Virgin Media is giving away free iPads - but only for a limited time
Virgin Media is back with one of it's most popular deals, which bags shoppers an Apple iPad for free. The catch being consumers will have to sign up to its package, but it drops the £200 price of the 65GB 9th Gen iPad model to £0, so we've rounded up the deal to see if it's worth buying.
A standout offer for any UK consumers looking to upgrade their broadband and TV plans. Customers who pick Virgin's broadband and TV package will receive the 64GB Apple device at no extra cost - you can buy here.
This deal is part of the provider's Mega Volt Package, a combined plan that includes internet access and television services. Subscribers will get high-speed broadband, mobile data, and a range of TV channels for a straightforward monthly fee.
This comprehensive package, ideal for busy households, and is priced at £88.99 per month. Although customers will have to commit to an 18-month long contract.
The 64GB iPad 9th Gen model, typically valued at £200, will then arrive as part of the plan for free - a deal not currently available elsewhere. This isn't the first time we've seen this offer; it's an upgrade from previous free bill credit deals, with the provider last promoting this deal in March.
This isn't Apple's latest device (it's a 2021 model), it boasts a 10.2-inch screen, a robust processor for speed, and remains compatible with Apple's keyboard case and Apple Pencil. Meanwhile, Amazon's newer 10th Gen iPad deal is also worth considering - here.
Alternatively, Sky Mobile doesn't offer a free device with its plans, but it does have the much more recent 2024 iPad Pro 13-inch M4 on a cost-splitting plan, now available for £34 a month.
Returning to Virgin's enticing offer, here's a detailed breakdown of what customers receive with the bundle. Here's everything included in the Mega Volt package.
What's included on the Mega Volt package?
The plan includes Gigabit speed broadband. This includes Virgin Media's fastest broadband, Gig1 Fibre, offering customers an average download speed of 1130Mbps. This also comes with WiFi guarantee of 30Mbps in every room, if not shoppers will get a £100 refund.
The TV part of the plan has more than 250 channels and includes a standard Netflix subscription. Sky Sports HD and Sky Cinema HD at no additional cost are included too. The Mega Volt package also comes with a 250GB O2 SIM which includes data roaming of up to 25GB, with 75 worldwide locations like the USA, Australia and 49 EY destinations on the list.
At £88.99 per month on an 18-month contract, it's clear this isn't a small investment, particularly if you're only interested in the free iPad - in which case, it might not be worth it and we'd suggest shopping around. However, if you're in need of a new TV and broadband plan, the complimentary iPad is certainly a bonus.
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