How fast is Virgin Media broadband?

Sunday 12 January 2020 by Charlotte Whyatt  Guides

Virgin Media offer an impressive variety of broadband speeds ranging from the UK’s fastest widely available package to those which are ideal for lighter internet users.

This guide will take you through exactly what speeds available and the types of triple play bundles you can purchase so you can see what’s right for you.

Virgin Media’s broadband packages

Experience superfast download speeds, the slick Super Hub 3 and free repairs with these four broadband options. 

Virgin Media M50

Virgin Media’s entry-level fibre broadband package offers an average download speed of 54Mbps and an average upload speed of 3Mbps.

This kind of speed is best suited to smaller households with up to four devices and is perfectly capable of supporting the usual kind of online activities like streaming and gaming. 

A small set-up fee will apply.

Virgin Media M100

Customers can expect to achieve an average download speed of 108Mbps and an average upload speed of 6Mbps when they purchase Virgin Media’s M100 fibre broadband package.

It’s ideal for those households where between 5-9 devices are typically in use at any one time. Unless you’re all incredibly heavy internet users, 108Mbps is an excellent mid-tier option. 

A small set-up fee will apply.

Virgin Media M200

With Virgin’s M200 fibre broadband package, customers will receive an impressive average download speed of 213Mbps and an equally great upload speed of 12Mbps. 

That’s easily fast enough to comfortably support 10 plus devices and a huge volume of bandwidth-heavy activities like uploading lots of photos to the cloud whilst somebody else in your house is streaming their favourite Netflix series in glossy 4K. 

A small set-up fee will apply.

Virgin Media M350 

M350 Fibre Broadband Only

£34.50 a month (down from £66.00)Prices may change during contract

• 362Mbps average download speed
• No upfront cost
• Unlimited usage
• Includes £60 bill credit!
• 18-month contract
• No upfront cost

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The UK’s fastest widely available fibre broadband packages gives Virgin Media customers access to a blazingly fast average download speed of 362Mbps and an equally impressive upload speed of 35Mbps. 

Several people could be streaming in 4K while somebody else is syncing lots of large documents to a cloud service and you’d still have enough spare bandwidth to enjoy a marathon gaming session. 

A small set-up fee will apply.

Add some Oomph to your broadband package

Virgin Media customers now have the option to “Oomph” their M50, M100 and M200 broadband packages. 

What this means is you’ll receive a speed boost up to the next tier, so if you add Oomph to the M50 package you’ll get the M100’s average download speed of 108Mbps rather than its normal 54Mbps, as well as a free Virgin Mobile SIM.

Virgin Media’s broadband, TV and phone bundles

Virgin Media’s selection of triple play broadband, TV and phone bundles offer the complete home package. 

Big Bundle

• M100 fibre broadband with an average download speed of 108Mbps
• Mixit TV which offers over 110 different channels 
• Stream Netflix on your TV (providing you’ve got a subscription)
• Free 500GB TiVo box included
• Talk Weekends

Along with speedy broadband that’s capable of supporting the whole family’s streaming habits, those who opt for the Big bundle will receive all of the essential free-to-air channels, catch-up players and access to popular apps like YouTube and BBC iPlayer. 

Watch all of that on the HD supported 500GB TiVo box which is capable of storing up to 250 hours worth of SD content and allows you to record up to 3 shows whilst watching a fourth. Enjoy inclusive calls to Virgin Mobiles, 0870 numbers and all UK landlines at weekends.  

Bigger Bundle

• M100 fibre broadband with an average download speed of 108Mbps
• Maxit TV with 230+ TV channels available 
• Every single BT Sport channel
• Access a huge on-demand library with Virgin Box Sets
• Stream Netflix on your TV (providing you’ve got a subscription)
• Free Virgin V6 box included
• Talk Weekends

The Bigger bundle boasts an excellent array of entertainment. Choose from over 230 channels including Fox (where you can catch shows like American Horror Story just a day after they air in the US), Comedy Central and Sky One, stream a variety of brilliant shows on-demand with Virgin Box Sets and use apps like YouTube and Netflix.
 
You’ll also find all of the BT Sports channels where you can enjoy every exciting second from the Champions League, UFC and Premiership Rugby. The fantastic 1TB V6 box allows you to store up to 500 hours of SD content and record up to 6 shows whilst watching a 7th.

Bigger Bundle + Sports

•  M100 fibre broadband with an average download speed of 108Mbps 
•  Maxit TV with 230+ TV channels available
• All of the Sky Sports and BT Sports channels
• Access a huge on-demand library with Virgin Box Sets
• Stream Netflix on your TV (providing you’ve got a subscription)
• Free Virgin V6 box included
• Talk Weekends

Sports fans may well want to consider paying the extra and bumping up. Never miss a moment with access to all of the BT Sports and Sky Sports channels. Catch all of the biggest live events like the upcoming Rugby World Cup in Japan and all 52 Premier League games plus the MotoGP in all its glory on BT’s dedicated 4K Ultra HD channel. 

Ultimate Oomph Bundle 

•  A staggeringly fast average download speed of 516Mbps 
•  Maxit TV with 280+ channels available
•  All of the Sky Sports, BT Sports and Sky Cinema channels
•  Access a huge on-demand library with Virgin Box Sets
•  Stream Netflix on your TV (providing you’ve got a subscription)
•  Two free Virgin V6 boxes included
•  Unlimited 4G SIM 
•  Talk More Anytime

Virgin’s top-tier offering contains absolutely everything you’d ever need from a triple play bundle with lightning-fast fibre broadband and a truly astonishing amount of entertainment. 

Whether you’re a big film buff, a die-hard sports fans or looking to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays, there’s something for everyone in the Ultimate Oomph Bundle. Two V6 boxes result in double the storage space and allow you to enjoy your favourite series anywhere in the house.

Stay connected wherever you are with the unlimited 4G SIM’s never-ending data and chat for hours with inclusive anytime calls to all UK landlines, mobiles and 0845/0870 numbers.

Add some Oomph to your bundle

Customers can Oomph any of the Big or Bigger bundles to boost their average download speed up to 213Mbps and receive a free Virgin Mobile SIM.