Cheap broadband
Find a package that suits your household and budget by comparing our cheapest broadband deals.
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Our range of cheap broadband deals
Cheap broadband doesn’t have to mean slow. We offer a range of competitive packages so you can find the best broadband deal for you and your home. Simply enter your postcode to explore cheap broadband deals in the following bundles:
- Broadband only - For those who like to keep things simple. Our broadband only option provides affordable, superfast broadband, just without landline or TV
- Broadband and TV - A cheaper option for entertainment lovers looking to combine their broadband and TV
- Broadband + Flex - Lightning-fast broadband and over 150 TV channels, plus 10% credit back on your fave subscriptions
- More value with Volt - Our Volt bundles include fibre broadband and an O2 SIM, plus exclusive Volt benefits for being with both Virgin Media and O2
- Broadband for low-income families - Cheap broadband packages for anyone on a low income. Get online and stay connected from £12.50 a month with our Essential broadband packages
Find and compare cheap broadband packages
It’s easy to overpay for your broadband and still not get the performance you need. At Virgin Media, we offer a range of broadband packages that include TV and SIM. To find the best and cheapest option for you, here are some need-to-knows:
Speed
Consider what internet speed you really need. If you’re a casual browser or live in a small household, you’re unlikely to need the same as someone who lives in a large household or is a heavy internet user. Remember, cheap broadband doesn’t have to mean slow. At Virgin Media, we have packages starting from 132Mbps average download speed, strong enough for streaming on 4 devices.
Location
Not all cheap broadband deals are available nationwide. What’s available to you will vary depending on where you live. To find the best deals in your area, enter your postcode at the top of this page or use our broadband postcode checker.
Contract length
Another important factor to consider – check to see if you can save money in the long-run by opting for an 18-month or 24-month contract . Providers will sometimes offer incentives that you can take advantage of, like free setup or money-off. If not, you might prefer a more flexible rolling contract. Whatever you go for, just be sure to check the terms and conditions.
Social tariffs
In other words, cheaper broadband deals for people on Universal Credit and other benefits. At Virgin Media, this takes the form of our Essential broadband packages, which allows users to get online from £12.50 a month. Check out our Essential broadband page to find out more and see if you’re eligible.
Broadband packages
If you’re looking for a cheap broadband deal, it’s worth considering bundling your services, even if you don’t necessarily use all of them. A broadband and TV deal, for example, is often cheaper than getting broadband on its own.
Go bigger to get more with Volt
A result of Virgin Media and O2’s joint venture, Volt refers to the exclusive benefits you can get for being with both of us. Say hello to faster, cheaper broadband, as well as:
- Double the data on every eligible O2 Pay Monthly plan in your household
- A broadband speed boost to the next available level on eligible packages (if you aren’t already on the fastest speeds you can get in your area)
- WiFi Pods at no extra cost if you find any WiFi blackspots in your home
- Roaming in 75 destinations at no extra cost, with O2 Travel Inclusive Zone
- £150 off an O2 Customer Plan for a connected device when you take out a phone on a new O2 Custom Plan
All this on top of exclusive perks and experiences with Priority. Thanks to offers on things like cinema tickets, gigs and food and drink treats, O2 SIM Only customers could save up to £700 over a 24-month period. To enjoy this range of perks, make sure your household is signed up to Virgin Media broadband and an O2 Pay Monthly plan. Find out more about switching to Virgin Media.
FAQs
If you’re after a cheap broadband deal, ensure you do your research. First, find out what’s available in your area by using a broadband postcode checker, as deals will vary depending on where you live. Consider what internet speeds you need, and which providers offer the best in terms of speed, reliability and price.
Also, look out for:
- Special deals, offering broadband no setup (or £0 setup) costs for a limited time.
- Seasonal offers, as these often come at a discounted rate.
There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to finding the cheapest broadband. There are many factors to consider, such as where you live, number of users, budget and internet usage.
If Virgin Media is available where you live, you can explore our cheapest deals over on our compare deals page. Or, if you’re on Universal Credit, Pension credit, Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance or other benefits, you could be eligible for our Essential broadband.
Many providers often bundle their TV services with their broadband packages, which can give you even better value for money. So, if you’re looking to combine your internet and entertainment, check out our TV and broadband deals to find a package that’s right for you.
Yes, many providers now offer social tariffs which are available to those on Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance and other benefits. At Virgin Media, we refer to these as our Essential broadband packages. Check out our Essential broadband page for more information on the packages available, who’s eligible and how to get started.
Combining your broadband, TV and mobile services could save you money as providers often offer discounts for signing up to multiple products. At Virgin Media, we offer a range of broadband packages, including our Volt bundles which come with an O2 SIM and exclusive benefits.
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The legal stuff
*Monthly price of Virgin Media’s main services and O2 Airtime Plan will increase each April from April 2025 by the Retail Price Index rate of inflation announced in February each year plus 3.9%. Doesn’t apply to any add-ons you may have selected, out-of-bundle charges or admin costs, which may increase separately. See www.virginmedia.com/prices and www.o2.co.uk/prices for details.
3 Months Free
New customers. Virgin Fibre areas. Subject to credit check. 18 month contract. Select packages. No setup fee, online only. Ends 8th Dec. Terms apply.
GWS network award comparing major UK providers average performance scores (including speed & reliability). Verify at: virginmedia.com/legal/awards. User speed depends on package choice.
Disney+ Standard Plan
Get 3 months on us (“Offer Period”). You’ll be automatically opted in to a paid monthly subscription of Disney+ Standard Plan of £8.99pm after Offer Period. Cancel Disney+ plan at any time by calling Virgin Media or within 30 days of the end of your Offer Period through your MyVM app. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Charges applied to your Virgin Media bill & are subject to change. Eligibility: new or recontracting customers taking a Virgin Media broadband service on an 18-month contract, excludes Essential broadband. Must activate Disney+ within 14 days of receiving confirmation email. Must set up Disney+ account & agree to its terms of use. Cannot benefit from more than one offer period. Unless otherwise communicated to you, redeeming Disney+ through Virgin Media will not automatically cancel or suspend any Disney+ subscription offered directly by Disney or through another third party. It’s your responsibility to manage direct or third party subscriptions. © 2024 Disney and its related entities. Virgin Media service eligibility criteria applies which includes being a UK resident, 18+. See full terms here.
No setup fee
This promotion means you won’t pay the usual setup fee of £35. No setup fee is available on all bundles, broadband & phone, and broadband only packages. If you can set up using a Self-Install pack, but choose to use an engineer for the installation, you’ll still be charged £30 for this service.
These prices are for new customers only.
Virgin Media services are only available in eligible Virgin Media network areas. Virgin TV 360 and, for the time being, home phone are not available in new network expansion areas.
All of the products on this page are subject to survey, network capacity and a credit check.
Each service has a minimum contract length that’s shown in your basket.
If you take a bundle with both Virgin Media and O2, you’ll have separate contracts and bills – one for Virgin Media, and another for O2.
- Offers are subject to eligibility and availability.
- Read the terms on the Priority app or at o2.co.uk/terms
Get fast, reliable WiFi gliding through every room or money back
Eligible Virgin Fibre areas only. WiFi Guarantee available with M50 broadband or faster. £8p/m extra or included with Gig1, Gig2 or Volt. At least 30Mbps download speeds in every room or £100 one-off credit. Up to 3 WiFi Pods if needed. Exclusions & legal stuff apply.
†To verify, see: https://www.virginmedia.com/legal/awards. Best Broadband Experience Award: GWS network award based on national tests Dec ’23-May ’24 comparing major UK providers’ average scores in respect of speed, reliability, latency, packet loss & video streaming. User speed depends on broadband package choice. Virgin Fibre areas only. Best Combined Connectivity Experience: based on GWS test results Dec '23-May '24 comparing data connectivity performance of major UK mobile operators and their associated ISP partners to form a combined score across both mobile network and WiFi experience. Best in Test: based on umlaut Fixed Broadband Benchmark 2023 comparing major UK ISPs on download speed, upload speed, latency and stability. Uswitch Most Popular Broadband Provider: based on Uswitch consumer research Dec 2022 - Jan 2023 conducted by Opinium comparing broadband sales volumes and overall customer satisfaction of major UK ISP operators, split equally to form a combined score.