Virgin Media TV & Broadband Packages Compared 2026

Virgin Media offers broadband and TV bundles alongside broadband, TV and home phone packages.

Flex comes with a 30-day contract.
Entertainment, Cinema, Sport, Sport + Cinema and Max Volt come with 24 month contracts.

Compare Virgin Media Broadband and TV packages

Package	Details	Price
Broadband & Flex TV	Download 362–1,130Mb Upload 36–104Mb TV 150+ channels Box Stream TV contract 30 days Netflix Optional	Check live price 24 month broadband 30-day Flex TV agreement Up to £300 switching credit See deal
Entertainment	Download 516Mb Upload 52Mb TV 200+ channels Box Stream Netflix Included	£35.99/month £0 setup 24 month contract Up to £300 switching credit See deal
Cinema	Download 362Mb Upload 36Mb TV 200+ channels Box Stream Sky Cinema HD Included Netflix Included	£46.99/month £0 setup 24 month contract Up to £300 switching credit See deal
Sport	Download 362Mb Upload 36Mb TV 200+ channels Box Stream Sky Sports HD Included Netflix Included	£56.99/month £0 setup 24 month contract Up to £300 switching credit See deal
Sport + Cinema	Download 516Mb Upload 52Mb TV 230+ channels Box Stream Sky Sports HD Included Sky Cinema HD Included Netflix Included	£66.99/month £0 setup 24 month contract Up to £300 switching credit See deal
Max Volt	Download 516Mb Upload 52Mb TV 230+ channels Box Stream Sky Sports HD Included Sky Cinema HD Included Kids TV Included Netflix Included O2 SIM Unlimited data	£76.99/month £0 setup 24 month contract Up to £300 switching credit See deal

Compare Virgin Media Broadband and TV deals in your area

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What are Virgin Media broadband bundles?

Virgin Media broadband bundles combine a broadband plan with a TV package. Customers can choose broadband and TV without a landline or add a digital home phone . An O2 SIM can also be added to selected packages for Volt benefits.

Broadband options range from M125 to Gig1, while TV choices include Flex, Entertainment, Cinema, Sport, Sport + Cinema and Max Volt. Current packages include a Stream box for live channels, catch-up television and streaming apps.

Broadband and TV

This version includes a Virgin Media broadband plan, a TV package and a Stream box, but no landline. It is the better option for households that use mobile phones for calls and do not want to pay for a service they will rarely use.

Virgin’s 24-month TV packages come with one Virgin Media contract and one bill. Flex is different: the broadband has a fixed minimum term, while the TV service uses a separate 30-day rolling agreement. Both charges appear on one combined bill.

Broadband, TV and home phone

A home phone can be added at checkout in eligible cable areas. The service uses a digital connection through the Virgin Media Hub, and customers can select an inclusive UK or international calling plan.

Home phone is not available in Virgin Media’s newer network-expansion areas. The postcode and package check must therefore confirm that the service is available at the premises. A digital phone also relies on the Hub and mains power, which matters for anyone who needs to make calls during a power cut.

Features

Contracts

Main TV packages are offered with a 24-month minimum term.
Flex TV uses a 30-day rolling TV agreement alongside fixed-term broadband.
Leaving during a fixed term normally results in an early disconnection fee.

Prices and value

Monthly charges increase by the amount shown before ordering.
The introductory discount ends after the minimum term.
Compare the full contract cost, not only the starting price.
Bundles offer better value when the household uses the included TV content.

Customer service

Virgin Media was one of the most complained-about pay-TV providers in the first quarter of 2026.
Billing, pricing and charges caused many complaints.
Keep the order confirmation and check the first bill carefully.

Installation and equipment

QuickStart allows eligible customers to install the equipment themselves.
An engineer visits when QuickStart is unavailable or new cabling is required.
Return the Hub, Stream boxes and WiFi Pods after cancellation.

Main Bundle Benefits

Advantages	Disadvantages
Fast average download speeds from M125 to Gig1	Upload speeds are lower than those from symmetrical full-fibre providers
Live TV, catch-up services and streaming apps in one interface	Stream cannot record programmes
Sky Sports HD and Sky Cinema HD packages available	Sky Atlantic is not available as a Virgin Media channel
Netflix included with 24-month TV packages	Annual and post-contract price increases raise the total cost
One Virgin Media account and bill for fixed TV bundles	Home phone and some services are unavailable in newer expansion areas
Volt benefits available with an eligible O2 SIM	O2 mobile uses a separate contract and bill

Virgin Media broadband in detail

Virgin Media’s TV packages use broadband plans from M125 to Gig1. Every plan has unlimited data.

Plan	Average speeds	Suitable for
M125	Download: 132Mbps Upload: 20Mbps	Smaller homes with a few connected devices
M250	Download: 264Mbps Upload: 25Mbps	Typical households streaming on several devices
M350	Download: 362Mbps Upload: 36Mbps	Family homes with gaming, 4K television and video calls
M500	Download: 516Mbps Upload: 52Mbps	Heavy downloads and busy multi-device homes
Gig1	Download: 1,130Mbps Upload: 104Mbps	The fastest downloads and many devices in use together

Network

Established areas use DOCSIS cable. Newer expansion areas use XGS-PON full fibre.

Wi-Fi hubs

Hub 5 and full-fibre Hub 5x use Wi-Fi 6.

Hub 3 and Hub 4 remain on some cable connections.

WiFi Max

Up to three WiFi Pods and at least 30Mbps in every room or a £100 bill credit.

Included with Gig1 and Volt. Eligibility and exclusions apply.

Home performance

A faster plan adds bandwidth but cannot correct weak Wi-Fi.

Ethernet gives gaming and work devices the most consistent connection.

Virgin Media TV packages in detail

Virgin Media has one flexible TV service and five main 24-month packages. The cards and pricing table above show the current broadband pairing, channel count and monthly cost; the comparison below concentrates on the content differences.

TV package	TV content
Flex TV TV: 30-day rolling agreement Broadband: 24 months	Channels 150+ essential channels, including major free-to-air, entertainment and catch-up services. TV packs Sky Sports, Sky Cinema, TNT Sports, Kids TV and Entertainment can be added or removed on eligible monthly terms. Streaming Catch-up and streaming apps are available. Netflix and other paid subscriptions must be added separately. TV box One 4K Stream box with a voice remote, TV guide and Watchlist. It cannot record programmes.
Entertainment 24-month contract	Channels Mega TV with 200+ essential and free-to-air channels covering drama, comedy, documentaries, lifestyle, music and family television. Entertainment Includes Sky Showcase, Sky Max, Sky Witness, Sky Comedy, Sky Documentaries, Discovery and National Geographic. Sky Atlantic is not included. Streaming Netflix Standard with adverts is included. Disney+ and other subscriptions can be added separately. TV box One 4K Stream box with voice search, live TV, catch-up services and Watchlist. Up to five additional Stream boxes can be added. Extras Sky Sports HD, Sky Cinema HD, TNT Sports, Kids TV and international channel packs.
Cinema 24-month contract	Channels Mega TV with 200+ essential and free-to-air channels, including the Entertainment package channels. Cinema Sky Cinema HD channels and an on-demand film library covering new releases, family films, comedy, action and classic cinema. Streaming Netflix Standard with adverts is included. Other streaming subscriptions remain optional. TV box One 4K Stream box with voice search, TV guide, catch-up services and Watchlist. Up to five additional Stream boxes can be added. Extras Sky Sports HD, TNT Sports, Kids TV and international channel packs.
Sport 24-month contract	Channels Mega TV with 200+ essential and free-to-air channels, including the Entertainment package channels. Sky Sports The full Sky Sports HD pack, with Premier League football, Formula 1, cricket, golf, tennis, racing and other live sport. Streaming Netflix Standard with adverts is included. Access to the relevant Sky Sports streaming service is subject to device restrictions. TV box One 4K Stream box with voice search, live TV, catch-up services and Watchlist. Up to five additional Stream boxes can be added. Extras Sky Cinema HD, TNT Sports, Kids TV and international channel packs.
Sport + Cinema 24-month contract	Channels Mega TV entertainment and free-to-air channels with the Sky Sports HD and Sky Cinema HD collections. Sport Premier League football, Formula 1, cricket, golf, tennis, racing and other events through Sky Sports HD. Cinema Sky Cinema HD channels and an on-demand film library covering new releases and major film genres. Streaming Netflix Standard with adverts is included. Other streaming subscriptions can be added separately. TV box One 4K Stream box with voice search, TV guide, catch-up services and Watchlist. Up to five additional Stream boxes can be added. Extras TNT Sports, Kids TV and international channel packs.
Max Volt Virgin Media: 24 months O2 SIM: separate contract	Channels Mega TV entertainment and free-to-air channels, Sky Sports HD, Sky Cinema HD and Kids TV. Kids TV Includes children’s channels such as Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Boomerang. Streaming Netflix Standard with adverts is included. Disney+ and other eligible subscriptions can be added separately. TV box One 4K Stream box with voice search, live TV, catch-up services and Watchlist. Up to five additional Stream boxes can be added. Volt benefits An O2 mobile SIM, WiFi Max and a broadband speed boost up to Gig1. The O2 service has a separate contract and bill. Extras TNT Sports and selected international channel packs.

Current new-customer packages include the Stream box, which cannot record programmes. Channel availability and package inclusions can change.

Stream box

One 4K Stream box with current new-customer TV packages.
Live television, catch-up services and streaming apps.
Voice search and Watchlist.
Stream cannot record programmes.
Watchlist content remains available only while the broadcaster offers it.

Multi-room and TV Go

Up to five additional Stream boxes with a 24-month TV package.
Virgin TV Go included for up to five registered devices.
Simultaneous viewing limits apply.
Some premium channels have additional viewing restrictions.

Existing TV boxes

Virgin TV 360, V6 and TiVo remain in use among existing customers.
TV 360 can record programmes.
TV 360 is unavailable on Virgin Media’s full-fibre network.

Picture and subscriptions

HD and Ultra HD depend on the package, content and television.
Sky Atlantic is not available as a Virgin Media channel.
Installed streaming apps can require a separate subscription.

Alternative broadband and TV providers

Provider or setup	Television service	Better suited to
Sky Broadband and Sky TV	Sky Stream or Sky Glass, Sky’s own channels, streaming apps and optional sport or cinema	Viewers who want Sky Atlantic, Sky-exclusive programmes and a Sky-first interface
EE Broadband and EE TV	EE TV boxes or Apple TV 4K with NOW memberships, Sky Sports and TNT Sports options	Homes prioritising TNT Sports, NOW content and EE full-fibre broadband
TalkTalk Broadband and TV	A lighter TV Hub service based on free-to-air television and streaming apps	Households wanting a simpler television add-on rather than a large pay-TV package
Regional full-fibre and TV packages	Selected full-fibre providers use Netgem or another internet-TV platform	Premises with access to symmetrical full fibre and a smaller live-TV service
Broadband with separate streaming services	Any suitable broadband plan combined with Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, NOW or other apps	Viewers who mainly watch on demand and want to change subscriptions monthly

Sky is the closest direct rival, while EE is particularly relevant for TNT Sports and NOW content. TalkTalk and regional services offer lighter television add-ons. Separate streaming subscriptions give the greatest monthly flexibility.

Frequently asked questions

Is Virgin Media broadband and TV available at every UK premises?

No. Availability depends on Virgin Media network coverage and the services enabled at the premises. The postcode checker confirms the broadband speeds, TV packages and phone options available.

Do Virgin Media broadband and TV packages require a home phone?

No. Customers can order broadband and TV without a landline. A digital home phone and calling plan can be added at checkout in eligible cable areas.

Is a Virgin Media home phone available in full-fibre expansion areas?

No. Virgin Media does not offer its home phone service in new network-expansion areas. The broadband and TV package remains available without a landline where the postcode check confirms coverage.

Does Netflix come with Virgin Media TV?

Netflix Standard with adverts is included with Virgin Media’s 24-month TV packages. It is not included with Flex, although Flex customers can add a Netflix subscription separately.

Can the Virgin Media Stream box record programmes?

No. Stream uses a Watchlist to bookmark programmes available through live TV, catch-up services and apps. It does not contain a recording hard drive, so saved content can disappear when the broadcaster removes it.

Can new customers get Virgin TV 360?

Current new-customer packages use the Stream box. TV 360 remains with some existing customers and offers recordings, but it is not available on Virgin Media’s full-fibre network.

Can Virgin Media packages include Sky Sports and Sky Cinema?

Yes. The Sport package includes Sky Sports HD, the Cinema package includes Sky Cinema HD, and Sport + Cinema includes both. Max Volt also includes the premium sport and cinema content. TNT Sports is a separate add-on.

How long is a Virgin Media broadband and TV contract?

Entertainment, Cinema, Sport, Sport + Cinema and Max Volt normally come with a 24-month minimum term. Flex TV has a 30-day rolling TV agreement alongside a fixed-term broadband contract. An O2 SIM uses a separate mobile contract.

Do Virgin Media bundle prices increase?

Yes. The monthly charge can rise by the fixed amount stated before ordering, and the introductory price ends after the minimum term. The pricing table should show the current monthly charge, scheduled increase and contract length.

Can I keep my home phone number when switching?

Virgin Media can request a number transfer when the order is placed, although a transfer cannot be guaranteed in every case. One Touch Switch manages the broadband and home-phone change between providers. TV cancellation is separate, and the previous provider confirms whether its television service ends automatically or must be cancelled directly.

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