alternatives to Virgin Media: toob vs Virgin Media
broadband comparison that’s simple, switch to toob for ultrafast speeds at lower prices
why toob is the best alternative to Virgin Media
If you’re looking for the best alternative to Virgin Media, with toob you can enjoy faster speeds, lower prices and no in-contract price rises. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of why over 125,000 people are choosing toob’s ultrafast full-fibre:
save over £140 with toob
Why pay more for less? You could save £140 when you cancel Virgin Media and switch to toob’s ultrafast 900 Mbps contract.
no in-contract price rises
Virgin Media customers face hefty price hikes every year. Lock in with toob to enjoy fixed price broadband for 18 months
ultrafast 900 Mbps full-fibre
Unlike Virgin Media, our ultrafast full-fibre offers symmetrical download and upload speeds. It’s a win-win!
toob vs Virgin Media: the affordable alternative
compare Virgin Media against toob’s affordable, ultrafast 900 Mbps service
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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 | £32.99 |
| contract length | 18 months | 24 months |
| total contract cost (excl. price rises) | £450 | £791.76 |
savings of over £140 when you choose toob
Join thousands of happy customers who have cancelled their Virgin Media to make the switch to toob’s ultrafast, affordable and reliable broadband service.
Don’t settle for less – make the change today!
savings of £143.82 based on first 18 months of service on Virgin Media Gig1 Fibre Broadband 24 month contract price of £32.99 a month when compared to toob home900 18 month contract price of £25 a month.
information taken from provider websites, correct as of 2nd January 2026.
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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. £32.99 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 over 125,000 toob customers who already know we’re the best alternative broadband provider!
information lifted from provider website and correct as of 2nd January 2026. comparing toob home900 18 month product against Virgin Media Gig1 Fibre 24 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
toob offer faster upload speeds than Virgin Media when you compare our home900 product against their Gig1 Fibre product. At toob we offer symmetrical speeds, this means you get the same download and upload speed of 900 Mbps. In comparison, Virgin’s upload speed on their Gig1 Fibre product is 104 Mbps.
It’s confusing when trying to compare broadband because you’ll typically find that the product speed stated by internet providers is their download speed so you have to check the small print for upload speeds! That’s why at toob we keep things simple with symmetrical speeds.
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!
The benefit of full-fibre broadband means it doesn’t require a traditional telephone line, this is important with the existing landline network being switched off. making our service more efficient and cost-effective. Many of our customers use mobile phones or internet-based services like FaceTime or WhatsApp for calls, saving them money and hassle.
If you’d prefer to keep your landline, this can be arranged through our partner, Phonely. They offer a service at an additional cost which gives you access to a landline through your internet connection. You can reach out to Phonely directly to retain your landline.
You can also call Phonely on 0800 112 5008.
Join toob today for just £25 a month on an 18 month contract.
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.