Virgin Media Broadband Size XXL (TV & Phone Bundle)

• The UK's fastest broadband - up to 50Mb!
• Inclusive calls and a huge range of TV channels
• Free wireless N router when you sign up online
• Twice as fast as any other broadband 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.

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 a recent OFCOM report confirmed that 50Mb are likely to get their money's worth - far more so than with ADSL broadband.

Like all broadband speeds, 50Mb is an 'up to' amount which is dependent on a number of factors but he report recorded average peak time speeds of 31.8 to 35.2M and an off-peak average of 45.9 to 47.4Mb which makes this deal by far the UK's fastest.

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.

A little more detail...

Broadband		Special Note...
Package:	Size: XXL	-
Connection:	Cable	-
Max Speed:	Up to 50Mb
Usage Limit:	Unlimited	Totally unlimited - no fair use policy.
Totally Unlimited:	No	24/7
Hardware:	Wireless N Router & Adaptor	-
Internet Security:	Included free	PCGuard Total package (which includes PCguard features as well as extra Anti-Spyware, Identify Theft Protection and Parental Control features)
Online Gaming:	All major consoles supported	This is without doubt the best broadband package for online gaming

Home Phone
Summary:	Optional choice of call plans Optional Virgin Media line rental
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TV
Summary:	Optional choice of Virgin TV
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