Virgin Media services are only available in eligible Virgin Media network areas. TV 360, home phone, Volt benefits and WiFi Guarantee not currently available in 2022/23 network expansion areas. All of the products on this page are subject to survey, network capacity and a credit check.
Is Virgin Media only in UK?
Since the acquisition of Smallworld Cable in 2014, Virgin Media is the main cable provider in the UK, with the exception of WightFibre on the Isle of Wight, and covers 51% of UK households.
Is Virgin the only cable provider?
Regional cable TV
Virgin Media is the only real national cable TV provider, but scattered around the country you’ll also find smaller, regional ones – like WightFibre on the Isle of Wight.
Is Virgin the same as BT?
BT and Virgin Media both offer a really wide range of packages to choose from. But as outlined above, Virgin Media is generally better value for money and gets you a faster service. Virgin Media also edges out BT when it comes to contract length.
Is Virgin the same as Sky?
The core difference between Sky Broadband and Virgin Media is that Sky offers broader, cheaper TV and sports packages, while Virgin offers faster broadband internet speeds.
What countries use Virgin Media?
In the EU you will be able to make calls and send texts to any UK number covered in our Roam Like Home countries.
Calls and texts Calls and texts
- UK +44.
- Spain +34.
- France +33.
- Italy +39.
- Germany +49.
- Ireland +353.
- Greece +30.
- Netherlands +31.
Does Virgin Media operate internationally?
If you’re a Pay Monthly customer, you can use your phone in over 200 destinations worldwide. You can see which locations are covered by the Virgin Mobile network and check roaming charges on the Roaming Hub.
Is Virgin better than Sky?
Winner: Virgin Media are cheaper than Sky for big bundles including TV, while Sky offers cheaper superfast and gigafast broadband plans. Price isn’t straightforward with Sky and Virgin Media, and both providers offer better value for different package choices.
Can Sky use Virgin cable?
Are you ditching Sky for Virgin Media or vice versa? Perhaps you’re tempted by Virgin Media’s super-speedy broadband, or you fancy Sky’s TV service. Virgin Media and Sky use different networks. Virgin has its own cable network while Sky uses the Openreach network.
Can I switch from Sky to Virgin?
Switch broadband provider. Switching to Virgin Media is quick and easy. We can usually switch your broadband within 2 weeks if your home’s been connected to our network before.
Who is better BT or Virgin?
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.
Is Virgin cheaper than BT?
Prices aren’t dramatically different between the two – but a lot of the time, Virgin Media fares slightly better. When you compare similar broadband packages, it often comes up as a little cheaper than BT, though sometimes only by a pound or two each month.
Is Virgin worth getting?
Value for money. 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. However, for the broadband speed you get, Virgin Media represents pretty good value.
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.
Are Sky losing customers?
Total Customer Relationships decreased by 106,000 to 22.9 million in the first quarter of 2022; success…
Do you need a satellite dish for Virgin?
Virgin Media setup & requirements
Instead of a satellite dish, Virgin TV comes through a fibre optic cable, which is a benefit but also a restriction.
Can you use virgin in Europe?
Happier travels. Now you can use your mobile in the EU at no extra cost. With Roam Like Home, you can use your mobile wherever you go in the EU and pay no more for your texts, data and minutes than you would in the UK (subject to our fair usage policy).
Can I use Virgin TV go in Europe?
Virgin TV Go, formerly Virgin TV Anywhere, is a British streaming service that allows users to watch over 45 Live TV channels. The service also offers subscriber On Demand TV shows and Movies online. Unfortunately for UK expats living in USA, Canada, Australia, UAE, or elsewhere abroad, Virgin TV is geoblocked.
Is Virgin free in Europe?
Virgin Mobile EU roaming – after Brexit. With Roam Like Home, you can use your data, minutes and texts within the EU at no additional cost. Virgin Mobile do not have any plans to introduce charges when using your allowance within the EU.
How can I watch Virgin Media outside UK?
In order to watch Virgin Media anywhere, you’ll need a UK IP address. You can get this by connecting to a UK server with a VPN. A VPN is a “virtual private network”. It works by routing your internet traffic to another server (in this case one in the UK).
Can I watch Virgin TV in USA?
To access Virgin TV Anywhere outside the UK you need to sign up for a service known as a Virtual Private Network or using the shortened name a VPN. A VPN is a small service that runs on your desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile phone and encrypts your internet connection to protect you from people snooping on your usage.