Broadband comparison
YouFibre vs Virgin Media broadband
On price rises, YouFibre is cheaper: over a 24-month contract starting now, Virgin Media’s rises add £96 more.
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Which is cheaper?
It depends on your address and the offers of the day — the deals below are for your postcode. Add each provider’s rises: YouFibre £0, Virgin Media +£96 over 24 months.
Can I switch between them easily?
Yes. With One Touch Switch you only contact the new provider, even between Openreach, Virgin Media and full fibre networks.
What should I compare?
The 24-month total including rises, the speed guaranteed at your address, and set-up costs.
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- Rises over 24 months: £0 vs +£96
- Social tariff: yes vs yes
- Complaints: – vs 6 per 100k
Live deals from both providers for your postcode appear below.
YouFibre and Virgin Media side by side
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|---|---|---|
| Network | Netomnia’s own full fibre (up to 8Gb), about 3 million premises in 150+ towns | Its own cable and full fibre network (with nexfibre): 18.8 million premises, all gigabit-capable |
| Contract | 24 months (from July 2026), or monthly at a higher price | 24 months; 30-day contracts on M125–M500 at a higher price |
| Price rises | No rises on fixed-term contracts (terms 7.4); monthly plans rise by CPI each year | +£4 a month every April (contracts from 2 October 2025), applied to promotional prices too; Essential plans exempt |
| Added over 24 months | £0 | +£96 |
| Social tariff | YOU 50 £16.99 (50Mb symmetric), 12 months, for a wide list of benefits | Essential Broadband £12.50 (15Mb) and Essential Plus £20 (54Mb), 30-day, no rises or fees; new and existing customers |
| Credit check | Yes (terms 7.11) | Usually a soft check; a deposit is possible after a refusal |
| Set-up | £0 installation and activation; Wi-Fi 7 router; buy-out of your old contract up to £300 | £0 with QuickStart self-install (engineer £30) |
| Leaving early | The remaining amount less avoided costs, plus VAT; monthly plans have none | Early Disconnection Fee of about 78–96% of the remaining payments, no cap; 30 days’ notice |
| Guarantees | No formal speed guarantee | WiFi Max £8 a month (free with Gig1/Gig2): 30Mb in every room or £100 credit |
| Ofcom complaints per 100k | Not reported | 6 |
Verdict
On price rises, YouFibre is cheaper: over a 24-month contract starting now, Virgin Media’s rises add £96 more. Network matters — YouFibre: Netomnia’s own full fibre (up to 8Gb), about 3 million premises in 150+ towns. Virgin Media: Its own cable and full fibre network (with nexfibre): 18.8 million premises, all gigabit-capable. Check which reaches your address.
Facts checked 24 October 2026 · YouFibre review · Virgin Media review
YouFibre and Virgin Media deals at your address
FAQ
Common questions
Is YouFibre or Virgin Media cheaper?
On price rises, YouFibre is cheaper: over a 24-month contract starting now, Virgin Media’s rises add £96 more. Starting prices change often, so check both at your postcode.
Which has fewer complaints?
Ofcom doesn’t publish comparable figures for both, or they are level.
Do YouFibre and Virgin Media have social tariffs?
YouFibre: YOU 50 £16.99 (50Mb symmetric), 12 months, for a wide list of benefits. Virgin Media: Essential Broadband £12.50 (15Mb) and Essential Plus £20 (54Mb), 30-day, no rises or fees; new and existing customers.