Is Virgin worth getting?

Virgin Media review: Verdict

If you're in an area where Virgin Media's high-speed services are available, it's still worth taking a good look. You can have your choice of high-performance connectivity and reliability is also very good.

Why is Virgin broadband so unreliable?

Because in many areas there is not yet a competing high speed network.

Is Virgin Media better than BT?

Overall. Virgin wins by a mile on speed, but lags slightly behind BT when it comes to customer service; two of the most important factors when it comes to choosing a broadband provider. BT has decent technology and some great extras, but if you want fast and reliable broadband, Virgin may be the way to go.

Why is Virgin WIFI so fast?

Virgin uses its own cabling network, rather than the Openreach network, so it can offer speeds faster than most other providers. On average, Virgin customers receive speeds very close to those advertised, and in many cases, faster than those advertised.

Is Sky broadband faster than virgin?

Sky broadband vs Virgin broadband

Just look at the numbers: Virgin Media, with its own network, offers a top speed of 1000Mbps with its Gig1 service, while Sky's single fibre deal (running on the Openreach network used by all other providers) only offers an average of 59Mbps. Virgin Media clearly wins.

To Anyone Who's STILL A VIRGIN...

Who is better Virgin or Sky?

Winner: Sky TV is better than Virgin Media TV, as it offers more channels, a wider range of content and more ways to watch. Sky TV and Virgin TV packages are built in different ways.

Do Virgin cancel Sky for you?

If you're switching from Sky to Virgin Media

You'll need to contact Sky to let them know you are leaving and to cancel your services – Virgin won't do it for you. To avoid any loss of service, make sure you arrange to disconnect with Sky on the same day or just after your Virgin Media connection starts.

Is Virgin Media losing customers?

Meanwhile, Virgin Media TV subs will fall more modestly by 5% from 3.40 million subs in 2021 to 3.24 million in 2027. That would be a total decrease of 1.6 million subscribers over the period for the two companies – a 17% decline.

Is Virgin good WiFi?

Virgin Media review: Verdict

If you're in an area where Virgin Media's high-speed services are available, it's still worth taking a good look. You can have your choice of high-performance connectivity and reliability is also very good.

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Can I switch from BT to Virgin?

If you're switching from BT to Virgin Media

You'll need to contact BT to let it know you are leaving and to cancel your services – Virgin won't do it for you. To ensure a seamless switchover, make sure you arrange to disconnect with BT on the same day or just after your Virgin Media connection starts.

Is Virgin full fibre?

In general, fibre broadband offers faster speeds and more reliable connections – with Virgin Media's gigabit broadband service reaching on average, speeds of 1,130Mps.

Why is Virgin faster than BT?

Unlike most other providers, Virgin Media doesn't use Openreach and owns and operates its own cable broadband network. And while it's not as wide-ranging as Openreach, it uses newer technology to deliver faster speeds to Virgin Media customers.

Is Virgin Media expensive?

Virgin Media is among the more expensive broadband providers. It comes at a similar price point to Sky for most comparable services, and it usually costs more than 'value providers', such as TalkTalk and Plusnet.

How do I leave Virgin Media?

How to cancel your Virgin Media contract. This depends on which service you'd like to cancel. To cancel Virgin broadband, TV or phone: call our Customer Serice team on 150 from your Virgin Media phone or mobile, or 0345 454 1111* from any other phone. Select the option 'If you're thinking of leaving Virgin Media'.

Why is Virgin Media so slow?

Device overload. The more devices you connect to the Hub, the more it can slow down. Our faster broadband packages are ideal for homes with lots of devices, meaning your WiFi can distribute faster speeds to them. My Virgin Media to see your broadband speed upgrade options.

How long does Virgin take to install?

How long will it take to get Virgin Media installed? It usually takes between 30 minutes and 2 hours for an engineer to set up your Virgin Media services.

Does Virgin Media have good range?

Virgin Media has incredible speeds, and a great range of packages. But you must be in a Virgin network area to get it, and customer service needs work.

Is Virgin good for gaming?

Virgin Media Broadband

Virgin Media's M350 plan has been built for gamers, giving you average peak time download speeds of 350Mbps and uploads of 36Mbps, which will see you right when downloading big day one patches or uploading content to your channels.

Why is my virgin bill so high?

If you've been in your current contract with Virgin Media for more than 18 months, you'll likely be paying much more expensive 'out of contract' fees. This is when your fixed-term contract has ended and your provider is able to increase your monthly prices. In some cases your monthly tariff can go up by as much as 45%.

Can I cancel virgin then rejoin?

You'd need to give thirty days notice to cancel and then have no service at that property before being able to re-join as a new customer. This applies to an account in your partners name also.

Is Netflix free on Virgin Media?

New Virgin Media customers

Get one of our Netflix inclusive bundles (Ultimate Volt, Biggest TV or Biggest TV Volt). If you already have Netflix you can transfer it over and have your plan included in your Virgin Media bundle. You can also get Netflix as an add-on with any other bundle that includes Broadband.

Does Virgin need a satellite dish?

In 2021, Virgin TV rivals Sky's TV service both in terms of quality and quantity of content, with the added bonus that you won't need a satellite dish.

Which is best Sky Q or Virgin v6?

Sky Q is the clear winner if you want premium TV. It has the better range of content, its hardware has the slicker and better-designed interface, and the Q App is far better than Virgin's TV Anywhere.

Can you have Virgin TV without broadband?

Virgin no longer offers customers the option of having its TV without also taking Virgin broadband too, but there is plenty of flexibility available within that limitation.