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Virginmedia.com
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Virginmedia.com is operated by Virgin Media. The domain runs 2 mail exchanges and SMTP is responsive, with 2 of 3 authentication standards in place.
Safe to Send
RISK
22
/100
Low
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SOC 2 Type II
GDPR
CCPA
99.7% Accuracy
Disposable
No
Persistent addresses, not throwaway
SMTP Live
Yes
Mail server responds to SMTP handshake
MX Records
2
Mail exchangers
Mail Exchange (MX) Records for virginmedia.com Mail Exchange records. They tell other mail servers which hosts are responsible for receiving email at this domain, in priority order. Lower priority numbers are tried first.
#5
mxin5.virginmedia.com 84.116.6.18
Reachable
#10
mxin10.virginmedia.com 84.116.6.18
Reachable
SMTP Handshake
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. We open a live SMTP connection to the primary MX and read the greeting banner. A response confirms the mail server is alive and accepting connections.
Responsive
BANNER220 mx7-prd-nl1-vmo.edge.unified.services mx7-prd-nl1-vmo.edge.unified.services ESMTP server ready
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
virginmedia.com Email Authentication SPF · DKIM · DMARC
SPF
Sender Policy Framework. A DNS record listing which servers are allowed to send mail for this domain. Receivers reject or flag mail from unauthorized servers.
Pass
TXTv=spf1 include:_spf.virginmedia.com ~all
Authorized senders are defined and pass SPF policy.
DKIM
DomainKeys Identified Mail. The sending server cryptographically signs outbound mail with a private key, and receivers verify the signature using a public key in DNS.
Missing
No DKIM signature detected on common selectors for virginmedia.com.
No DKIM signature was detected. Receivers cannot verify the integrity of outbound mail.
DMARC
Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance. Tells receivers what to do when SPF or DKIM checks fail: none, quarantine, or reject.
Reject
TXTv=DMARC1; p=reject; sp=reject; rua=mailto:jn2qdxcl@ag.eu.dmarcadvisor.com; ruf=mailto:jn2qdxcl@fr.eu.dmarcadvisor.com;
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.
virginmedia.com Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
RegistrarNOM-IQ Ltd dba Com Laude
IANA ID470
RegisteredFebruary 27, 1999
Last UpdatedJanuary 31, 2026
ExpiresFebruary 26, 2027
Age27 years
TLD.com
Authoritative Nameservers (4)
- ns1.virginmedia.net
- ns2.virginmedia.net
- ns3.virginmedia.net
- ns4.virginmedia.net
Registrant
Hidden by registrar privacy service
Technical Contact
Hidden by registrar privacy service
About this Domain
About virginmedia.com
virginmedia.com is a UK ISP domain from Virgin Media, one of the UK's largest broadband and cable providers now part of Virgin Media O2 (Liberty Global/Telefonica). Based in London, Virgin Media provides broadband, TV, and phone services to millions of UK households.
virginmedia.com implements SPF and DKIM authentication. Compliant with UK GDPR.
The mail servers enforce recipient verification and reject invalid addresses. The domain does not function as catch-all.
For delivery, authenticate with SPF and DKIM. Follow UK email regulations.
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Common Questions About virginmedia.com
Is virginmedia.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. virginmedia.com is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as ISP Email Provider operated by Virgin Media and addresses on virginmedia.com are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid virginmedia.com mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a virginmedia.com email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a virginmedia.com email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @virginmedia.com mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against virginmedia.com's mail servers, confirming whether the mailbox exists, is reachable, and is safe to send to. No email is ever delivered during the check.
Can I check if a virginmedia.com email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to virginmedia.com's mail server, opens an SMTP session, and queries the mailbox using the RCPT TO command without ever transmitting an actual email. The server's response confirms whether the virginmedia.com mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for virginmedia.com?
virginmedia.com currently publishes 2 mail exchange (MX) records. The primary MX is mxin5.virginmedia.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a virginmedia.com address. The full list with priorities and IP addresses is in the MX Records panel above. MX records tell sending servers where to route email for virginmedia.com.
Does virginmedia.com use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
virginmedia.com has 2 of the 3 standard email authentication records in place: SPF, and DMARC (policy: reject). Adding the missing layer(s) would tighten anti-spoofing protection and improve deliverability for legitimate virginmedia.com mail.
Why do emails to virginmedia.com bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from virginmedia.com usually fall into three buckets: the mailbox doesn't exist (5xx user unknown), the inbox is full, or your sending domain isn't authenticated to virginmedia.com's satisfaction. The fastest fix is to run each address through a free email verifier before you send, and to make sure your own SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are configured correctly so virginmedia.com's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of virginmedia.com email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of virginmedia.com addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, virginmedia.com catch-all detection, role-account detection, and disposable-domain matching. Results typically come back within minutes and previously-failed addresses on your blacklist are reprocessed for free. For continuous high-volume needs, see our unlimited email verification API.
Is it safe to accept signups from virginmedia.com email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. virginmedia.com is a legitimate email service and signups from @virginmedia.com behave like any other real user. Pipe each address through a real-time email verifier API at the moment of signup to catch typos and dead mailboxes, but there is no need to block virginmedia.com by default.
What email format does virginmedia.com use for usernames?
Most virginmedia.com mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@virginmedia.com, firstinitiallast@virginmedia.com, or first@virginmedia.com, but the actual local-part rules depend on Virgin Media. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @virginmedia.com address exists is to run it through a free email verification tool. Guessing patterns will produce a high bounce rate and damage your sender reputation.
How is the virginmedia.com risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for virginmedia.com combines disposable-domain classification, mail-server reachability, MX record presence and depth, SPF / DKIM / DMARC enforcement, DMARC policy strength, SMTP banner response, and domain age. Lower scores mean safer to send to. Disposable domains are pinned at the high end of the scale. The virginmedia.com score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is virginmedia.com a valid email domain?
Yes, virginmedia.com is a valid email domain provided by Virgin Media to its internet service subscribers.
Is virginmedia.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, virginmedia.com is an ISP email domain from Virgin Media, provided to subscribers as part of their internet service package.
What mail server does virginmedia.com use?
virginmedia.com uses mail servers operated by Virgin Media. Check the MX records section above for details.
Can I send marketing emails to virginmedia.com addresses?
Yes, with opt-in consent. ISP email addresses may become inactive if the subscriber cancels service. Regular list verification helps maintain deliverability.
How do I verify an email address at virginmedia.com?
ISP email addresses at virginmedia.com can be verified via SMTP checks. Addresses can become invalid when subscribers change providers.