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King of Stream vs Virgin Media

Virgin Media sells TV and broadband together over its own cable network. That makes a straight price comparison tricky, so this page sets out what each one includes before comparing what you pay.

The honest short version

Virgin Media's TV and broadband bundles start from £31.99 a month on a 24-month term. That price includes your broadband, so you cannot compare it directly with a TV-only service.

King of Stream is TV only: £59.99 for 12 months on one screen, paid once, used over the broadband you already have from any provider. If you are happy with your current broadband, add its cost to ours and compare that with Virgin's bundle.

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Virgin Media vs King of Stream, side by side

King of Stream vs Virgin Media compared feature by feature
Compared on	Virgin Media	King of Stream
Starting price	From £31.99 a month on a 24-month term, with broadband	£59.99 for 12 months, or £9.99 for one month (1 screen), TV only
Broadband	Included, on Virgin Media's network	Use any UK broadband provider
How you pay	Monthly, for the length of the contract	One payment per plan, never renews automatically
Contract	24 months for the advertised price, with 30 days' notice to leave	None. The plan simply ends
Availability	Only where Virgin Media's network reaches	Anywhere in the UK with broadband
Screens at once	Extra rooms usually need extra boxes or add-ons	1 to 5 screens, chosen when you order
Equipment	Virgin Media TV box and router	Devices you already own, with any IPTV player app
Try before you commit	Statutory cancellation rights	7-day money-back guarantee on every plan
Support	Phone, online and engineer visits	Setup instructions written for your device, plus email help

Virgin Media prices are the starting prices shown on its own website on 6 November 2026. They can change at any time, so check the provider's website for today's price.

Why King of Stream suits most homes better

Keep the broadband provider you already have, or choose any you like.
No 24-month contract and nothing that renews by itself.
Works anywhere in the UK, not only in Virgin Media areas.
Add screens by choosing a plan, rather than renting extra boxes.

When Virgin Media may suit you better

You want broadband and TV on one bill from one company.
You live on Virgin Media's network and want its fast cable broadband anyway.
You prefer a set-top box with built-in recording and an engineer to set it up.

Our verdict

If you are choosing broadband and TV together and live on Virgin's network, its bundle is convenient. If your broadband is already sorted, King of Stream adds live TV, films and box sets for a far smaller yearly cost and no contract.

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Virgin Media vs King of Stream: common questions

Is King of Stream cheaper than Virgin Media?

For TV alone, yes. Virgin Media's bundle includes broadband, so compare its price with King of Stream plus what you pay for broadband. For most households with existing broadband, King of Stream costs less over a year.

Can I use King of Stream with Virgin Media broadband?

Yes. King of Stream works with any UK broadband, including Virgin Media's.

Do I need to return Virgin Media equipment if I switch?

Usually yes for TV boxes when you cancel the TV part. Virgin Media will tell you what to return. If you keep its broadband, you keep the router. Our switching guide explains the steps.

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Source: Virgin Media's website (virginmedia.com), broadband and TV bundles, checked 6 November 2026. Virgin Media is a trademark of its owner. King of Stream is not affiliated with or endorsed by Virgin Media. This comparison is our own, based on publicly available information.