Virgin Media M500 Cinema
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Sky Cinema HD + Netflix Bundle - December 2025
516 Mbps download / 52 Mbps uploadfrom £59.99/month
Article Summary
Updated pricing for December 2025 - £59.99/month for ultrafast cinema experience
516Mbps average download speeds with Hub 5 WiFi 6 router
All 11 Sky Cinema HD channels with new movie premieres weekly
Netflix Standard with Ads included at no extra cost
Over 1,000 movies available on-demand anytime
Article Summary
Updated pricing for December 2025 - £59.99/month for ultrafast cinema experience
516Mbps average download speeds with Hub 5 WiFi 6 router
All 11 Sky Cinema HD channels with new movie premieres weekly
Netflix Standard with Ads included at no extra cost
Over 1,000 movies available on-demand anytime
Compare M500 Cinema Bundle Options - December 2025
Compare the M500 Cinema bundle with M350 and Gig1 alternatives
M350 Cinema + Netflix
362 Mbps average
362 Mbps
52 Mbps
- •362Mbps download speed
- •All 11 Sky Cinema HD channels
- •Mega TV (200+ channels)
- •Netflix Standard with Ads
18 month contract
M500 Cinema + Netflix
516 Mbps average
516 Mbps
52 Mbps
- •516Mbps ultrafast speed
- •All 11 Sky Cinema HD channels
- •Mega TV (200+ channels)
- •Netflix Standard with Ads
- •Hub 5 WiFi 6 router
- •Virgin TV 360 Box
18 month contract
Gig1 Cinema + Netflix
1130 Mbps average
1130 Mbps
104 Mbps
- •Gigabit 1130Mbps speed
- •All 11 Sky Cinema HD channels
- •Mega TV (200+ channels)
- •Netflix included
- •Hub 5 WiFi 6 router
18 month contract
Why Choose M500 for Your Cinema Experience?
Ultrafast 4K Streaming
With 516 Mbps download speeds, you can stream movies in stunning 4K HDR quality on multiple TVs simultaneously without any buffering. While 4K streaming requires around 25 Mbps per stream, M500 gives you 20x that capacity - meaning everyone in your household can enjoy their own movie night without compromising quality.
The Hub 5 router with WiFi 6 technology ensures strong wireless coverage throughout your home, so even devices in bedrooms and garden offices receive a stable, fast connection for streaming.
All 11 Sky Cinema Channels
Sky Cinema HD delivers 11 dedicated movie channels broadcasting 24/7: Premiere, Hits, Greats, Action, Comedy, Thriller, Drama, Family, Animation, Sci-Fi & Horror, and Select. New theatrical releases premiere 4-6 months after cinema release - faster than most streaming services.
Plus access over 1,000 movies on-demand through the Virgin TV 360 box. No rental fees, no waiting - just browse and watch whenever you want. Combined with Netflix, you have thousands of films and shows at your fingertips.
M500 Cinema: Pros and Cons
Advantages
- 516Mbps ultrafast speeds for buffer-free 4K streaming
- Hub 5 WiFi 6 router included (better than M350's Hub 4)
- All 11 Sky Cinema HD channels with weekly premieres
- Over 1,000 movies on-demand with no rental fees
- Netflix Standard with Ads included
- Mega TV package with 200+ channels
- Virgin TV 360 box with 6-show recording
- FREE setup and installation
Considerations
- £59.99/month is £7 more than M350 Cinema
- Netflix tier has ads (upgrade available separately)
- No Sky Sports included - choose Sport bundle instead
- 18-month minimum contract commitment
- Price rises to £108/month after contract
- Annual price increase each April
- Requires Virgin Media coverage area
M500 Cinema Bundle Benefits
- ✓516 Mbps Average Download Speed: Ultrafast speeds for streaming movies in 4K on multiple devices simultaneously.
- ✓All 11 Sky Cinema HD Channels: Watch the latest blockbusters, premieres, classics, and genre channels 24/7.
- ✓Mega TV Package: Over 200 channels including premium Sky entertainment and drama channels.
- ✓Netflix Standard with Ads: Netflix subscription included at no extra cost for even more content.
- ✓Hub 5 WiFi 6 Router: The latest WiFi technology for superior coverage throughout your home.
- ✓Unlimited On-Demand Movies: Access over 1,000 movies in the Sky Cinema on-demand library anytime.