Virgin Media

What changed: Added answer capsule, key-facts block, question-led headings, network and switching sections, cross-links to compares and cities, and attributed Quick facts callout for AI citation, 3 June 2026.

What are Virgin Media's headline numbers?

What network does Virgin Media use?

Virgin Media uses Own DOCSIS network and XGS-PON FTTP rollout (Quick facts table). Major service areas listed on this profile: UK urban areas; expanding via Project Lightning and nexfibre.

Who is Virgin Media?

Virgin Media O2 is the joint venture between Liberty Global and Telefonica that resulted from the 2021 merger of Virgin Media UK and O2 UK. Virgin Media operates a large coaxial DOCSIS network passing approximately 16 million UK premises, with a coordinated migration to XGS-PON full fibre underway both internally and via the nexfibre wholesale joint venture with InfraVia and Liberty Global. Headline broadband speeds reach up to 2 Gbps where the network supports it, which is the fastest mainstream UK consumer broadband on a single-tariff basis. Virgin Media bundles broadband with TV (via TiVo and Stream boxes), mobile (via O2), and landline. For switchers in Virgin Media's footprint, the headline speed and price typically beat Openreach FTTC and compete with FTTP.

What speeds does Virgin Media offer?

• M125, M250, M350, M500, Gig1 and Gig2 broadband tiers
• Virgin TV via TiVo and Virgin Stream
• Virgin Mobile (O2-based)
• Volt bundle with O2
• Landline and home phone

Is Virgin Media any good?

Virgin Media operates a large coaxial DOCSIS network passing approximately 16 million UK premises, with a coordinated migration to XGS-PON full fibre underway both internally and via the nexfibre wholesale joint venture with InfraVia and Liberty Global. Headline broadband speeds reach up to 2 Gbps where the network supports it, which is the fastest mainstream UK consumer broadband on a single-tariff basis. Virgin Media bundles broadband with TV (via TiVo and Stream boxes), mobile (via O2), and landline. For switchers in Virgin Media's footprint, the headline speed and price typically beat Openreach FTTC and compete with FTTP. (About Virgin Media section).

What partnerships and tenancy options apply to Virgin Media?

Virgin Media is part of Virgin Media O2 (Liberty Global and Telefónica joint venture). On 18 February 2026, the nexfibre joint venture (InfraVia Capital Partners, Liberty Global and Telefónica) agreed to acquire Substantial Group at a £2 billion enterprise value, with Virgin Media O2 taking the YouFibre and brsk retail brands for £150 million plus an indirect 15 percent stake in nexfibre on completion (expected Q3 2026 subject to CMA clearance).

Acquiring Virgin Media-intent traffic through the FBRE broadband network is one of the most efficient routes for ISPs and altnets that compete in Virgin Media's footprint. Our network reach is verified at 12,000,000+ impressions and 730,000+ network clicks in the 12 months to 24 May 2026 (rolling average of 2,000+ clicks per day, rising fast), with network authority up to DR 74 on BroadbandSwitch.uk. See ISP advertising for tenancy tiers from £99 per month.

How do I switch to Virgin Media?

Residential moves to Virgin Media at an eligible address typically follow Ofcom One Touch Switch rules, with the gaining provider coordinating the transfer. Check Virgin Media availability at your postcode before ordering; network technology and top speed vary by address (Quick facts table).

How does FBRE reach Virgin Media switchers?

1. Place a tenancy on the FBRE network, single site from £99 per month.
2. Target sites with high Virgin Media comparison intent (curated list on request).
3. Optional comparison engine build via the FBRE build studio, from £7,950.
4. Optional research collaboration via our research hub.

Where is Virgin Media covered in our research?

FBRE comparison pages featuring Virgin Media:

• BT Broadband vs Virgin Media: UK Broadband Compared
• Community Fibre vs Virgin Media: UK Broadband Compared
• Hyperoptic vs Virgin Media: UK Broadband Compared
• Sky Broadband vs Virgin Media: UK Broadband Compared
• Virgin Media vs TalkTalk: UK Broadband Compared
• Virgin Media vs Vodafone Broadband: UK Broadband Compared
• YouFibre vs Virgin Media: UK Broadband Compared

Virgin Media is named as an operator on these city pages (sample):

• Broadband in Aberdeen
• Broadband in Bath
• Broadband in Belfast
• Broadband in Birmingham
• Broadband in Blackpool
• Broadband in Bolton
• Broadband in Bradford
• Broadband in Brighton and Hove

See also UK broadband by city for the full city index.

Where does this Virgin Media profile data come from?

This profile is compiled from public regulatory filings, the operator's published press releases, Ofcom Connected Nations data, and Ahrefs metrics. Figures marked POA or data pending reflect commercially confidential or not-yet-published data. See our methodology for full sourcing notes.