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94,867 homes in Belfast can now get Virgin Media Full Fibre broadband

Big news Belfast! Virgin Media Full Fibre has arrived at a total of 94,867 homes in the Belfast area as part of our ongoing full fibre network expansion across the UK. Here’s the craic

By Virgin Media Edit

Published
18 August 2025

A total of 94,867 homes* in Belfast can now benefit from Virgin Media full-fibre gigabit broadband, featuring symmetrical broadband speeds of up to 2Gbps – our fastest speed yet.

If you live in Belfast, you can now sign up to our full-fibre gigabit broadband, which brings download speeds of up to 2Gbps (2,000Mbps) and the option for symmetrical upload speeds just as fast. Aye, you read that right – 2 gig!

You’ll also get top-notch WiFi that reaches every room, and the option to bundle in class TV packages with things like Sky Sports, Sky Cinema, and Netflix. So, whether you’re working from home, streaming box sets, or gaming late into the night, things just got a whole lot quicker.


What’s full fibre, anyway?

Full fibre broadband means fibre optic cables run the whole way to your Belfast home – not just to the cabinet at the end of your street. That brings you faster speeds and a more stable connection, even when the whole house is online. Virgin Media Full Fibre comes with speeds up to 2Gbps and intelligent WiFi tech that helps keep every room connected and online.

Our full fibre rollout in Belfast is part of our goal to deliver high-speed full fibre (FTTP) connections across the UK. We’ve already reached a total of two million premises passed and ready for service, and we're continuously expanding and improving our network to give you the latest and greatest broadband technology.

This comes as Virgin Media O2 continues to lead Britain’s gigabit charge with speeds of 1,000Mbps+ available across our entire network. We invest £2 billion a year in our networks and services and are also in the process of upgrading our entire fixed network to full-fibre technology over the coming years.


What does this mean for our broadband in Belfast?  

Basically, it means homes across Belfast can get faster broadband, bigger entertainment options, and new Virgin Media services at home! We’re talking speeds that can handle a house full of people all online at one, plus top-notch WiFi that reaches every room. You’ll also get access to all the benefits you’re used to, like:

  • Hyperfast gigabit broadband Virgin Media Gigabit Broadband is our fastest broadband yet, featuring gigabit speeds of up to 2Gbps in your area.

  • Symmetrical broadband speeds – our full-fibre broadband comes with the option to get symmetrical download and upload speeds of up to 2Gbps. That's lightning-fast!

  • TV streaming and entertainment  Virgin Media’s flexible TV bundles combine live TV, on-demand apps, and streaming subscriptions in a single package for your home.

  • Volt benefits with Virgin Media O2 – Our broadband and O2 SIM bundles with Volt combine ultrafast Virgin Media broadband with O2’s mobile network to give you better value and fast and reliable connectivity in the UK and beyond. Read our Volt guide to learn more.

Along with our ultrafast broadband network, Virgin Media O2’s mobile network covers 99% of the nation’s population with 4G, and we’re always rolling out 5G services to bring the latest mobile connectivity to more parts of the country.

O2 is the only mobile network operator not to have reintroduced roaming fees in Europe and customers can save week-in week-out through Priority – our reward scheme which gives exclusive access to offers, prize draws, competitions, and presale tickets.


What broadband speed can I get in Belfast?

That depends where you’re at in Belfast! Our broadband speeds start at 132Mbps with the M125 package, and go right up to a lightning-fast 2Gbps with Gig2, our full-fibre option. The actual broadband speed you can get depends on what broadband connection is available in the specific area you live in.

If you’re unsure what’s available where you are, just stick your postcode into our broadband checker to see all the broadband speed options you can get in your home.

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Why Switch to Virgin Media Broadband?

If you’re after fast full fibre speeds and a broadband connection you can rely on, we've got you covered. Whether you’re streaming shows, gaming online, working from home, or running a small business – our full fibre broadband keeps your internet hyper-fast not matter how many people are online.

There's also no setup fees with us, and with One Touch Switching, you don’t even have to lift a finger. Upgrading to gigabit speeds in Belfast has never been easier.

Ready to get sorted? Have a nosy at our broadband deals and pop in your postcode to see what’s on offer in your neck of the woods.

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Virgin Media services are only available in eligible Virgin Media network areas. All of the products on this page are subject to survey, network capacity and a credit check.

*Number of homes added to our full-fibre network in Belfast in 2025 as of June.