IPTV vs Virgin Media: Is the £1,000 Annual Saving Real?
I compared my Virgin Media bill against a PrimeStream subscription. The results are shocking. Here is the 2026 cost and content breakdown.
Published: 3 February 2026
The Virgin Media "Price Hike"
If you're with Virgin, you know the drill. Every February, you get a letter saying your "Special Offer" has ended and your bill is jumping to £90 a month. I was tired of it, and I know you are too.
The Head-to-Head
| Feature | Virgin Media (Full Package) | PrimeStream IPTV |
|---------|-------------|----------|
| Monthly Cost | ~£85-£110 | Approx £4.60 (on annual plan) |
| Channel Count | 230ish | 30,000+ |
| 3 PM Kick-offs| NO | YES |
| Contract | 18 Months | ZERO |
Why IPTV Wins on Content
Virgin Media is limited by what they are "allowed" to show in the UK. We aren't. We give you the US, Canadian, and Australian feeds of the same channels. That means you get more sports, more movies, and more variety.
What about the Broadband?
A lot of people say "But my TV is part of my Virgin Broadband deal!". Even if you keep their broadband (which is decent), you can cancel the TV part and save £40-£60 a month. That pays for your entire IPTV subscription for the next three years.
The Bottom Line
Virgin Media is a legacy service with legacy prices. If you have decent internet, there is simply no rational reason to keep paying them £1,000 a year for 200 channels. Join the switch today.
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