Virgin Media Business vs Zen:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Zen had more branded searches than Virgin Media Business among business broadband providers in the United Kingdom. Zen had about 33,100 branded searches, while Virgin Media Business had 8,100. Zen made up 44.1% of all business broadband provider searches we track, and Virgin Media Business accounted for 10.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about business broadband providers, Virgin Media Business appeared in three of the five answers and Zen in two. Virgin Media Business and Zen were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Zen, about 4 searches for every 1 for Virgin Media Business
Who does AI mention more?
Virgin Media Business, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Zen in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top business broadband providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Virgin Media Business was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Zen was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Virgin Media Business and Zen were each listed first in two of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
BT Business1st- Zen2nd
- Virgin Media Business3rd
Vodafone4th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- BT Business4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Vodafone4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Virgin Media Business3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Zen2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about business broadband providers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best business broadband provider in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which UK business broadband provider is most reliable?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Who offers the fastest business broadband in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“business broadband”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“leased line”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 23, 2026.
Is Virgin Media Business or Zen more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Virgin Media Business and Zen by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four business broadband providers we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Zen, Virgin Media Business. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Zen | BT Business | Virgin Media Business | Vodafone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.3% | 50.2% | 12.5% | 3% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.3% | 46.4% | 13.6% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.9% | 45.5% | 13.8% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 38% | 45.5% | 13.9% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.7% | 46.4% | 11.6% | 3.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.2% | 37.9% | 11.5% | 3.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.8% | 43% | 10.7% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 40.4% | 46.9% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.6% | 47.2% | 9.9% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.5% | 43.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.5% | 39% | 9.7% | 2.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.1% | 41.9% | 10.8% | 3.2% |
How has the Virgin Media Business and Zen comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Zen was ahead of Virgin Media Business in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Virgin Media Business’ share of searches among business broadband providers in the United Kingdom moved from 12.5% to 10.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zen’s share of searches among business broadband providers in the United Kingdom moved from 34.3% to 44.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom business broadband providers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Virgin Media Business gained share of searches among business broadband providers in the United Kingdom, from 9.7% to 10.8%.
In September 2026, Zen lost share of searches among business broadband providers in the United Kingdom, from 48.5% to 44.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Virgin Media Business’ and Zen’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Virgin Media Business
1 branded search term
- virgin media business
Zen
1 branded search term
- zen internet
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