

Virgin Media VIVID 50
Averages 54Mb download speed
No phone line necessary + WiFi on the Tube
Uses underground high speed cables so isn't affected by storms
0800 083 8870
Speed | Usage | Contract | Setup | 1st Year Cost |
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£35.00 per month |
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averages 54Mb |
unlimited |
1 month |
£70.00 | £490 |
Features
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£70.00 total setup cost
£70.00 activation fee, no delivery charges -
Averages 54Mb download speed
Averages 3Mb upload speed
Your provider should give speed estimates before you sign up
Average Speed is the speed achieved by 50% of customers on the same product during peak hours of 8pm to 10pm -
£490.00 first year cost
(no telephone line required) -
Unlimited download/upload allowance, some fair usage restrictions apply, see site for details
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Minimum contract 1 month
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Inclusive Virgin Media Super Hub 802.11ac Wireless Router
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WiFi on the Tube, get free WiFi access on the London Underground
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24 hour technical support by phone or online
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11 email addresses
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Free anti-malware protection, firewall and parental controls for up to 3 PCs.
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Virgin Media have published a Traffic Management Policy
You are viewing the version of this deal available with a 30 day rolling contract. There is a longer contract and cheaper setup version of this deal available with a 12 month contract.
About Virgin Media
- Fastest widely available broadband speed - with average download speeds of 362Mb on their fastest packages
- Large range of TV and phone broadband bundles available, as well as broadband-only packages
- Line rental cheaper than BT, also available with no phone line or line rental required
- Technical support and repairs are free of charge
- Free Hub 3 router with advanced 802.11ac wireless technology with all deals
- Free wi-fi on the London Underground
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Reasons to choose Virgin Media
- No need for line rental if you opt for a broadband-only deal - cable to the property allows for broadband-only packages
- Fastest widely available provider in the UK, averaging 362Mb download speed, more than 5 times that of BT fibre, which is currently averaging 67Mb on its fastest speed
- Consistently the fastest of the big national providers in our monthly speed test report
- Hub 3 router standard on all deals offers 802.11ac advanced wireless technology with faster speeds at a distance
- Equipment is 'rented', meaning Virgin provides free repairs and replacements (provided that the customer hasn't abused the equipment)
- No switching hassle - different technology, can run concurrently with ADSL while one or the other is set up
- TV services provided by underground high speed cables so not affected by storms or heavy usage of your broadband service
- Rated highest for reliability out of all TV with broadband providers by Broadband.co.uk vistors
Possible downsides
- Only available to around 70% of the UK, ruling out the vast majority of rural areas, but their footprint is growing
- Installation can be more complex if your home hasn't been connected to Virgin Media before

Virgin Media details last checked on 2019-02-18