Compare Virgin Media TV deals

Q: What is the Virgin Media Volt bundle?

The Volt bundle pairs Virgin Media broadband with an O2 mobile plan. When you have both services, you get a free broadband speed upgrade — for example, M125 Fibre becomes M250 Fibre at no extra cost. Your O2 SIM also benefits from double the data.

Q: Does Virgin Media require a satellite dish?

No. Virgin Media delivers TV over its own cable network — no satellite dish is needed. The TV 360 box and Virgin TV Stream both work through your Virgin cable connection.

Q: Can I get Virgin Media if I rent?

You can get Virgin Media in a rented property as long as the address is already on its cable network. No additional installation work is typically needed for existing network properties. Check with your landlord before ordering, as some landlords restrict external cable connections.

Q: What happens when my Virgin Media contract ends?

When your 18 or 24-month contract ends, you move to a rolling out-of-contract rate which is usually higher than your deal price. Use Switch to compare new TV deals from Virgin Media and other providers before your contract expires — you often qualify for better pricing by switching or renegotiating.

Q: Does Virgin Media raise prices mid-contract?

Yes. Contracts signed with Virgin Media after October 2025 are subject to an annual price rise of £4 per month each April. Some bundles carry price-lock guarantees — the M125 Flex TV bundle, for example, carried no price rise until April 2027. Always check the price-rise terms before signing.

Virgin Media bundles TV with cable broadband — from the streaming-only Virgin TV Stream box to the Mega Volt all-in-one with Sky Sports, Cinema and unlimited mobile.

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Virgin Media TV at a Glance

~£30/mo

Entry bundle starting price

M125 Fibre + Virgin TV Stream

1,130 Mbps

Maximum available speed

Virgin Media Gig1 cable network

~60%

UK premises covered

Virgin's own cable network

4K HDR

TV 360 box picture quality

1TB storage + voice remote included

Virgin Media TV Bundles — 2026 Comparison

All bundles include Virgin broadband. Prices vary by postcode and current promotions.

Bundle	Starting Price	Broadband Speed	TV Content	Best For
Virgin TV Stream	~£30/mo	132 Mbps	150+ channels, streaming only	Flexible viewers, light TV watchers
Big Bundle	~£50/mo	Up to 300 Mbps	TV 360 box, 100+ channels	Family households
Bigger Combo	~£65/mo	Up to 500 Mbps	200+ channels + landline	Heavy TV watchers
Biggest Combo	~£75/mo	Up to 500 Mbps	Sky Sports + Sky Cinema	Sports fans and film buffs
Mega Volt Bundle	~£99/mo	1,130 Mbps (Gig1)	Netflix + O2 SIM included	All-in-one households

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Virgin TV Stream vs Virgin TV 360 Box — Which Is Right for You?

Virgin Media offers two distinct TV hardware options. The right choice depends on whether you want a dish-free streaming box or a full-featured set-top recorder.

Feature	Virgin TV Stream	Virgin TV 360 Box
Hardware	Compact streaming puck — plugs into any TV via HDMI	Full set-top box — connects to your TV via HDMI
Contract type	30-day rolling — cancel anytime	Included in 18 or 24-month bundle contracts
Recording	No recording — streaming only	1TB storage — record up to 500 hours of TV
4K HDR	Yes — on compatible TVs	Yes — with 4K TV
Voice remote	No	Yes — search and control by voice
Best for	Renters, flexible viewers, light TV watchers	Families, sport fans, households who record regularly

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Channel Add-Ons and Premium Content on Virgin Media

Virgin Media's base bundles include hundreds of channels. Premium sports and streaming content is available as monthly add-ons.

Sky Sports

All 11 Sky Sports channels — Premier League, Formula 1, golf, cricket, and more. Available as a monthly add-on on Big Bundle and above.

Sky Cinema

New film premieres and a library of thousands of titles. Available as a premium add-on or included in the Biggest Combo bundle.

Netflix

Netflix Standard is included in the Mega Volt bundle and available as an add-on on other tiers.

TNT Sports

UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and selected Premier League matches. Available as an add-on across Virgin Media bundles.

Is Virgin Media Available in My Area?

Virgin Media's cable network covers approximately 60% of UK premises — mainly towns and cities. If you live in a rural area or a newer development, Virgin Media may not be available at your address. The only reliable way to check is to enter your full postcode on Switch — not just your town name.

Where Virgin Media is available, it runs on its own independent cable infrastructure — separate from the Openreach network used by BT, Sky, and most other providers. This means Virgin Media can offer speeds and pricing structures that differ significantly from Openreach-based providers in the same area.

What to Watch Out for With Virgin Media TV Deals

Annual Price Rise — £4/Month From April

Virgin Media contracts signed after October 2025 include an annual price rise of £4 per month each April. Over an 18-month contract, this adds up to a significant increase on the headline monthly price.

Early Exit Fees Apply

Leaving a Virgin Media bundle before the minimum term ends carries early termination charges based on the remaining months. Always check the exit fee schedule before signing.

Out-of-Contract Prices Are Higher

When your contract ends, Virgin Media's standard out-of-contract rate is typically much higher than your deal price. Set a reminder before your contract ends and compare new deals — you often qualify for a better price by switching or renegotiating.

Setup and Installation Costs

Some Virgin Media bundles include a one-off setup or installation charge. Always check the total first-month cost — not just the monthly rate — before signing up.

How to Switch to Virgin Media TV

Three steps to your new Virgin Media bundle

1Step

Check Availability at Your Postcode

Virgin Media's cable network covers around 60% of UK premises — not every address. Enter your postcode on Switch to instantly confirm whether Virgin Media is available on your street before comparing deals.

2Step

Choose Your Bundle and Speed

Compare Virgin TV Stream, Big Bundle, Bigger Combo, Biggest Combo, and Mega Volt side by side. Filter by TV content, broadband speed, and monthly budget. If you have O2 mobile, check whether Volt gives you a free speed upgrade.

3Step

Order and Get Connected

Sign up online. Virgin Media installs via its own engineers — typically within 1–2 weeks. Existing cable properties may need no new infrastructure. Your old provider is cancelled automatically on the switchover date.

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Sign up directly with the provider. Most installs happen within 2 weeks; full-fibre installs need an Openreach engineer visit.

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Compare Virgin Media TV deals — questions

Is Virgin TV included with broadband?

Bundles vary. Virgin TV Stream is a flexible streaming-only option you can add to most Virgin broadband plans on a 30-day rolling basis. The TV 360 box — which includes 4K HDR and 1TB recording — is included in Big Bundle, Bigger Combo, and higher tiers.