-only packages

Virgin Media provides some of the fastest widely available broadband speeds in the country. The provider manages the second largest broadband network in the UK after Openreach, providing a viable alternative to most other internet service providers (ISPs) who run on the same network and tend to offer the same speeds as each other.

In total, Virgin Media currently offers six tiers of broadband-only packages: 

• M125 Fibre Broadband, with average speeds of 132Mbps
• M250 Fibre Broadband, with average speeds of 264Mbps
• M350 Fibre Broadband, with average speeds of 362Mbps
• M500 Fibre Broadband, with average speeds of 516Mbps
• Gig1 Fibre Broadband, with average speeds of 1,130Mbps
• Gig2 Fibre Broadband, with average speeds of 2,000Mbps 

While its download speeds are second to none, it is worth keeping in mind that Virgin’s upload speeds tend to be slower than its competitors. TalkTalk’s most basic fibre-optic package promises upload speeds of 9.5Mbps, whereas Virgin’s is only 5Mbps. This isn’t a deal breaker for most, but if you upload a lot of content such as long videos, then it's definitely worth considering other options.

To get the best deals from Virgin, you'll need to take out an 18-month contract. But if you need something less committal, and are willing to spend a little more each month, you can get most of Virgin's broadband packages on 30-day rolling contracts. Bear in mind that an £80 upfront fee applies as standard for Virgin Media's rolling contracts, and you'll be paying around 40% more each month than you would on an 18-month plan.

Broadband and TV packages

Virgin Media's fibre broadband is attractive enough by itself, but where Virgin really comes into its own is with its range of bundle deals, including broadband and TV, mobile SIMs and landlines.

• The Virgin Bigger Combo bundle comes with 200+ TV channels including Sky channels
• The Virgin Biggest Combo Bundle comes with 210+ TV channels including Sky Sports, Sky Cinema and Netflix Standard with ads

Both of these packages can be supplemented with extra channels including Movies, Drama & Docs, and Sports.

Broadband, phone and TV packages

Virgin is one of the few providers that lets you bundle broadband with Virgin TV and a mobile contract through O2. These are called Volt bundles:

• Volt M250 Full Fibre, including M250 broadband package and a 4GB O2 SIM
• Volt Gig2 Full Fibre, including Gig2 fibre package and a 4GB O2 SIM
• Mega Volt bundle, including Gig1 or Gig2 Full Fibre Broadband, 230+ TV Channels (including Sky Sports, Sky Cinema), Netflix Standard and an unlimited O2 SIM

All of these packages can be modified to suit your needs at an extra cost. For example, you could add TV channels to your Volt M250 package, or upgrade your speeds. 

Virgin also offers the option to add a landline to your deal starting from £5 per month. 

What speeds does Virgin Media offer?

As we've mentioned above, because Virgin Media runs its own network of fibre-optic cables, it delivers faster speeds than many of its competitors. It also means it is able to provide some of the cheapest and fastest fibre and full-fibre deals on the market.

The speeds you can get with Virgin Media range from 50-362Mbps depending on your postcode for fibre broadband, also known as fibre-to-the-cabinet or FTTC, all the way to 2,000Mbps with full-fibre broadband.

Because the Virgin network doesn't rely on the copper cables used for landlines, you don't need to take out a landline to get a Virgin broadband deal. 

Can I get Virgin Media broadband in my area?

On the other hand, this also means Virgin fibre broadband is not as widely available as other providers who use the Openreach network.

Virgin Media's fibre broadband services are currently available to around 53% of UK homes. To find out whether Virgin is available to you right now, use our free postcode checker at the top of this page. 

Benefits of a Virgin Media broadband package

Virgin Media is trusted by millions of homes in the UK, and for good reason. Below, we've listed just a few things that make this provider worth your money.

Lightning fast speeds

Thanks to its very own network, Virgin Media offers Gigabit superfast broadband up to 2,000Mbps, much faster than other major providers like BT or Sky. 

Comprehensive bundles

Virgin Media's TV and phone bundling options are pretty unmatched - whether you want a landline to make international calls, a SIM card or access to hundreds of channels, this provider offers plenty of packages to add on to your broadband.

Free setup

Virgin Media offers free setup for all of its broadband packages, which is unusual and very welcome, as setup fees can easily add to your overall contract cost.

Frequently Asked Questions about Virgin Media broadband deals