Virgin Media broadband comparison: why toob is the provider for you
switch to toob for ultrafast speeds at lower prices
why toob is the best alternative to Virgin Media
With toob, you can enjoy faster speeds, lower prices and no in-contract price hikes. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of why more and more people are choosing our ultrafast full-fibre:
save over £200 with toob
Why pay more for less? You could save over £200 when you cancel Virgin Media and switch to toob’s ultrafast 900 Mbps contract. That’s a saving of over £10 a month!
no in-contract price rises
Virgin Media customers face hefty price hikes every year. With toob, we’ll never put your price up whilst you’re in-contract – that’s our #toobpromise.
ultrafast 900 Mbps full-fibre
Unlike Virgin Media, our ultrafast full-fibre offers symmetrical download and upload speeds. It’s a win-win!
Virgin Media vs. toob: how we outperform
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|---|---|---|
| product | home900 | Gig1 Fibre |
| download speed | 900 Mbps | 1130 Mbps |
| upload speed | 900 Mbps | 104 Mbps |
| annual price increases | no | yes |
| monthly cost | £25* | £37.99 |
| contract length | 18 months | 18 months |
| total contract cost (excl. price rises) | £450 | £683 |
savings of over £200 when you choose toob
* information taken from provider websites, correct as of 8th May 2025.
Join thousands of happy customers who have cancelled their Virgin Media broadband and are already benefiting from toob’s ultrafast, affordable and reliable broadband service. Don’t settle for less – make the change today!
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how easy is it to switch to toob?
If you’re looking to cancel your Virgin Media broadband or you're out of contract, you could be set up with better broadband from toob in no time! And with the help of One Touch Switch, we’ll even take the hassle of switching off your hands.
check your
postcode
Use our postcode checker to make sure we can service your home.
place your
order
If you’d like to use One Touch Switch, choose ‘I’m happy for toob to manage the switch’ when ordering.
find your Virgin
contract number
Have your Virgin contract information as we’ll need this to manage your switch to toob.
sit back
and relax!
Leave it with us! We’ll work with Virgin Media to close your account while you await installation.
Step-by-step guide on how to check for your contract end date if your existing provider is Virgin Media.
1: Log into your online account through the Virgin Media website. You can find the log in option on the Virgin Media homepage under ‘My Account’.
2: Once logged in, a box titled ‘Latest Bill’ will be displayed which will have a ‘View Contract’ option in the bottom left hand corner
3: Once selected, a new page will load with confirmation of your contract start date. The minimum contract length will also be displayed.
When we ask for evidence of your existing providers’ contract end date, you’ll need to screenshot this page (which can be done on a laptop or smartphone) and reply to our email with this screenshot as an attachment.
Virgin Media broadband comparison: common questions
With toob, you can make the most of:
- a lower price: £25 a month vs. £37.99 a month
- no in-contract price rises: Virgin Media increases prices annually; toob doesn’t
- symmetrical speeds: 900 Mbps download and 900 Mbps upload speed
- superior reliability: toob delivers 100% full-fibre broadband – the UK’s most reliable broadband technology whereas Virgin’s Gig1 product is not
Join 80,000 toob customers who already know we’re the best alternative broadband provider!
information lifted from provider website and correct as of 8th May 2025. comparing toob home900 18 month product against Virgin Media Gig1 Fibre 18 month product.
Cancelling your Virgin Media broadband is easy when you switch to toob. With the help of One Touch Switch, our dedicated team will handle the hassle of contacting Virgin Media. Just opt in to One Touch Switch when ordering your toob broadband package.
Switching to toob is simple – and we’ll even handle the cancellation process for with Virgin Media for you!
- check your contract end date: You can find this in your Virgin Media online account or on your latest bill
- choose toob: sign up by checking your postcode, and we’ll arrange the switch with minimal disruption to your service
- sit back and relax: we’ll keep you updated every step of the way as we transfer your service to toob
Step-by-step guide on how to check for your contract end date if your existing provider is Virgin Media.
- Log into your online account through the Virgin Media website. You can find the log in option on the Virgin Media homepage under ‘My Account’.
- Once logged in, a box titled ‘Latest Bill’ will be displayed which will have a ‘View Contract’ option in the bottom left hand corner
- Once selected, a new page will load with confirmation of your contract start date. The minimum contract length will also be displayed.
When we ask for evidence of your existing providers’ contract end date, you’ll need to screenshot this page (which can be done on a laptop or smartphone) and reply to our email with this screenshot as an attachment.
At toob, we focus entirely on delivering the fastest, most reliable full-fibre broadband at the best price. Unlike Virgin Media, we don’t bundle TV or phone packages, giving you the freedom to choose streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, or NOW TV and save money by paying only for what you actually use. You can also stream terrestrial channels from the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 directly from most modern TVs – whether live or on catch-up!
toob’s full-fibre broadband doesn’t require a traditional telephone line, making our service more efficient and cost-effective. Many of our customers use mobile phones or internet-based services like Zoom or WhatsApp for calls, saving them money and hassle.
If you’d prefer to keep your landline, this can be arranged through our partner, Vonage. They offer a service at an additional cost which gives you access to a landline through your internet connection.
To find out more about retaining your landline, call our friendly and knowledgeable team on 023 9300 9300.
If you switch to toob today, you’ll be able to make the most of our limited time offer! Get toob today for just £25 a month* (usually £29!) on an 18 month contract. To find out more, click here.
You can also refer friends to toob via our refer a friend scheme. If the person you’ve referred signs up, you’ll each get a £25 voucher. There’s also no limit to the number of people you can refer – result!
For many of our locations, you can get your broadband installed in a matter of weeks and can select a date that best suits you at checkout. Where this option isn’t offered to you, rest assured we’ll still look to connect you as quickly as possible so you can start benefitting from our fantastic service promptly. One of the team we’ll reach out to agree a convenient time after you order.