Virgin Media Gig1
Averages 1.1Gb download speed
Special offer: 18 months half price!
Uses underground high speed cables so isn't affected by storms
0800 083 8870
Speed | Usage | Contract | Setup | 1st Year Cost |
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£39.00 for the first 18 months£78.00 thereafter Prices may change at any point during the contract |
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averages 1.1Gb |
Truly unlimited |
18 months |
Free | £468 |
Features
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No setup costs
No activation, equipment or delivery charges when you sign up online (Standard engineer installation may cost £40 extra if required instead of Quickstart Self-Install) -
Averages 1130Mb download speed
Averages 52Mb upload speed
Your provider should give speed estimates before you sign up
Average Speed is the speed achieved by 50% of customers on the same product during peak hours of 8pm to 10pm -
£468.00 first year cost
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Truly unlimited download/upload allowance
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Minimum contract 18 months
Annual CPI plus 3.9% price rises may apply - prices for broadband and any addons may increase with the Consumer Price Index plus 3.9% in April and then annually each April onwards -
Telephone line must be switched to Virgin Media, line rental included in the monthly cost
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Inclusive Virgin Media Hub 3 802.11ac Wireless Router
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24 hour technical support by phone or online
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Free anti-malware protection, firewall and parental controls for up to 3 PCs.
About Virgin Media
- Fastest widely available broadband speed - with average download speeds of 516Mb on their fastest packages
- 99.88% network uptime as of December 2020, based on 12 month average
- Large range of TV and phone broadband bundles available, as well as broadband-only packages
- Line rental cheaper than BT, also available with no phone line or line rental required
- Technical support and repairs are free of charge
- Free Hub 3 router with advanced 802.11ac wireless technology with all deals
- Free wi-fi on the London Underground
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Reasons to choose Virgin Media
- No need for line rental if you opt for a broadband-only deal - cable to the property allows for broadband-only packages
- Fastest widely available provider in the UK, averaging 516Mb download speed, more than 7 times that of BT fibre, which is currently averaging 67Mb on its fastest speed
- 99.88% network uptime as of December 2020, based on 12 month average
- Consistently the fastest of the big national providers in our monthly speed test report
- Hub 3 router standard on all deals offers 802.11ac advanced wireless technology with faster speeds at a distance
- Equipment is 'rented', meaning Virgin provides free repairs and replacements (provided that the customer hasn't abused the equipment)
- No switching hassle - different technology, can run concurrently with ADSL while one or the other is set up
- TV services provided by underground high speed cables so not affected by storms or heavy usage of your broadband service
- Family Plan - existing broadband and TV customers on a Virgin Pay Monthly SIM can bundle up to 5 SIMs on one account to get discounts and additional parental controls
- Rated highest for reliability out of all TV with broadband providers by Broadband.co.uk vistors
Possible downsides
- Only available to around 60% of the UK, ruling out the vast majority of rural areas, but their footprint is growing
- Installation can be more complex if your home hasn't been connected to Virgin Media before
- Annual CPI increase - prices for broadband (and any other addons, such as line, call plans and call charges) increase by the Consumer Price Index in April of each year plus 3.9%, and then each April onwards
Virgin Media details last checked on 2024-03-15