Virgin Media has launched a Black Friday broadband offer that bundles its M500 Fibre Broadband package with Netflix for an extra £2 a month, undercutting rival providers such as Sky. The core plan costs £24.99 a month on a 24-month contract and delivers average download speeds of 516Mbps.
What the Package Includes
The M500 Fibre Broadband plan offers average download speeds of 516Mbps and upload speeds of 52Mbps, making it suitable for households with multiple devices connected throughout the day. Virgin Media says the package is particularly suited to larger, device-heavy households, while those who mainly browse websites or check emails may find a slower plan sufficient.
One of the biggest attractions is the option to enjoy Netflix Standard with adverts, giving viewers access to films, documentaries and popular series ahead of the Christmas holidays. Netflix UK is expected to welcome new originals such as A Dog's Perfect Christmas, Tyler Perry's The Gospel of Christmas, The Christmas Switch, Guarding Stars, In a Holidaze, plus family titles like Gabby's Dollhouse: Makers and Bakers Holiday.
Pricing and Contract Terms
The broadband package is advertised at £24.99 a month for new customers, with no upfront setup fee. After the minimum 24-month term, the standard price is currently listed as £37.94 a month, although annual price increases can apply during the contract.
Virgin Media is not the only provider competing for customers this Black Friday. Sky's Ultimate TV and Full Fibre 500 package costs £40 a month on a 24-month contract, combining 500Mbps broadband with more than 130 television channels. The package includes Netflix Standard with adverts, Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic with adverts and other entertainment services. Sky also offers Essential TV with Full Fibre 500 for £32 a month, including Netflix, while its broadband-only Full Fibre 500 package is advertised at £26 a month.
Customer Reviews and Alternatives
Plusnet is promoting its own broadband packages, offering Full Fibre speeds ranging from approximately 74Mbps to 900Mbps. Its Full Fibre 500 package was recently advertised at £25.99 a month on a 24-month contract, with a £9.99 setup fee.
Virgin Media has been rated highly on Trustpilot, with one customer saying: "The team on the phone and installation were fantastic and I'm really happy with the service." Another added: "The service is amazing. Speeds are fabulous. I wanted a second streaming box. It was delivered the next day and everything was up and running and easy to set up."
A third shopper wrote: "Easy, and very good communication. I would recommend it as our previous broadband was giving us issues." Some disagreed, however, as one person wrote: "I have made so many complaints about the regular disconnection of broadband and TV. They put new cables and fixed it."
Another added: "I am quite happy with Virgin Media broadband, don't have many problems with them, the service is reliable and, if there are any issues, they are quickly fixed, with text updates letting me know what is happening. I just wish it was cheaper."
