5 Reasons Why BT Infinity Triple Play Is Still Inferior To Virgin Media 50mbps Package

BT is finally trying to catch up with uber rival Virgin Media and although its 40mbps package appears to be affordable, one needs to careful weigh the pros and cons before committing to either solutions.

It is no secret that BT has been quietly building a package that can rival the likes of Sky and Virgin Media and with the recent demise of Tiscali, there has been a void left that a fourth triple play player could fill.

But Virgin Media's finest package, XXL Package, would still win, albeit narrowly, in a head-to-head against BT's Infinity Option 2. Option 1 is certainly not worth it as it is only around £3.50 cheaper than the more expensive option once you factor in the activation fee.

Although at the moment you can't create packages with Infinity, it can be safely assumed that the BT will try to sell it as a package. In its simplest form, with unlimited internet, we expect BT Infinity to cost £55.57 with the compulsory line rental, unlimited weekend calls, unlimited 40mbps broadband, a Vision+ Box (essentially a PVR) and two "bronze package" with a one of cost of £15, to which you'd have to add £125 if you don't have an existing BT landline or if you need to get reconnected. For the first year, the cost of the service would reach £681.84.

The nearest equivalent deal on Virgin Media would be their 50mb broadband bundle which comes with nearly 70 TV channels, 50mbps broadband and unlimited weekend UK landline calls.