Virgin Media 2026 price increases: what are my options?

How are Virgin Media's prices changing?

Virgin Media increase their broadband prices in April, but the amount your bill will rise depends when you signed up or last-renewed your broadband contract.

Virgin Media prise increases - 2026

What is the Retail Price Index (CPI)?

The RPI tracks inflation by comparing the cost of goods and services including housing, food, and energy. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publish a new RPI number each month.

Virgin Media base their annual inflation-linked price rises based on January's RPI plus 3.9%.

The RPI in January 2026 was 3.8%. Adding 3.9%, Virgin Media customers with inflation-linked broadband price rises will see their bills rise by 7.7%.

Which Virgin Media customers are affected?

Virgin Media's annual price increases affect the majority of its customers. The price increases are written into the contracts, so the only way to avoid them is to switch to a new provider, who likely has their own annual price increases.

If you're out of contract or coming near to the end, you can use MoneySuperMarket to find a better broadband deal. On MoneySuperMarket you can save £172^{^} when you switch broadband provider.

Are there exceptions?

Virgin Media's social tariff, Essential Broadband, is unaffected.

Find out more about social broadband tariffs and whether you're eligible for one here.

Can I cancel my contract because of a price hike?

You can cancel your contract, but check how much this will cost you in termination or exit fees, which will be set out in the terms and conditions you agreed to when you signed up.

If you're at or beyond the end of your minimum contract term you can cancel and find a new broadband deal without incurring those costs. If this is you, you can compare broadband deals on MoneySuperMarket to see if you can get a better deal.