Verdict: IPTV offers significantly more content at a fraction of Virgin Media's cost.
Virgin Media bundles broadband and TV, which can look like good value until you separate the two: the TV package alone adds a substantial monthly cost on top of the broadband line, on a long fixed-term contract with an early-exit fee. IPTV carries far more content for a fraction of that, with no contract and no engineer visit. This page compares the two on total cost, channel and sports coverage, and picture quality.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Virgin Media | ApolloGroupTV |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | CA$85–CA$170+/month | ✓ From $19.99/month |
| Contract | 18-month minimum | ✓ No contract |
| Channels | 200–300 channels | ✓ 55,000+ channels |
| 4K Content | Limited (V6 box) | ✓ Full 4K UHD |
| Sports Coverage | ESPN via add-on | ✓ All sports included |
| VOD Library | Virgin Movies (paid) | ✓ 180,000+ VOD free |
| Installation | Engineer visit required | ✓ No installation needed |
| Device Support | Virgin TV box only | ✓ Any device |
| Cancel Anytime | No — exit fees apply | ✓ Yes — no fees |
| Broadband Bundled | Yes (often required) | Use any broadband |
The Real Cost of Virgin Media TV
Virgin Media bills themselves as affordable — but the full TV package adds up quickly:
Virgin Media (TV + Broadband)
- Broadband (M500)CA$64/mo
- TV (Big Bundle)CA$50/mo
- ESPN add-onCA$37/mo
- TotalCA$153/mo
- Per yearCA$1,836/yr
ApolloGroupTV + Any Broadband
- Budget broadband (100 Mbps)~CA$34/mo
- ApolloGroupTV$19.99/mo
- Sports, VOD, 4KIncluded
- Total~CA$59/mo
- Per year~CA$714/yr
Potential saving: CA$1,122+/year by switching from Virgin Media to ApolloGroupTV + budget broadband.
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