Virgin Media

Virgin Media offers TV, broadband and phone separately, or as bundle deals.  Each service is available in a different size, so if you want something more comprehensive then the option is there, and likewise if you want to save money or keep it simpler you can choose something smaller.  All the services are delivered via the provider's fast network, which allows for superfast broadband speeds, and high quality digital TV.

Virgin Media TV offers a wide range of channels, through three different packages.  Each package is named by size, so if you wanted every TV channel you would pick TV XL, and the channels cover a lot of interests and genres, including comedy, drama, informative, lifestyle and children’s TV.  Free-to-air channels like BBC One, ITV1 and Channel 4 are included, along with some channels from digital TV rivals Sky.

You can also watch in stunning, crisp high definition, because Virgin Media opens up HD broadcasts of channels at no extra cost to customers, and all Virgin Media boxes are HD-ready.  This means that as long as you have an HD TV, you can watch HD channels in line with your subscription, without paying extra.

Virgin Media customers on the top packages get the TiVo-powered Virgin TV V6 Box, which lets you record 6 shows at once, and it opens up the option to watch in stunning 4K Ultra HD.  You can also stream selected recordings to your compatible smartphone or tablet in any room that has Wi-Fi.

With its own broadband network, Virgin Media can continue to test and roll out faster broadband speeds to the country, leaving competitors behind.

With Virgin Media Phone, customers can get inclusive calls, good value and a range of call features, whilst saving money by choosing a Virgin Media bundle deal with TV and broadband.  As with broadband and TV, there are different packages to choose from, ordered by size, so you get to decide what level of service you have in the home.

Virgin Media TV offers a huge range of channels showing drama, comedy, sport, movies and special interest.  You can get the free-to-air channels such as BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1 and Channel 4, along with sister stations like BBC Three, ITV 2, E4 and Film4.  The other channels included depend on the package.  The bigger the viewing pack, the more channels you get.

A lot of popular special interest channels can be included with your viewing pack, such as Discovery Channel, Eden, Home & Health, National Geographic and Nickelodeon.

Virgin Media also ensures that some HD channels are available to all customers at no extra cost.  As long as you have an HD TV, you will be able to watch channels such as BBC One HD and Channel 4 HD without adding to your subscription cost, no matter which viewing pack you pick.  Remember that if you want every TV channel, you need to pick the biggest viewing pack.

There are other premium channels to check out as well, including some from digital TV competitor Sky.  If you’re a die-hard sports fan and want the unrivalled sports coverage from Sky Sports, you can get those channels included as part of a Virgin Media Bundle, and those that want to add to the library of films with Virgin Media can always add the Sky Cinema channels for more choice.

Aside from the channels, Virgin Media customers can also use a vast library of on demand content, including movies, music and TV series.

With Virgin media you can choose whether you want the basic TV package, the comprehensive option, or something in between.  You also get superfast broadband as part of the Virgin Media Bundle deals.

With the Player Bundle you still get the free-to-air channels, along with access to Virgin Media’s huge catch-up TV and on demand library and superfast VIVID 50 broadband.  Move up to the Mix Bundle, and you get more channels, with the same access to an array of TV shows, movies and music videos at the touch of a button, and VIVIS 100.  With the Full House you get kids' channels and documentaries added, as well as VIVID 100 broadband

All of the bundles include the Virgin TV V6 Box, which lets you record 6 shows at the same time, along with other enhanced features like streaming selected recordings to your compatible tablet or smartphone.

The most comprehensive package is the VIP Bundle, which includes all Sky Sports, Sky Cinema and BT Sport channels, as well as VIVID 350 broadband and two Virgin TV V6 Boxes.

Every package includes free-to-air, such as BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, Channel 4 and Channel 5, plus the sister channels like BBC Three, ITV2 and E4.

Once you have chosen a package you can always decide to upgrade to get more channels.  The packages for broadband and phone work in a similar way, and you can combine any of the packages to get a deal that suits you.  For example, if you want the most comprehensive Virgin Media broadband package, with the minimum TV offer, then you can select this as your tailored Virgin Media subscription.

These bundle deals are convenient, because you are only dealing one with one provider, and it can save you money as it is often cheaper than getting the services separately.

Free TiVo 500GB Box

• Pause, rewind and record live TV

• Set whole series to record with Wishlist™

• Record two channels and watch a third

• Record up to 250 hours of standard TV

• Record up to 50 hours of high definition TV

• HD-ready

Virgin Media welcome you to the future of TV. The 500GB TiVo box can record a huge 250 hours of standard TV or 50 hours of HD. Search and find your favourite programmes, discover new ones and set them to record on-line from anywhere in the world. By using the the thumbs up and thumbs down buttons on your remote, this clever little box learns what you like and suggests programmes that it thinks you might want to watch.

Virgin TV V6 Box 1TB

• Pause, rewind and record live TV

• Use Series Link+ and never miss your favourite shows

• Record six shows and watch a pre-recorded seventh

• Record up to 500 hours of TV

• Record up to 100 hours of high definition TV

• Stream selected shows to compatible tablets and phones

• HD-ready and 4K Ultra HD-ready

• Super-powered remote with Find My Remote feature

The Virgin TV V6 Box offers 1TB of storage, so that's up to 100 hours of HD or up to 500 hours of standard definition TV.  It has the essential features like Series Link+, pause, rewind and record, and you can also record up to six shows at once, whilst watching a pre-recorded seventh.  In works with the Virgin TV Anywhere App to let you stream selected recordings to compatible smartphones and tablets in any room that has Wi-Fi.