Black Friday Broadband Deals 2026: Why Virgin Media Is the Smart Choice

The best Black Friday broadband deals combine a low monthly price with fast, reliable speeds you will actually get at peak times. This Black Friday, Virgin Media is offering 500Mb broadband for €30 a month, 500Mb broadband with Core TV for €40 a month, and a SIM for €9.99 a month when you take broadband. Virgin Media was also ranked the fastest internet provider in Ireland by Ookla for the first half of 2025.

Black Friday falls on Friday 27 November this year, and broadband is one of the few deals that keeps saving you money long after the weekend is over. A good deal on a sofa is a one-off. A good deal on broadband pays off every month. Here is how to spot a genuinely good offer, and why Virgin Media's Black Friday line-up is worth a close look.

Virgin Media's Black Friday offers are built around its 500Mb broadband, a speed that comfortably handles a busy household of streamers, gamers and remote workers. You can take it on its own, bundle it with TV, or add a SIM to bring your mobile bill down too.

Both broadband deals run on the same 500Mb connection, which comes with 50Mb upload speeds. That upload figure matters more than most people think: it is what keeps your video calls sharp, your cloud backups moving and your game uploads quick.

If you want everything in one place, Virgin Media's TV and broadband packages pair 500Mb broadband with Core TV for €40 a month. Already sorted for TV? Standalone broadband packages start at €30 a month this Black Friday.

The cheapest headline price is not always the best deal. Before you sign up for any broadband offer this Black Friday, run through these checks.

1. Check what is available at your address. Prices mean nothing if the service can't reach your home. Enter your Eircode on the provider's site before you compare.

2. Look at the price after the offer ends. Most broadband deals are introductory. Read the terms to see what you will pay once the offer period is over, and how long the contract runs.

3. Compare speed per euro, not just price. A slightly cheaper deal at a fraction of the speed can cost you more in buffering, dropped calls and frustration.

4. Check upload speed as well as download. If anyone in your home works remotely, streams to Twitch or backs up photos to the cloud, upload speed matters.

5. Ask how speeds hold up at peak times. Evenings are when everyone streams at once. Look for a provider that publishes what speeds you can expect at peak, not just the maximum.

6. Factor in bundles. Adding TV or mobile to the same provider can bring the total household cost down. Add up your current broadband, TV and mobile bills and compare the total.

7. Know your cooling-off rights. In Ireland, if you buy online or by phone you usually have 14 days to cancel without penalty.

Virgin Media ticks every box on that checklist, and the Black Friday prices make it an easy decision.

Value for money

At €30 a month for 500Mb, Virgin Media's Black Friday broadband deal gives you serious speed for the price. Bundle Core TV for an extra €10, and add a SIM for €9.99, and your broadband, TV and mobile can all sit with one provider on one bill. Virgin Media's SIM only deals are only €9.99 a month for new customers who take broadband, so the more you bundle, the more you save.

Independently rated for speed

Virgin Media was named the fastest internet provider in Ireland by Ookla for the first half of 2025, with a median download speed of 269.47Mbps. The nPerf 2025 barometer for Irish fixed broadband also ranked Virgin Media joint first overall, leading on both download and upload speeds.

Virgin Media is also clear about what you can expect at busy times. For its 500Mb product, Virgin Media states that more than 90% of 500Mb customers get at least 490Mbps at peak time. You can check your own connection at any time with Virgin Media's broadband speed test.

If you need even more speed, Virgin Media also offers 1Gb, 2Gb and 5Gb broadband. Serious gamers can explore Virgin Media's broadband for gaming.

Reliable, with WiFi in every room

Virgin Media runs its own network, with 99.9% network reliability. Strong broadband to the door is only half the story, though. Thick walls and attic offices can leave WiFi blackspots. That is where Virgin Media's WiFi Guarantee comes in. For €5 a month, you get Smart WiFi Pods that use mesh technology to spread your signal around the house. Virgin Media guarantees a WiFi download speed of at least 30Mbps in every room, or you get a €150 credit on your bill.

Installation that fits around you

Where your home already has a Virgin Media connection, you can usually self-install with a kit. If self-install isn't available at your address, a Red House technician will set you up at no extra charge. Red House technicians are WiFi specialists who make sure your broadband reaches where you need it. You can also book a Red House visit as a premium install for a one-off €50.

Support when you need it

Virgin Media customers can manage their account, check bills and get help through the My Virgin Media app, by calling 1908, or in a Virgin Media store. Virgin Media also publishes a Code of Practice setting out what happens if your speeds aren't what you signed up for, including the right to change your service, a discount, or leaving without an early termination fee.

The right deal depends on how your home uses the internet, TV and mobile.

• Streamers, gamers and remote workers: 500Mb broadband for €30 a month gives everyone room to stream, game and video call at the same time.

• Families who want everything on one bill: 500Mb broadband with Core TV for €40 a month keeps broadband and TV together, with one provider to deal with.

• Anyone paying too much for mobile: take Virgin Media broadband and add a SIM for €9.99 a month.

• Existing Virgin Media broadband customers: you can try a Virgin Media SIM for €9.99 for a full month.

What is the best Black Friday broadband deal from Virgin Media?

Virgin Media's headline Black Friday broadband deal is 500Mb broadband for €30 a month. You can add Core TV for a total of €40 a month.

Is 500Mb broadband fast enough for my home?

For most households, yes. 500Mb with 50Mb upload handles several 4K streams, online gaming and video calls at the same time.

Can I get a Virgin Media SIM for €9.99 if I'm already a customer?

Existing Virgin Media broadband customers can get a SIM for €9.99 for a full month. New customers pay €9.99 a month for the SIM when they take Virgin Media broadband.

Do I need an engineer to install Virgin Media broadband?

Not always. If your home has had Virgin Media before, you can usually self-install. If not, a Red House technician sets you up at no extra charge.

When does Black Friday 2026 fall?

Black Friday is on Friday 27 November 2026, with Cyber Monday on 30 November. But Virgin Media's Black Friday sale kicks off on November 5th!

Black Friday is the moment to lock in a better broadband deal, and Virgin Media pairs low prices with independently rated speed. Check what's available at your Eircode and browse Virgin Media's broadband packages, TV and broadband packages and SIM only deals before the offers end.

T&Cs apply. Subject to availability.

• Ookla Ireland H1 2025 Connectivity Report, via techbuzzireland (30 Sep 2025)

• nPerf 2025 fixed broadband barometer, via techbuzzireland (11 Jan 2026)

• Virgin Media broadband T&Cs: peak speeds, Red House, WiFi Guarantee price

• Virgin Media: How to choose a broadband provider (99.9% reliability)

• Virgin Media WiFi Guarantee terms 2026 (30Mbps, €150 credit)