If you live in a Virgin cable TV area then Virgin Media TV is one way to enjoy the digital TV revolution. It can be taken as a standalone TV package, as part of a TV and broadband package or as part of a triple Virgin Media TV, broadband and phone package.
Virgin Media TV packages
However you decide to subscribe to Virgin's TV service it has some fantastic features, a good choice of channels, a range of set-top boxes and comes with access to on-demand content including full seasons of TV shows, HD movies and 3D documentaries.
The Virgin Media V HD box
When you subscribe to Virgin's TV service you’ll be supplied with a one of a Virgin set-top box. The box you will receive will depend upon the package that you have signed up for, and upon your monthly subscription charge.
The standard Virgin Media set-top box is called the Virgin V HD Box. It’s this piece of kit that decodes the digital TV signal coming down the fibre optic cable into your home as well as acting as the conduit through which you can access the world of Virgin on-demand movies and TV shows.
Virgin Media TiVo
For a more complete Virgin TV experience you should consider the Virgin Media TiVo, which is far more than a simple set-top box. The Virgin TiVo still delivers all of your chosen package’s channels and also unlocks the world of on-demand content but it also acts as a digital TV recorder – and it is a recorder like no other that ever came before it.
With a Virgin Media TiVo powering your cable TV package you can pause and rewind live TV programmes, and record up to three channels at a time. It will even let you schedule the recording of every episode of a series with just the press of a button, which is just perfect for soap fans. But that’s not all.
Your TiVo will keep an eye out for new programmes starring your favourite actors, or from your favourite genres. And incredibly, it will even automatically record new TV shows that it thinks you will like based on your previous viewing habits.
Give it a hand with it’s recommendations by giving each automatic recording up to three “thumbs ups” or “thumbs downs” and it will work even harder to make sure you get to know about the best new shows that you may otherwise have missed.
Virgin TV channels
There are three TV packages from Virgin. The higher your subscription charge the more channels you will have access to. As this is a digital TV service all subscribers will get access to the full range of Freeview channels as standard.
With Virgin Media TV M+ you can enjoy 75+ digital TV channels through your Virgin V box. These include all of the Freeview offerings plus a handful of pay-TV only channels including Sky1, Sky Living and British Eurosport.
Virgin Media TV L is the intermediate TV package. It features 115+ channels including all the Freeview channels plus subscription favourites Sky1, Sky Living, VH1 and SyFy.
The ultimate Virgin Media TV package is Virgin Media TV XL. This includes a whopping 175+ digital TV channels including Sky1, VH1, SyFy, Comedy Central, MTV, FX, Disney and the much-loved sports channel ESPN.
Virgin Media HD
The fantastic news for those wanting to make the leap to HD is that whichever set-top box your subscription comes with it will be HD-ready. TV M and TV L customers can enjoy 6 bonus Freeview HD channels, which includes BBC One HD, FilmFour HD and ITV1 HD while TV XL customers can receive 23 HD channels including EuroSport HD, FX HD, Sky1 HD and SyFy HD.
And once you’ve made the leap to Virgin HD a whole world of high definition movies and programmes will be yours to enjoy. And if you’ve got the necessary equipment you can even enjoy on demand 3D movies in the comfort of your own home.
Can I get Virgin TV in my area?
The Virgin Media network now extends to over half of all the homes in the UK. The easiest way to find out if Virgin Media operates in your area is to use our free postcode checker at the top of this page. We’ll be able to show you a list of all Virgin Media TV packages available in your area. Your postcode is completely safe. We will never share it with any, for any reason – guaranteed.
What's the cheapest Virgin TV package?
Virgin Media TV packages start from just £6 per month but defining the cheapest packages depends on several factors including the number of channels, set top box, services and if you require a phone line. The best way to find the cheapest Virgin TV deal is to use our comparison listings above.
