{"id":1242,"date":"2026-11-08T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/?p=1242"},"modified":"2026-11-08T10:58:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T10:58:16","slug":"virgin-media-broadband-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media\/virgin-media-broadband-deals\/","title":{"rendered":"Virgin Media Broadband Deals and Offers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cheapest Virgin Media broadband deals in November 2026 are M250 and M350, both at &#xA3;21.99 a month in Virgin&#x2019;s Black Friday sale, which ends on 6 December 2026, and its fastest widely sold deal, Gig1, starts at &#xA3;26.99. Every deal rises by a fixed &#xA3;4 a month each April, so the tables below show what each one really costs over its 24-month contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2026\/11\/Virgin-Media-Broadband-Deals-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Virgin Media Broadband Deals: router, modem, and devices on a wooden desk with a blue curved background.\" class=\"wp-image-11801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2026\/11\/Virgin-Media-Broadband-Deals-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2026\/11\/Virgin-Media-Broadband-Deals-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2026\/11\/Virgin-Media-Broadband-Deals-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2026\/11\/Virgin-Media-Broadband-Deals-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/storage.149.102.158.7.sslip.io\/cbp\/2026\/11\/Virgin-Media-Broadband-Deals.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">What's Inside<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media\/virgin-media-broadband-deals\/#Broadband_only\">Broadband only<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media\/virgin-media-broadband-deals\/#Broadband_and_phone\">Broadband and phone<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media\/virgin-media-broadband-deals\/#How_we_worked_out_the_24-month_totals\">How we worked out the 24-month totals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media\/virgin-media-broadband-deals\/#Which_Virgin_Media_deal_suits_you\">Which Virgin Media deal suits you<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media\/virgin-media-broadband-deals\/#Volt_deals_for_O2_customers\">Volt deals for O2 customers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media\/virgin-media-broadband-deals\/#Broadband_and_TV_Flex\">Broadband and TV: Flex<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media\/virgin-media-broadband-deals\/#Extra_costs_to_check_before_you_order\">Extra costs to check before you order<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media\/virgin-media-broadband-deals\/#Is_Virgin_Media_the_cheapest_option\">Is Virgin Media the cheapest option?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media\/virgin-media-broadband-deals\/#What_happens_when_your_Virgin_Media_deal_ends\">What happens when your Virgin Media deal ends<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media\/virgin-media-broadband-deals\/#Getting_a_better_price_from_Virgin_Media\">Getting a better price from Virgin Media<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media\/virgin-media-broadband-deals\/#Virgin_Media_deals_FAQs\">Virgin Media deals FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This page lists every current Virgin Media broadband offer, including Volt and Flex TV. Virgin Media&rsquo;s prices apply where available: its <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_f4a77d709954af323a24064510e3e6a1\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/network\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>network<\/a> doesn&rsquo;t reach every street, and prices can vary by address. Enter your postcode before you decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cbp-stats\"><div class=\"cbp-stat\"><b>&#xA3;21.99<\/b><span>Virgin Media starting price (M250 or M350, Black Friday sale), new customers, where available<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cbp-stat\"><b>&#xA3;4<\/b><span>fixed rise every April on new Virgin Media contracts<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cbp-stat\"><b>&#xA3;104<\/b><span>added by the two April rises over 24 months<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cbp-stat\"><b>&#xA3;5<\/b><span>a month for Flex TV on a rolling 30-day contract<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virgin_Media_broadband_deals_and_offers_November_2026\"><\/span>Virgin Media broadband deals and offers, November 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virgin&#x2019;s current new-customer broadband offers start at &#xA3;21.99 a month for M250 or M350 in its Black Friday sale (until 6 December 2026), and all are on 24-month contracts with a &#xA3;4 rise each April. That rise is a mid-contract price rise you can plan for, so we&#x2019;ve added it to every price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broadband_only\"><\/span>Broadband only<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-cap wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virgin Media broadband-only deals, new customers, checked 8 November 2026 (where available)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table cbp-table cbp-wide\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Package<\/th><th>Average speed<\/th><th>Now<\/th><th>From April 2027<\/th><th>From April 2028<\/th><th>24-month total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>M125<\/td><td>132Mbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;23.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;27.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;31.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;679.76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M250<\/td><td>264Mbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;21.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;25.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;29.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;631.76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M350<\/td><td>362Mbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;21.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;25.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;29.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;631.76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M500<\/td><td>516Mbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;24.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;28.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;32.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;703.76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gig1<\/td><td>1,130Mbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;26.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;30.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;34.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;751.76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gig2 Full Fibre<\/td><td>2,000Mbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;49.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;53.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;57.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;1,303.76<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gig2 is sold on Virgin&#x2019;s full fibre network in selected areas only. The other packages run on Virgin&#x2019;s cable broadband network or its full fibre network, depending on your address, and every home Virgin serves can get gigabit broadband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the time of checking, M350 cost the same as the slower M250, so if both are offered at your address, M350 is the better buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-popcorn-senary-color-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7d0d8a1f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:0.5rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Virgin Media Broadband<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-03506249 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/banner_virgin.png\" alt=\"virgin Broadband Offers\" class=\"wp-image-6378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/banner_virgin.png 400w, https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/banner_virgin-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Great Speed and Reliability<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2705; You crave speed and reliability for streaming\/gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2705; Bundling TV\/mobile saves you money (especially with Volt).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-popcorn-font-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2705; Future-proofing matters (Gig1\/Gig2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-bc43f0fd wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/tracking.comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/virginbroadband\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><strong>VIRGIN DEALS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-popcorn-secondary-color-background-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>COMPARE DEALS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broadband_and_phone\"><\/span>Broadband and phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deals with a home phone (weekend calls included) cost a little more than Virgin&#x2019;s broadband-only &#x201C;from&#x201D; prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-cap wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virgin Media broadband and phone deals, checked 8 November 2026 (where available)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table cbp-table cbp-wide\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Package<\/th><th>Speed<\/th><th>Now<\/th><th>From 1 April 2027<\/th><th>From 1 April 2028<\/th><th>24-month total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>M125 + phone<\/td><td>132Mbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;26.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;30.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;34.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;751.76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M350 + phone<\/td><td>362Mbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;24.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;28.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;32.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;703.76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M500 + phone<\/td><td>516Mbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;27.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;31.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;35.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;775.76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gig1 + home phone<\/td><td>1,130Mbps<\/td><td>&#xA3;29.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;33.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;37.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;823.76<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None of these deals carried a reward or cashback when we checked. On every package in the table, the phone line added &#xA3;3 a month to Virgin&#x2019;s broadband-only price, which is &#xA3;72 over the contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_we_worked_out_the_24-month_totals\"><\/span>How we worked out the 24-month totals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each total assumes a contract starting in November 2026: five months at the starting price, 12 months after the April 2027 rise and seven months after the April 2028 rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dividing by 24 gives the equivalent average monthly cost: for M125 broadband only that is &#xA3;28.32 a month, not the &#xA3;23.99 headline. The two rises together add &#xA3;104 to any Virgin deal over 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Virgin_Media_deal_suits_you\"><\/span>Which Virgin Media deal suits you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list cbp-cards\">\n<li><strong>M125: one or two people.<\/strong> 132Mbps handles HD streaming, video calls and browsing for a small household. In Virgin&#x2019;s Black Friday sale it cost &#xA3;2 a month more than the faster M250 and M350, so check those first; read our <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/virgin-media-m125-review\/\">M125 review<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>M350: the value pick for families.<\/strong> At these prices it cost the same as M250 and &#xA3;2 a month less than M125, for nearly three times the speed of M125. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/virgin-media-m350-review\/\">M350 review<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media-m250-broadband-review\/\">M250 review<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>M500: busy homes with lots of devices.<\/strong> 516Mbps for several 4K streams and big game downloads at once; read the <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/virgin-media-m500-review\/\">M500 review<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gig1: the best-value fast deal.<\/strong> Just &#xA3;2 a month more than M500 for more than double the speed, and the WiFi Guarantee is included. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/product-reviews\/virgin-media-gig1-broadband-review\/\">Gig1 review<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gig2: specialists only.<\/strong> 2,000Mbps on full fibre, at &#xA3;23 a month more than Gig1. Few households will notice the difference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not sure? Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/performance\/what-broadband-speed-do-i-need\/\">what speed you need<\/a> works it out by household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volt_deals_for_O2_customers\"><\/span>Volt deals for O2 customers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If anyone in your home has an O2 Pay Monthly plan, Volt is usually the better way to buy Virgin broadband, because it costs nothing extra. Virgin says Volt bundles start from &#xA3;28.99 a month on a 24-month contract. You get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list cbp-cards\">\n<li><strong>A free speed boost.<\/strong> Your broadband moves to the next speed up, to a maximum of 1Gbps. The upload speed add-on isn&#x2019;t boosted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Double data.<\/strong> Eligible O2 Pay Monthly SIMs in the household get twice the data, unless they&#x2019;re already unlimited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The WiFi Guarantee.<\/strong> It&#x2019;s included at no extra cost, instead of &#xA3;8 a month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Priority from O2.<\/strong> You get O2&#x2019;s rewards scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volt suits households where at least one person already pays O2 for a phone plan, or is about to. The boost matters most at the bottom of the range: an M125 or M250 customer gets the next speed up for the same price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gig1 customers are already at the 1Gbps cap, so their gain is the double data and the WiFi Guarantee rather than speed. If nobody in the home uses O2, Volt has nothing to add, so compare the broadband-only prices above instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volt SIMs on O2&#x2019;s Classic plan cost &#xA3;4 for 4GB, &#xA3;6 for 10GB, &#xA3;10 for 30GB and &#xA3;15 for unlimited data, on 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virgin Media and O2 keep separate contracts and bills, and each has its own April rise. O2&#x2019;s prices page says its airtime plans go up by a fixed &#xA3;2.50 a month each April, starting in April 2027. Your O2 contract summary confirms the amount for your SIM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broadband_and_TV_Flex\"><\/span>Broadband and TV: Flex<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virgin&#x2019;s simplest TV option is Flex: 150+ channels on a Stream box for &#xA3;5 a month on a rolling 30-day contract, alongside 24-month broadband of at least 50Mbps. At a sample address, M125 broadband with Flex cost &#xA3;28.99, rising to &#xA3;32.99 and then &#xA3;36.99: &#xA3;799.76 over 24 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can add Netflix or Sky Cinema to Flex with 10% back as bill credit, and TNT Sports costs &#xA3;25 a month on 30 days. Because Flex rolls monthly, you can drop TV without touching the broadband contract. For bigger TV packages, see our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/broadband-plans\/broadband-bundles\/\">broadband and TV bundles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extra_costs_to_check_before_you_order\"><\/span>Extra costs to check before you order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-cap wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Extra Virgin Media charges, from its price guide and deal pages, November 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table cbp-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Charge<\/th><th>Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Set-up or activation on home broadband deals<\/td><td>&#xA3;0 (&#x201C;no mandatory setup or activation fees&#x201D;)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineer when you could self-install<\/td><td>&#xA3;30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Home delivery of kit<\/td><td>&#xA3;5 (no fee for Yodel click and collect)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WiFi Guarantee<\/td><td>&#xA3;8 a month (free with Gig1, Gig2, Volt)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hub 5 not returned when you leave<\/td><td>up to &#xA3;75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leaving early<\/td><td>early disconnection fee, based on the months left; Virgin tells you the amount before you cancel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The set-up cost is the one to watch: if your home already has Virgin&#x2019;s cable, a free QuickStart self-install is the cheap route. The early termination fee only applies if you leave before your 24 months are up; our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media\/cancel-virgin-media-broadband\/\">leaving Virgin Media<\/a> explains it. The <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media\/virgin-media-broadband-router\/\">Virgin Media Hub<\/a> guide covers the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_0db522e294452074795219456b014594\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/router\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>router<\/a> you&rsquo;ll be sent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#x2019;re on Universal Credit, Pension Credit or certain other benefits, Virgin&#x2019;s social tariff is far cheaper: Essential Broadband is &#xA3;12.50 for 15Mbps and Essential Broadband Plus &#xA3;20 for 54Mbps, both rolling monthly with no exit fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Virgin_Media_the_cheapest_option\"><\/span>Is Virgin Media the cheapest option?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. Full fibre rivals on other networks can undercut Virgin at the same speed, especially once rewards are counted. 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For more on price, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/broadband-plans\/broadband-deals\/\">cheapest broadband deals<\/a>, or browse <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/\">all broadband providers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_your_Virgin_Media_deal_ends\"><\/span>What happens when your Virgin Media deal ends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every price above is a 24-month new-customer price. When the minimum term ends, Virgin moves you to its standard price, and the jump is large. These are the post-contract prices in the small print of each deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-cap wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virgin Media standard prices after the 24-month deal, checked 8 November 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table cbp-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Package<\/th><th>Deal price now<\/th><th>Price after 24 months<\/th><th>Gap from the starting price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>M125<\/td><td>&#xA3;23.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;36.79<\/td><td>&#xA3;12.80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M350<\/td><td>&#xA3;21.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;34.49<\/td><td>&#xA3;12.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M500<\/td><td>&#xA3;24.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;37.94<\/td><td>&#xA3;12.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gig1<\/td><td>&#xA3;26.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;40.24<\/td><td>&#xA3;13.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gig2 Full Fibre<\/td><td>&#xA3;49.99<\/td><td>&#xA3;66.69<\/td><td>&#xA3;16.70<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the time a deal ends you&rsquo;ll already be paying &pound;8 more after two April rises, so the final step is smaller than the gap shown, but the standard price is still well above a new deal. The month before your contract ends is the time to act: renew, haggle or <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_27ce9e2dade15afb0d31ca2454d6c685\"  href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/glossary\/switch\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>switch<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#x2019;t want a long contract, Virgin also sells 30-day rolling broadband. Its rolling contract page doesn&#x2019;t list prices, so enter your postcode on Virgin&#x2019;s site to see what it costs at your address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_a_better_price_from_Virgin_Media\"><\/span>Getting a better price from Virgin Media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list cbp-cards\">\n<li><strong>New customers get the best prices.<\/strong> These offers are for new customers. If you&#x2019;re already with Virgin, compare them with what you pay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch for your end-of-contract notice.<\/strong> Ofcom requires providers to send it 10 to 40 days before your contract ends, with your next price and their best deals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#x2019;t drift onto the standard price.<\/strong> Virgin&#x2019;s out-of-contract prices are much higher, for example &#xA3;36.79 for M125.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask for a retention deal.<\/strong> Quote the new-customer price for your package when you call. Our guide on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/broadband-plans\/negotiate-broadband-deal\/\">haggle with Virgin Media<\/a> has a script.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Volt first.<\/strong> If you have O2, Volt adds a speed boost for nothing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the full picture on Virgin&#x2019;s network, Hub and service record, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/providers\/virgin-media\/virgin-media-broadband-review\/\">Virgin Media broadband review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cbp-widget\"><div class=\"cbp-widget-in cbp-calc\" data-presets='[{\"label\": \"Virgin Media M125 vs Vodafone Full Fibre 150, 24 months\", \"a\": {\"n\": \"Virgin Media M125 (where available)\", \"p\": 23.99, \"r\": 4, \"m\": 5, \"x\": 0, \"f\": 0, \"w\": 0}, \"b\": {\"n\": \"Vodafone Full Fibre 150\", \"p\": 20.5, \"r\": 3.5, \"m\": 5, \"x\": 0, \"f\": 0, \"w\": 0}}, {\"label\": \"Virgin Media M500 vs Vodafone Full Fibre 500, 24 months\", \"a\": {\"n\": \"Virgin Media M500 (where available)\", \"p\": 24.99, \"r\": 4, \"m\": 5, \"x\": 0, \"f\": 0, \"w\": 0}, \"b\": {\"n\": \"Vodafone Full Fibre 500\", \"p\": 24, \"r\": 3.5, \"m\": 5, \"x\": 0, \"f\": 0, \"w\": 120}}, {\"label\": \"Virgin Media Gig1 vs BT Fibre 900, 24 months\", \"a\": {\"n\": \"Virgin Media Gig1 (where available)\", \"p\": 26.99, \"r\": 4, \"m\": 5, \"x\": 0, \"f\": 0, \"w\": 0}, \"b\": {\"n\": \"BT Fibre 900 only\", \"p\": 28.99, \"r\": 4, \"m\": 5, \"x\": 0, \"f\": 0, \"w\": 110}}]'><span class=\"cbp-badge\">Interactive<\/span><div class=\"cbp-wt\">Compare two deals over 24 months<\/div><p>Load an example from this guide or type in any two deals. Every scheduled rise is added and the reward taken off.<\/p><div class=\"cbp-presets\" aria-label=\"Load an example\"><\/div><div class=\"cbp-cols\"><div class=\"cbp-side\"><input class=\"cbp-name\" aria-label=\"Deal A name\" value=\"Deal A\"><label>Starting price, &#xA3; a month<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"p\"><\/label><label>Rise each spring, &#xA3; a month<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"r\"><\/label><label>Months before first rise<select data-k=\"m\"><option value=\"4\">4 (March rise)<\/option><option value=\"5\">5 (April rise)<\/option><option value=\"24\">No fixed rise<\/option><\/select><\/label><label>Add-ons bought separately, &#xA3; a month<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"x\"><\/label><label>Set-up or activation fee, &#xA3;<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"f\"><\/label><label>Reward you will claim, &#xA3;<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"w\"><\/label><\/div><div class=\"cbp-side\"><input class=\"cbp-name\" aria-label=\"Deal B name\" value=\"Deal B\"><label>Starting price, &#xA3; a month<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"p\"><\/label><label>Rise each spring, &#xA3; a month<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"r\"><\/label><label>Months before first rise<select data-k=\"m\"><option value=\"4\">4 (March rise)<\/option><option value=\"5\">5 (April rise)<\/option><option value=\"24\">No fixed rise<\/option><\/select><\/label><label>Add-ons bought separately, &#xA3; a month<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"x\"><\/label><label>Set-up or activation fee, &#xA3;<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"f\"><\/label><label>Reward you will claim, &#xA3;<input type=\"number\" step=\"0.01\" min=\"0\" data-k=\"w\"><\/label><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cbp-out\"><div class=\"cbp-bar\"><div class=\"cbp-bar-l\"><span class=\"cbp-bar-n\"><\/span><span class=\"cbp-bar-v\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"cbp-bar-t\"><div class=\"cbp-bar-f\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cbp-bar\"><div class=\"cbp-bar-l\"><span class=\"cbp-bar-n\"><\/span><span class=\"cbp-bar-v\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"cbp-bar-t\"><div class=\"cbp-bar-f alt\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cbp-verdict\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/div><\/div><p class=\"cbp-small\">Assumes a 24-month contract starting in November 2026, with each rise applying for 12 months. 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Rival prices checked 31 October and 1 November 2026; Virgin Media prices checked 8 November 2026.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virgin_Media_deals_FAQs\"><\/span>Virgin Media deals FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-qa wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is Virgin Media&#x2019;s cheapest broadband deal?<\/strong> M250 and M350, both at &#xA3;21.99 a month in Virgin&#x2019;s Black Friday sale (ends 6 December 2026), where available, rising &#xA3;4 each April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-qa wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How much does Virgin Media go up in April?<\/strong> A fixed &#xA3;4 a month each April for customers who joined or renewed after 2 October 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-qa wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are there set-up fees?<\/strong> Virgin says there are no mandatory set-up or activation fees on its home broadband deals, but an engineer costs &#xA3;30 if you could have self-installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cbp-qa wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do Virgin Media deals include a phone line?<\/strong> Broadband-only deals don&#x2019;t. 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