Virgin Media Student Broadband Deals
Virgin Media is gearing up for summertime when they roll out exclusive student broadband deals, perfect for those embarking on their academic journey.
To take advantage of these deals, students must have a valid university email address ending in ‘ac.uk’.
Why Virgin Media Student Broadband?
Designed specifically for student life, Virgin Media student broadband deals come with shorter 30 day or 12 month contracts that align with the academic year, providing flexibility and convenience.
These student broadband packages offer a range of speeds to cater to various needs, from M125 with an average download speed of 132Mbps to M500, boasting an impressive 516Mbps.
One of the standout features of Virgin Media’s student broadband deals is the 30-day flexibility option.
Ideal for students living in short-term accommodations, these contracts allow easy cancellation with just 30 days’ notice. This ensures that students only pay for the service when they need it.
Additionally, Volt deals come with Priority from O2 for students. Through the Priority app, students can enjoy early access to thousands of gigs, exclusive rewards, daily treats, and more, all at no extra cost.
Virgin Media Student Discount
It’s worth noting that while there are no exclusive discounts for students on standard home broadband packages, you can still find discounts and vouchers when buying online from our website.
Don’t miss our exclusive offers: Free setup and a £95 Amazon voucher on select plans listed below. 18 month contract applies.
| Package | Details | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| M125 broadband only |
Avg. download speed 132Mbps Avg. upload speed 20Mbps |
£26.50 |
| M250 broadband only |
Avg. download speed 264Mbps Avg. upload speed 25Mbps |
£30.50 |
| M350 broadband only |
Avg. download speed 362Mbps Avg. upload speed 36Mbps |
£34.50 |
| M500 broadband only |
Avg. download speed 516Mbps Avg. upload speed 36Mbps |
£38.50 |
How fast and reliable is Virgin Media broadband?
Fibre optic broadband from Virgin Media is more than 5 times faster speeds than the regular ADSL & FTTC broadband. Great option when you need to share broadband with other users, download & upload huge volumes of information, when multiple devices need to be connected to internet at the same time to stream TV shows & videos and play games online.
Virgin Media fibre optic broadband offers a range of plans with an average speed of 54Mb/108Mb/213Mb/362Mb/516Mb/1130 and you can also bundle broadband with other services like phone and TV.
M50 fibre broadband with 54Mbps speeds will enable you to download a DVD movie (5GB) in less than 20 minutes and you will need just half of this duration to download the same movie at 132Mbps speeds (M125 fibre)
M250 and M350 which offer an average speed of 264Mbps and 362Mbps respectively are ideal for a group with more than 10 users, for streaming 4K ultra HD videos and gaming.
Is Virgin Media student broadband unlimited?
All Virgin Media student packages come with unlimited usage and are not subject to any fair usage limit means you can download unlimited volume of data or music albums or movies without any fears to hit any hidden limits.
However, your download speeds may be slowed down at peak times, when you make excessive downloads or uploads when they hit thresholds set by Virgin’s traffic management policy which applies to usage only during peak times.
To avoid being hit by peak time restrictions, Virgin advises that heavy downloaders use off-peak times for downloading large files or movies.
Ultra fast wireless broadband via Virgin Media Super Hub
You can connect wifi enabled devices such as laptops, tablets, smartphones and games consoles to the web using Virgin Media Super Hub 3.0 wireless router.
Offered free of cost with broadband packages, Super Hub 3.0 is a dual band, WiFi router which can handle ultras fast speeds of up to 450Mbps. It also comes with Intelligent WiFi feature to improve signal in any room in the student house.
Digital TV and HD channels
Virgin Media TV offers more than 300 channels and plenty of HD channels with 1 TB Virgin TV 360 box. You can add premium channels like Sky, Sports, BT Sport and Sky Cinema as add-ons.
TV & broadband bundles allow you to choose your preferred speed – 54Mb or 132Mb or 264Mb or 362 Mb or 516 Mb..
TV bundles also come with inclusive weekend calls or anytime calls
Virgin Media home phone
If you want a landline with calls included, you can choose a broadband and phone plan or a TV package with broadband and phone. You get Weekend Chatter (weekend calls in the UK) and Anytime chatter (anytime UK calls) as per the plan.
Weekend Chatter come with free calls to UK landlines ( 01, 02 and 03), 0870 numbers and Virgin Mobile numbers during Saturdays & Sundays. Usual call charges will apply when a call exceeds 60 minutes. You can hang up and redial before 60 minutes to enjoy free call rates.
Anytime Chatter includes free anytime calls to UK landlines ( 01, 02 and 03), 0870 numbers and Virgin Mobile numbers
Free Extras
If you’re a Virgin Media broadband customer, you can access public WiFi networks available across the UK.
Virgin Media also offers some useful apps – Virgin Media Connect and Virgin TV Go. The Connect app allows you to make cheaper calls from your mobile while the latter allows you to watch Virgin TV on your mobile or tablet.
Check Virgin Media’s Coverage In Your Area
Before you buy a Virgin student broadband package, make sure it is available your area. You can check availability by using our postcode checker.