Virgin Media Volt Gig1 Fibre Broadband
1130 Mbps download / 104 Mbps upload + O2 Mobile SIM
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Compare Volt Gig1 Bundle Options
Choose the perfect combination of **gigabit broadband** and **O2 mobile** for your needs. The highlighted bundle is the featured **Volt Gig1** package.
Gig1 Fibre + Netflix
Average 1130 Mbps
1130 Mbps
104 Mbps
- •1130 Mbps broadband
- •Netflix (Standard with Ads)
- •No mobile included
18 month contract
£78.00/month
Volt Gig1 + 10GB O2 SIM
Average 1130 Mbps
1130 Mbps
104 Mbps
- •Average download speed 1130 Mbps
- •10GB O2 SIM with 5G
- •Unlimited calls & texts
- •Hub 5 WiFi 6 router included
- •O2 Priority perks included
- •Potential speed boost to 1362 Mbps
18 month contract
£89.00/month
Volt Gig1 Unlimited SIM
Average 1130 Mbps
1130 Mbps
104 Mbps
- •Unlimited mobile data
- •5G ready SIM
- •Maximum Volt benefits
18 month contract
£99.00/month
Monthly price increases each April by RPI + 3.9%. After 18 months, out-of-contract prices apply.
What is Volt Gig1 Fibre Broadband?
Volt Gig1 Fibre Broadband is Virgin Media O2's premium bundle that combines their fastest widely-available broadband - Gig1 with 1130 Mbps speeds - with an O2 mobile SIM for complete home and mobile connectivity.
The Volt branding represents Virgin Media O2's converged offering, born from the merger of Virgin Media and O2. When you take both a Virgin Media broadband package and an O2 mobile plan, you unlock exclusive Volt benefits that neither service offers alone.
With Volt Gig1, you get the UK's fastest widely-available broadband at 1130 Mbps - faster than BT's Full Fibre 900, Sky Gigafast, and most competitors. The bundle includes the Hub 5 router with WiFi 6 technology for maximum wireless performance, plus your choice of O2 mobile data from 4GB to unlimited.
The real power of Volt comes from the exclusive benefits: potential broadband speed boosts (up to 1362 Mbps in some areas), doubled mobile data on eligible O2 plans, O2 Priority perks, and the convenience of managing both services through a single Virgin Media O2 account.
Virgin Media O2
Volt Gig1 Bundle
1130 Mbps Broadband
Up to 1362 Mbps with Volt boost
Hub 5 WiFi 6 Router
Maximum wireless performance
18 Month Contract
Broadband & Mobile Combined
Perfect For Large Households
5+ people, multiple 4K streams
5G Ready O2 SIM
O2 Priority perks included
Why Choose Volt Gig1 Fibre Broadband?
Average download speeds of 1130 Mbps - one of the UK's fastest widely available broadband options.
Exclusive Volt benefits when combining Gig1 with an O2 mobile plan - including potential speed boosts.
Hub 5 with WiFi 6 technology for maximum wireless performance and whole-home coverage.
O2 Priority access with exclusive perks, presale tickets, and special offers included.
WiFi Guarantee with WiFi Max - at least 30 Mbps in every room or receive a £100 bill credit.
Exclusive Volt Benefits with Gig1
Broadband Speed Boost
Eligible Volt customers can receive a speed boost from 1130 Mbps up to 1362 Mbps - that's an extra 232 Mbps at no additional cost, depending on your O2 mobile plan tier.
Double Mobile Data
O2 Pay Monthly customers on eligible plans get their mobile data doubled when combining with Virgin Media broadband. Turn 10GB into 20GB, or maximise your data allowance.
O2 Priority Perks
Access exclusive rewards including presale tickets for major events, free coffee at Caffe Nero, restaurant discounts, and VIP experiences you can't buy elsewhere.
WiFi Guarantee
Get at least 30 Mbps in every room or receive a £100 bill credit. Volt customers also get up to 3 WiFi Pods at no extra cost to enhance coverage throughout your home.
One Simple Bill
Manage both your broadband and mobile through a single Virgin Media O2 account. One bill, one customer service contact, complete convenience for your digital life.
EU Roaming Included
Use your O2 mobile allowance in EU destinations at no extra cost. Stay connected when travelling without worrying about expensive roaming charges.
Volt Gig1 vs Other Gigabit Options
How does Volt Gig1 Fibre Broadband compare to other gigabit packages? See why combining broadband with O2 mobile delivers unmatched value.
| Feature | Volt Gig1 | Gig1 Only | BT Full Fibre 900 | Sky Gigafast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Download Speed | 1130-1362 Mbps | 1130 Mbps | 900 Mbps | 900 Mbps |
| Upload Speed | 104 Mbps | 104 Mbps | ~110 Mbps | ~90 Mbps |
| Mobile SIM Included | Yes (O2) | No | No | No |
| Speed Boost Available | Yes (+232 Mbps) | No | No | No |
| WiFi Guarantee | 30 Mbps every room | 30 Mbps every room | Speed Guarantee | Wall-to-Wall WiFi |
| Router | Hub 5 (WiFi 6) | Hub 5 (WiFi 6) | Smart Hub 2 | Sky Broadband Hub |
| Contract Length | 18 months | 18 months | 24 months | 24 months |
Perfect for Large Households
Volt Gig1 Fibre Broadband is designed for busy households where everyone is online simultaneously. With 1130 Mbps (potentially boosted to 1362 Mbps), you have more than enough bandwidth for:
- Multiple 4K and 8K streams running simultaneously without buffering
- Online gaming with low latency while others stream or work
- Multiple video calls for working from home without quality drops
- Smart home devices - cameras, doorbells, thermostats all connected
- Large game downloads completing in minutes, not hours
The included O2 SIM means you stay connected when away from home WiFi, with the same unified account managing both services.
Volt Gig1 Fibre Broadband: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Fastest widely-available broadband (1130-1362 Mbps with boost)
- Exclusive Volt benefits not available with broadband-only
- Hub 5 with WiFi 6 technology for superior wireless coverage
- O2 mobile SIM with 5G and unlimited calls/texts included
- Doubled mobile data on eligible O2 plans
- O2 Priority perks including presale tickets and discounts
- WiFi Guarantee with free WiFi Pods if needed
- Single bill and account for both services
- Shorter 18-month contract vs 24 months with competitors
Cons
- Upload speed (104 Mbps) isn't symmetrical like some full-fibre rivals
- Requires both broadband and O2 mobile to get Volt benefits
- Coverage limited to ~55% of UK homes on Virgin Media network
- Annual price increases (RPI + 3.9% from April each year)
- Out-of-contract prices significantly higher than introductory rates
- Speed boost availability depends on your specific O2 plan
Hub 5 WiFi 6 Router Included
Every Volt Gig1 Fibre Broadband bundle includes the Virgin Media Hub 5 - their most advanced router featuring WiFi 6 technology for maximum wireless performance throughout your home.
WiFi 6 delivers faster speeds to more devices simultaneously, with reduced latency and interference. Tests show the Hub 5 achieving WiFi speeds up to 850 Mbps even at reasonable distances from the router.
Combined with Virgin Media's WiFi Guarantee, you're promised at least 30 Mbps in every room - or you receive a £100 bill credit and up to 3 free WiFi Pods to enhance coverage. The Hub 5 also includes Intelligent WiFi technology that automatically optimises channel usage and steers devices to the faster 5 GHz band.
Volt Gig1 Bundle Benefits
- ✓1130 Mbps Download Speed: True gigabit broadband for the most demanding households with multiple 4K streams, gaming, and working from home.
- ✓Potential Speed Boost: Volt customers may receive a speed boost to up to 1362 Mbps depending on their O2 mobile plan.
- ✓Hub 5 WiFi 6 Router: Virgin Media's most advanced router for superior coverage and performance throughout your home.
- ✓O2 Mobile Data: Choose from 10GB to unlimited data with 5G connectivity on O2's award-winning network.
- ✓O2 Priority Access: Exclusive perks, presale tickets for events, and special offers just for O2 customers.
- ✓Double Mobile Data: Eligible O2 Pay Monthly customers get doubled mobile data as a Volt benefit.
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Volt Gig1 Pricing Breakdown
Volt Gig1 Fibre Broadband: FAQs
What is Volt Gig1 Fibre Broadband?
Volt Gig1 Fibre Broadband is Virgin Media O2's premium bundle that combines Gig1 broadband (1130 Mbps) with an O2 mobile SIM. The 'Volt' branding represents exclusive benefits you get when taking both services together, including potential speed boosts, doubled mobile data, and O2 Priority perks.
How fast is Volt Gig1 compared to regular Gig1?
Regular Gig1 delivers 1130 Mbps download speeds. With Volt Gig1, eligible customers can receive a speed boost up to 1362 Mbps - that's an extra 232 Mbps at no additional cost. The exact boost depends on your O2 mobile plan tier.
Do I need an O2 mobile contract to get Volt benefits?
Yes, to unlock Volt benefits including speed boosts and doubled mobile data, you need both a Virgin Media broadband package and an O2 mobile plan. The Volt bundles include an O2 SIM as part of the package, so you get both services in one convenient bundle.
What O2 mobile data options are available with Volt Gig1?
Volt Gig1 bundles typically include options from 4GB to unlimited O2 mobile data. All SIMs include unlimited calls and texts, 5G connectivity where available, and O2 Priority perks. Eligible plans also qualify for doubled data as a Volt benefit.
Is Volt Gig1 worth it compared to Gig1 broadband only?
If you need both broadband and mobile, Volt Gig1 offers excellent value. You get the potential for faster speeds (up to 1362 Mbps), doubled mobile data, O2 Priority perks, and the convenience of one bill - often at a lower combined cost than buying services separately.
Can I keep my current mobile number with Volt?
Yes, you can transfer your existing mobile number to your new O2 SIM when signing up for a Volt bundle. Virgin Media O2 will guide you through the PAC code transfer process during signup.
What router comes with Volt Gig1?
Volt Gig1 includes the Hub 5 router with WiFi 6 technology - Virgin Media's most advanced router. It provides faster WiFi speeds (up to 850 Mbps), better range, and improved performance with multiple devices. The WiFi Guarantee ensures 30 Mbps in every room.
Is Volt Gig1 available in my area?
Volt Gig1 is available wherever Virgin Media's network reaches - approximately 55% of UK homes. You can check availability by entering your postcode on Virgin Media's website. If not currently available, you can register interest for future expansion.
