Virgin Media Broadband, phone and TV Packages

For most people, the choice comes down to three things: how many TV channels you want, how fast the broadband needs to be, and whether the Volt benefits — like unlimited mobile data and a WiFi guarantee — are worth paying for.

Virgin Media is still the only nationwide provider that offers gigabit broadband and full premium TV in one contract. Sky, BT and Vodafone can match the broadband, or the TV, but not both together. That’s what makes Virgin different.

Virgin Media now has five main bundles: Entertainment, Sport, Sport + Cinema, Max Volt, and M125 + Flex. Each one pairs broadband at a set speed with Virgin TV and Netflix. The higher tiers add extras like Sky Sports, Sky Cinema, and even O2 mobile perks.

This guide runs through what each bundle gives you, the broadband speeds and TV channels included, how much they cost, and which households they suit best.

Virgin Media Entertainment Bundle

The Entertainment bundle is Virgin Media’s starting package. Broadband comes in at 362Mbps on average — plenty for a family of four to six people and ten or more devices online at once. 4K streaming, home working and gaming are all fine at this speed.

TV brings you over 200 channels. That includes Sky Showcase, Sky Witness, Sky Max, Comedy Central, MTV, Discovery, National Geographic and Sky History. You also get the main free-to-air channels like BBC One, ITV and Channel 4, plus a mix of documentaries, lifestyle shows and music TV.

Netflix Standard with ads is bundled in. If you already have Netflix, you can link your account or just use Virgin’s version.

The cost starts at £36.99 a month, with annual price rises from April 2026. It’s a good option for families who want a broad mix of entertainment but don’t need live sport or Sky Cinema. Fast broadband, plenty of channels, and a lower monthly price than Virgin’s top-end bundles.

Virgin Media Sport Bundle

The Sport bundle takes the Entertainment plan and adds every Sky Sports channel. Broadband stays at 362Mbps, which is more than enough for several 4K streams, gaming, and remote work all running at once.

You get Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League, Football, F1, Cricket, Golf, NFL and Arena. Sky Sports News and Sky Sports Mix are included too. That means live Premier League matches, Formula 1 races, international cricket, golf majors and a wide range of other sports.

On top of that, the bundle still gives you 200+ entertainment, news and documentary channels, plus Netflix Standard with ads.

The monthly price starts at £66.99, with rises built in from 2026. It’s one of the pricier bundles, but for households that can’t do without live sport, it’s the simplest way to get Sky Sports together with fast broadband and a full TV line-up under one deal.

Virgin Media Sport + Cinema Bundle

The Sport + Cinema bundle adds premium sport and films, with faster broadband included. Speeds jump to 500Mbps, enough for six to eight people in one home. Big downloads, multiple 4K streams and cloud backups can all run together without slowing things down.

TV rises to more than 210 channels. Every Sky Sports HD channel is included, plus the full Sky Cinema HD collection. That means 11 Sky Cinema channels covering new releases, family films, action, thrillers, comedies and classics.

Netflix Standard with ads comes as part of the deal. Between sport, films, series and documentaries, you get a complete mix under one plan.

The price starts at £74.99 a month, with rises built in from 2026. It’s one of Virgin Media’s more expensive options, but for households that want both Sky Sports and Sky Cinema in HD, plus faster broadband, it often works out cheaper and easier than paying for them separately.

Virgin Media Max Volt Bundle

Max Volt is Virgin Media’s top bundle. It combines gigabit broadband, premium TV and mobile extras in one plan. Speeds reach 1130Mbps on Gig1 — the fastest tier on Virgin’s network. That’s built for busy homes where people are streaming in 4K, gaming online and moving large files at the same time.

The TV side gives you more than 230 channels. Sky Sports HD and Sky Cinema HD are included, along with entertainment, kids, lifestyle and documentary channels. Netflix Standard with ads is bundled too.

Mobile perks come from O2. You get an O2 Classic SIM with unlimited data, calls and texts, plus roaming in 75 destinations. There’s also a three-month O2 Extra that can be used for streaming or other add-ons.

WiFi is covered by Virgin Media’s WiFi guarantee. Mesh pods are supplied if needed, so speeds stay consistent across the whole home.

The cost starts at £84.99 a month, with rises from April 2026 and again in 2027. It used to be called the Mega Volt bundle but has been updated with Netflix and Virgin’s faster broadband.

Max Volt is the all-in-one package. It’s for households that want Virgin’s fastest broadband, full premium TV with Sky Sports and Sky Cinema, and unlimited mobile data together in a single contract.

Virgin Media M125 Fibre Broadband + Flex

M125 + Flex is the entry-level bundle. It puts broadband first, with light TV on top. Speeds average 132Mbps — enough for up to two people and five to nine devices. Streaming in HD or 4K, gaming and video calls all run smoothly at this level.

TV comes through Virgin Stream on a 30-day rolling contract. The Stream box plugs into your TV and includes all the main free-to-air channels and players. Premium apps and channels can be added or cancelled month by month, so you only pay for what you use.

The price starts at £30.99 a month, plus a £10 one-off activation fee for the Stream box. As with other Virgin bundles, annual price rises kick in from April 2026.

M125 + Flex is a good fit for smaller households, students, or anyone who values broadband more than traditional TV. The rolling TV element makes it flexible — easy to add apps when you want them, or drop them if you don’t. It’s an affordable way to get Virgin fibre, with TV you can customise.

TV Channel Breakdown

Virgin Media bundles differ by how many channels you get, and what type. The higher the plan, the more is added — with Sky Sports and Sky Cinema in HD included on the top tiers.

Entertainment Bundle – Over 200 channels. Drama, comedy, documentaries, lifestyle, music and news. Big names include Sky Showcase, Sky Witness, Comedy Central, MTV, Discovery, National Geographic and Sky History. All the main free-to-air channels are there too.

Sport Bundle – Everything in Entertainment, plus the full Sky Sports line-up: Main Event, Premier League, Football, F1, Cricket, Golf, NFL and Arena.

Sport + Cinema Bundle – Adds Sky Cinema HD on top of Sport. Eleven film channels included, with new releases, classics and family favourites.

Max Volt Bundle – The top option. More than 230 channels with Sky Sports HD, Sky Cinema HD, kids TV, documentaries, lifestyle, music and entertainment.

M125 + Flex – Free-to-air channels through the Virgin Stream box. Premium apps and channels can be added or removed each month.

Every bundle also includes Netflix Standard with ads. If you already have Netflix, you can link your account or just use Virgin’s version.

Virgin Media TV Boxes

Virgin Media has two types of TV boxes, depending on where you live and what network is available. Some homes get the newer Stream box, others still use the TV 360 box. Here’s how they work.

Stream Box

• The Stream box is Virgin’s newer internet-based box. It runs over full fibre and IP delivery.
• It doesn’t record live TV — there’s no built-in hard drive.
• You get Freeview channels without needing an aerial, plus apps and FAST (free ad-supported) streaming channels.
• It works with the Flex plan and newer bundles in fibre areas.
• Supports more than 150 apps and channels, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Paramount+, and premium Sky Sports and Sky Cinema in the higher bundles.
• Because it runs on broadband, if your internet goes down, the box goes down too.

Virgin TV 360 Box

• The TV 360 box is based on the older TiVo platform, used mainly in non-fibre areas.
• It comes with a 1TB hard drive so you can record several shows at once.
• Supports Ultra HD channels where available.
• Offers multiroom — you can pause on one box and carry on watching in another.
• Features include a voice remote, personalised recommendations and a modern on-screen guide.

Which Bundles Get Which Box

• M125 + Flex uses the Stream box.
• Entertainment, Sport, Sport + Cinema and Max Volt usually come with the TV 360 box in non-fibre areas.
• In full-fibre areas, TV is delivered over IP, so the Stream box is supplied instead.
• Customers moving from older TiVo boxes in fibre areas may be required to upgrade to Stream.

Multiroom and Extra Boxes

• You can add up to 5 extra Stream boxes — 6 in total across the home.
• Extra boxes work the same as the main one, with the same apps and profiles.
• Multiroom lets you pause in one room and continue in another.

What you need to know

• The Stream box doesn’t record live TV. You’ll rely on catch-up apps instead.
• Older TiVo boxes are gradually losing support for apps like BBC iPlayer.
• Some premium or UHD channels may only work on the newer boxes.

Home phone and call plans

Virgin Media still offers a home phone line as an add-on. You can pick from call plans like Weekend Chatter, Evening & Weekend Chatter, Anytime Chatter, or International Anytime Chatter depending on how much calling you do.

Volt bundles come with O2 mobile extras too. If your household also has O2 Pay Monthly plans, you get double data on each eligible SIM, a broadband speed boost to the next available level (up to 1Gbps), and the WiFi guarantee with up to three pods if needed. Roaming in 75 destinations is also included.

You can add extra TV boxes (Stream boxes) to expand coverage around your home. Virgin lets you plug in up to five additional boxes, so every room can watch separately. Adding the first extra box even unlocks the WiFi guarantee at no extra cost.

Price Increases and Contracts

All Virgin bundles come with a minimum 24-month contract — except Flex, which runs on a 30-day rolling basis.

From April 2026, Virgin will introduce annual price rises built into those contracts. Another increase is scheduled for April 2027. It’s something to watch when choosing a bundle — the headline price today won’t necessarily stay the same long-term.

There are also one-off fees to factor in. For example, the Stream / Flex activation fee may apply (often £10 for the Stream box on rolling TV offers)

Who Should Choose Which Bundle?

• Entertainment – Best for households who want a wide variety of drama, comedy, documentaries and music but do not need live sport or cinema.
• Sport – Ideal for football fans, F1 followers and anyone who wants access to Sky Sports channels in HD alongside fast broadband.
• Sport + Cinema – Suited to families who want both Sky Sports and Sky Cinema, plus faster 500Mbps broadband to support larger households.
• Max Volt – Designed for busy homes that want Virgin’s fastest Gig1 broadband, premium TV with Sky Sports and Cinema in HD, and unlimited mobile data from O2.
• M125 + Flex – Entry-level option for smaller households, students or those who want reliable broadband with flexible TV add-ons that can be changed monthly.

Pros and Cons of Virgin Media Bundles

Pros

• Ultrafast broadband with options up to 1130Mbps.
• Large selection of TV channels, with Sky Sports and Sky Cinema included in higher bundles.
• Netflix Standard with ads bundled across all packages.
• Volt perks provide mobile data boosts and WiFi guarantees.
• Flex option allows month-to-month TV customisation.

Cons

• Annual price rises written into contracts.
• Availability limited to Virgin Media network areas.
• Higher bundles are among the most expensive on the market.

Verdict – Are Virgin Media Bundles Worth It?

Virgin Media bundles combine ultrafast broadband with some of the most comprehensive TV packages in the UK. The Entertainment and Sport bundles cover the needs of most households, while Sport + Cinema adds a complete mix of films and sport in HD. Max Volt stands out as a premium package, bringing gigabit broadband, full TV coverage and O2 mobile extras together under one contract.

For smaller homes or those on tighter budgets, M125 + Flex keeps costs low while offering a flexible approach to TV through the Virgin Stream box.

Virgin Media’s bundles are best for households that want broadband and premium TV in one contract, particularly where multiple people are streaming, gaming or watching live sport. For customers who only need broadband or prefer app-based TV, other providers may offer cheaper standalone options. But for combining ultrafast internet with a full TV line-up, Virgin Media remains one of the strongest choices available.

FAQ

1. What are the main Virgin Media bundles in 2025?
There are five: Entertainment, Sport, Sport + Cinema, Max Volt, and M125 + Flex.

2. What broadband speeds do the bundles offer?
Speeds range from 132Mbps (M125 + Flex) up to 1130Mbps on the Max Volt bundle.

3. Is Netflix included in all bundles?
Yes, Netflix Standard with ads is included as standard across every bundle.

4. Which bundle includes Sky Sports?
The Sport, Sport + Cinema and Max Volt bundles all include the full Sky Sports line-up in HD.

5. Which bundle includes Sky Cinema?
Sport + Cinema and Max Volt bundles include all 11 Sky Cinema HD channels.

6. What’s the cheapest Virgin Media bundle?
M125 + Flex at £30.99 a month (plus a £10 one-off Stream box fee).

7. What’s the most expensive bundle?
Max Volt at £84.99 a month, rising in April 2026 and 2027.

8. How many TV channels do you get with each bundle?
Entertainment: 200+, Sport: 200+, Sport + Cinema: 210+, Max Volt: 230+. Flex only includes free-to-air, with add-ons optional.

9. Can I add extra TV boxes?
Yes, you can add multiroom boxes for an extra monthly charge.

10. What extras come with Volt bundles?
Unlimited O2 SIM with calls, texts and data, double mobile data if you’re already on O2, broadband speed boost, WiFi guarantee, and roaming in 75 destinations.

11. Are landline phones included?
Not by default. Customers can add landline plans like Weekend Chatter, Evening & Weekend Chatter, or Anytime Chatter.

12. How long are Virgin Media contracts?
Most bundles are on 18 or 24 months. Flex runs monthly on a rolling 30-day contract.

13. Do Virgin Media prices increase mid-contract?
Yes. Price rises are built in from April 2026 and again from April 2027.

14. Can I cancel Virgin Media bundles easily?
You can cancel Flex anytime. Other bundles carry early termination fees if cancelled before the contract ends.

15. Who should choose the Max Volt bundle?
Households that want gigabit broadband, premium TV with Sky Sports and Sky Cinema, plus unlimited mobile data — all in one contract.

16. Who should go for M125 + Flex?
Students, small households or anyone who wants affordable fibre broadband with flexible, no-commitment TV.

17. How does Virgin Media compare with Sky, BT or Vodafone?
Sky and BT can match on broadband or TV alone, but Virgin is the only national provider that offers gigabit broadband and full premium TV together.

18. Can I use Virgin Media without TV?
Yes, broadband-only deals are available separately — but bundles usually give better value if you also want TV.

19. Does Virgin Media cover the whole UK?
No. Virgin covers around 18 million premises. Use a postcode checker to confirm availability.

20. What’s the biggest advantage of Virgin Media bundles?
You get fast fibre broadband, premium TV channels, Netflix, and optional mobile perks all in one contract — something no other major UK provider offers at the same scale.

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