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Virgin Media Broadband Size XXL (TV & Phone Bundle)Independent review with up to date prices, details and special offers for this package...
Virgin Media broadband review: Broadband: XXL (TV & Phone)THE UK's fastest broadband package comes with free installation, a top of the range wireless router and can be bundled with any home phone or TV packages... a great deal if you can get it. Already got Virgin TV or don't want it? Read the review of Virgin Media Broadband XXL standalone or as an ad-on to an existing Virgin TV service. Super-fast Broadband At 50Mbs Virgin Media's XXL package is the fastest broadband in the UK. If you're looking the best for broadband for streaming video, downloading and playing games or just browsing then this is it. Virgin are keen to demonstrate that their speeds are achievable and have teamed up with an independent broadband speed-checker to monitor their success. Like all broadband speeds, however, 50Mb is an 'up to' amount which is dependent on a number of factors. However, you won't be able to get Virgin Media XXL broadband unless you're in an area where high speeds are achievable. You can check your availability by putting your postcode into one of our search engines or when you go to sign up on Virgin's site. Virgin also offer a wireless router which will help to keep speeds high. A free Wireless Router Virgin Media also aim to help you by including a free top of the range wireless 'N' router. The 'N' router offers improved coverage, a better range and security encryption. Since poor wireless connection (along with many other factors) can conspire to slow down your broadband a high-class router really is indispensible. You will also get a free wireless 'N' router adaptor - which plugs into your USB - in case your existing wireless card doesn't work with the router. The actual broadband is pricey - £50 - and you will pay a small premium for not having a Virgin home phone line. With a landline the package is £35 plus £11 line rental, still £4 cheaper than the standalone broadband. For this unique product it could be that standalone will suit you. However, if you're looking to get a home phone or cable TV you could save money with a Virgin Media bundle. Phone and TV You can choose from a range of channels from 45 with the M package to 165 with XL, catch up and a range of on-demand packages come as standard. The Virgin Media home phone deals offer inclusive weekend (with M), evening and weekend (with L) and anytime (with XL). The standard line rental is £11 but doesn't include any calls (unless you take it with another service (broadband and/or TV) and then M is included free). This excludes calls to mobiles and to international and non-geographic numbers. Every chargeable call has a connection charge of 8.8p. When you have the Virgin L phone package you can get cheaper international or mobile calls for an extra £1.47 a month. Unlimited Downloads While other Virgin Media packages manage traffic in a fair use policy so that users who download or upload large amounts see their speeds throttled, the Virgin Media XXL package offers a truly unlimited service. While in theory throttling should only affect 5% of users Virgin Media's XXL promise is a great extra which ensures that you will able to make full use of your face-aching speeds. Free Installation Most installation including a manned installation and Quickstart install is free when you take Virgin Media XXL package with a bundle. Priority installation which is usually £60 is reduced to £30. Other Extras Included with Virgin Media's XXL broadband is PC Guard Total Anti-Virus which offers fairly comprehensive protection including a firewall. There is also an unlimited amount of online storage to back up all your files and 100 free photo prints every month. All in all, Virgin Media XXL broadband offers unbeatable speeds with great phone and TV packages to match.
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Remember, the customer reviews below are subjective (and are not the opinions of ChooseISP.co.uk).  mike latham from brighton writes... 07/12/2008 "I get all three of my services through VM, BB, TV and Phone with their VIP package. As regards their BB I always get over 18mb whatever time of day and it very rare I ever lose my connection, twice in one year each time for less than half hour. The only real drawback with VM is the Indian CS, some people terribly hard to understand, and they all read answers off a clipboard, best wait to business hours. Mind you it is improving, overall I'd give them 8/10." George from Dundee writes... 27/11/2008 "I have recently moved house and needed to phone Virgin Media several times but never once had to speak to an Indian call center. Although i have with BT. Service with VM is decent enough and there cables broadband is excellent. Have had to move to ADSL with them but have not tried it yet so can't comment on quality." Martin from London writes... 12/10/2007 "Signed up for Virgin Media XL Broadband 20Mb. I don't even get 1Mb most times, usually lower. The customer service is extremely poor and they are all based in India. There is no email based support, only 25p/min tech number." Gareth Snow from Worthing writes... 03/10/2007 "We recently had broadband, telephone and also TV installed from Virgin Media and they were excellent. Really good value for money. Also we have Virgin Media's V+ service which is superb!" S.J. from Manchester writes... 08/09/2007 "When Virgin Media was still Telewest it was great. Now the XL package is £37/month, with fair use policy introduced, the speeds are not consistent and the upload speed is ridiculous for todays isp's. The once free tech help is now 25p/min with 10p connection charge (to India!!). If I had a BT line I would try another broadband provider." Jason Hines from Epsom writes... 12/08/2007 "So far so very good. I signed up to the VirginMedia 3 for £30 bundle in April and so far have been amazed. I had heard bad stories but took the risk as they offer a moneyback guarantee. Thankfully I never had to use it. I still find it amazing that I get all this for £30. Highly recommended." Hazel Wykes from Birmingham writes... 11/08/2007 "We thought we'd give Virgin Media a try just to see how it compared but were so dissatified with it, that we changed back to BT. We are now on BT Total Broadband Option 3. Its top class, everything about it is excellent. It beats Virgin Media all round." |
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Broadband: XXL, TV: XL + Phone XL
