If you have Virgin Media broadband, the lines between the exchange and your street cabinet are fibre optic, but between the cabinet and your home is a coaxial cable. Although they're mostly made of copper, coaxial cables can send data way faster than standard phone lines.
Mix TV is the package you get if you just sign up for Virgin Media TV. So no phone line, no broadband, just telly. All this arrives via the Virgin TiVo box, which allows you to pause, rewind and record. There's also the option to pay extra for Virgin's bigger, better V6 box.
No matter which broadband service you take from us, we won't reduce your speed. So now you can download and upload as much as you like without worrying about traffic management measures slowing you down. For our unlimited broadband services, click here.
What if I don't make any changes when my contract ends? Your service will continue after your minimum term ends. You can stay as you are, arrange a new contract with us or switch to a different provider at any time by giving us 30 days' notice.
Our Virgin Internet and TV package has all the drama, all the action, and all the game-day thrills for a drama-free price. Current price $85/mo.
- Mix TV. €30. € Per Month. Buy now. Tell me more. 50+ TV Channels. +22HD Channels.
- Full House TV. €35. €35. Per Month. Buy now. Tell me more. 100+ TV Channels. +32HD Channels.
- Freedom TV. €20. €20. Per Month. 30 Day. Contract. Buy now. Tell me more. 22 TV Channels.
Does WiFi have unlimited data? WiFi is not Unlimited. Yes, most of the technology providers have an impression that WiFi is Unlimited Free Internet while Cellular Data is Limited Paid Internet. A smartphone with Cellular data can also be used as a WiFi Hotspot which doesn't make the WiFi Unlimited.
Download limits. All of BT's broadband packages are truly unlimited, and Virgin Media's packages all come with completely unlimited downloads. Which means, when it comes to download limits, the two are neck and neck!
Broadband speedVirgin uses its own cabling network, rather than the Openreach network, so it can offer speeds faster than most other providers. On average, Virgin customers receive speeds very close to those advertised, and in many cases, faster than those advertised.
Virgin Media is the faster provider, hands down. Virgin offers customers a choice between average speeds of 54Mb, 108Mb, 213Mb and 362Mb broadband speeds - much faster than BT's average speeds of 36Mb, 50Mb, 67Mb, 100Mb and 150Mb.
The best internet providers 2020
- Xfinity: Best Value.
- Verizon Fios Home Internet: Editor's Choice.
- CenturyLink: Best for price lock.
- AT&T Internet: Best for bundling.
- Viasat: Best satellite internet speeds.
- Suddenlink: Best for rural areas.
Speed you can rely on
| Download Speeds | Upload Speeds |
|---|
| Product | Advertised Speed* | Advertised Speed* |
| M20 | 20 Mbps | 2 Mbps |
| M70 | 70 Mbps | 5 Mbps |
| M150 | 150 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
M200 fibre broadbandAnd like all of Virgin's broadband offerings, it's completely unlimited - you can download and stream as much as you wish.
Overall. Virgin wins by a mile on speed and customer service, which are two of the most important factors when it comes to choosing a broadband provider. BT has decent technology and some great extras, but if you want fast and reliable broadband, Virgin may be the way to go.
In general, to stream most videos in standard definition, you'll need internet speeds of at least 3 Mbps. You need at least 25 Mbps for 4K streaming video on your computer or Ultra HD enabled devices. Some streaming services suggest faster speeds, such as Fubo TV which suggests minimum speeds of 40 Mbps.
A good internet speed is at or above 25 Mbps. These speeds will support most online activity, such as HD streaming, online gaming, web browsing and downloading music.
Virgin Media has typically offered 12-month contracts, one of the shortest on the market. However, these new deals will be 18-month contracts, which the provider claims will allow customers more time to benefit from discounts.
WiFi can drop out for multiple reasons and sometimes can be hard to pin point. Wifi could be dropping because of range, interference, intelligent/smart wifi switching, or your actual internet connection could be dropping because of low power from the street cabinet, loose connections, faulty hub, damaged cables.
Top 10 UK ISPs By Subscriber Size
- BT (PlusNet, EE) (Est.) 9,300,000.
- Sky Broadband (UK+IRE) (Est.) 6,200,000.
- Virgin Media 5,365,400.
- TalkTalk (on-net) 4,220,000.
- Vodafone UK 838,000.
- Glide (Mostly Students) 400,000.
- Post Office 400,000.
- Zen Internet 150,000.
From October, all new and existing Virgin TV customers who don't yet have Netflix will be able to instantly add and pay for Netflix through their Virgin Media bill, giving them an easier way to access thousands more TV shows and movies including original series, documentaries and feature films on Netflix.
Our standard offers are available with a fixed term contract of 9, 12, 18 or 24 months, depending on the bundle or offer you've chosen. If you're settled where you are and you don't plan to move home, this type of contract may work best for you.
Winner: Virgin MediaIn terms of the broadband offering, network speed, price and overall user experience, Virgin Media surpasses Sky broadband by quite a margin. If you want to do much more with your broadband, the M50 or M100 packages from Virgin Media offer more speed for not a lot more money.
Virgin Media are the biggest broadband provider who don't require a phone line. Virgin Media offer broadband, TV, phone and mobile, allowing you to bundle all of your major digital services together in one package.
To downgrade, ring 150 from your Virgin Media phone or mobile, Alternatively, you can call 0345 454 1111 from any other phone. Or you could use the online chat feature found under the 'Contact Us' tab at the bottom of Virgin Media's homepage.
Can I use Sky TV with Virgin broadband? If you have a Sky Broadband Superfast package with Sky, you can get faster speeds with Virgin Media. Basically if it's really fast broadband you want, you need Virgin. All Sky TV customers get Sky Entertainment and you can add on box sets, movies and sports.
Oomph Bundles: Oomph Bundles include a mobile SIM and a broadband speed boost. Mobile SIMs available with a range of packages, price stated includes 2GB mobile data, unlimited mins and texts. Downgrading a service in your bundle may result in loss of bundle discount and/or boosted speeds.
Virgin Media's Big Bundle includes their Mixit TV package which gives you access to over 110 channels, including a range of free-to-air channels, entertainment, lifestyle and factual channels as well as regional channels and radio.
