Virgin Media is offering a free 43-inch LG Ultra HD smart TV, valued at £249.99, to customers who sign up for selected broadband and television packages by July 1, 2026. The promotion covers four bundles, starting at £47.99 per month for the Cinema package, which includes 362Mbps fibre broadband, over 200 TV channels, Netflix, Sky Cinema HD, and Sky Atlantic. Alternatively, customers can opt for £125 in bill credit instead of the TV.
Available Packages and Pricing
The Cinema bundle is designed for households with four to six people and more than ten devices. For sports fans, the Sport bundle at £57.99 per month replaces Sky Cinema with all nine Sky Sports channels, covering the Premier League, EFL, Formula One, golf, tennis, and more. The Sport + Cinema bundle at £67.99 per month combines all channels with faster 516Mbps broadband. The top-tier Max Volt bundle at £79.99 per month offers 1,130Mbps speeds, over 230 channels, Netflix, Sky Cinema HD, Sky Sports HD, Sky Atlantic, and an O2 Classic Plan SIM with unlimited data, minutes, and texts.
Contract Terms and Considerations
All promotional offers require a 24-month minimum contract, with an annual price increase of £4 per month each April 1. Virgin Media's TV boxes are streaming devices that rely on home Wi-Fi, not traditional aerials. Customers should check availability by entering their postcode on Virgin's website before the offer expires.
For comparison, Sky has reintroduced its Essential TV and Full Fibre 300Mbps package at £35 per month, though it does not include a free TV. Sky also offers up to £300 towards switching charges for customers mid-contract. Both providers' annual price increases are a notable drawback, with higher monthly costs from 2027 onward.
According to the Express, customers considering Virgin's plans should compare their current broadband and TV costs to determine overall value. For those solely seeking faster broadband, Plusnet (owned by BT) offers fibre broadband from £24.99 per month, using the Openreach network that often covers areas where Virgin is unavailable.
