Virgin Media has revived its popular TV giveaway, offering a complimentary 43-inch LG Ultra HD smart TV valued at £249.99 to new customers who subscribe to one of its TV and broadband packages. The promotion coincides with the FIFA World Cup knockout stages, aiming to attract football enthusiasts looking to upgrade their home viewing experience.
Deal Details and Packages
New customers can claim the free LG TV by registering for one of four Virgin TV and broadband bundles: Cinema, Sport, Sport + Cinema, and Max Volt. Each package includes over 200 TV channels, a free Netflix Standard with Adverts subscription, and fibre broadband with speeds up to 1,130Mbps. Alternatively, customers can opt for a £125 bill credit instead of the TV.
The £47.99 Cinema bundle offers Sky Cinema channels and 362Mbps broadband. The £57.99 Sport bundle replaces Sky Cinema with Sky Sports, providing coverage of the Premier League, EFL, Formula 1, and more. The £67.99 Sport + Cinema bundle combines both and boosts broadband to 516Mbps. The top-tier Max Volt bundle at £79.99 includes all features plus 1,130Mbps broadband and an unlimited O2 SIM card.
Time Running Out and Price Increases
The free LG TV offer expires at 11.59pm on Wednesday, July 1. Virgin Media applies annual price increases, with most packages rising by £4 from April 2027, and the Max Volt bundle increasing by £6.50. The new One Touch Switch scheme simplifies switching providers, allowing customers to sign up without contacting their old provider.
Customer Feedback
Virgin Media has received positive reviews on Trustpilot, with many customers praising the service. One reviewer stated: 'Virgin have been excellent. I’m working from home and struggled initially with poor broadband. Moved to Virgin and haven’t had any issues at all. My other half is very happy because he can watch football without any frustrating buffering.' Another commented: 'We’ve been with Virgin Media for a year and are very pleased with the service, it’s been fantastic to have all the sports channels as we love football. I was able to get a great deal, 10 out of 10.'
Some customers noted minor drawbacks, such as installation delays. One reviewer said: 'Just for stars due to the time from contracting to installing.' However, another reported a smooth process: 'Great installation, minimum disruption, engineers all friendly and quick.'
Competing Offers
Sky is also offering incentives, including free subscriptions to Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, and Hayu with its Ultimate TV and 300Mbps Full Fibre Broadband package at £41 per month, with Sky Sports available for an additional £20. Amazon has launched a dedicated World Cup store with discounts on smart TVs, such as the 55-inch Hisense 4K Ultra HD Smart TV AI TV at £279 (was £359).
