UK multiplay operator Virgin Media has completed what it says is the nation’s biggest ever gigabit switch-on with nearly 3 million homes in London and across Northern Ireland now able to benefit from next-generation connectivity. Residents living in the areas can now make the most of Virgin Media’s Gig1 broadband, which it says is more […]
Virgin Media says it is successfully navigating through the Covid-19 pandemic and is investing in digital and in innovation. The UK and Ireland cable operator is delivering broadband, video and fixed-line telephony services to 6 million customers, and mobile services to 3.5 million subscribers at September 30th 2020. Virgin Media says it expects to emerge […]
Virgin Media has collaborated with Google Nest to trial a range of Smart Home products that can be added to customers’ existing packages. Three bundles are available that include Google’s Nest Hub, cameras and doorbell products – all powered by Virgin Media’s ultrafast broadband. The Google Next Hub includes a touchscreen display and speaker allowing […]
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has made a request to the European Commission to refer the proposed merger of Virgin Media and Virgin Mobile with O2 to the CMA for investigation. Liberty Global plc (Liberty) owns Virgin Media and Virgin Mobile in the UK, and Telefónica S.A. (Telefónica) owns O2. Liberty and Telefónica […]
Virgin Media Ireland has announced the arrival of Virgin TV 360, a new connected entertainment platform which Virgin says delivers its most advanced and innovative TV service yet. Underpinned by Virgin Media’s ultrafast broadband connectivity, this new platform gives viewers an all-encompassing TV experience on all their screens, backed by new functionality including Voice Search […]
Virgin Media has added kids app, Hopster, to its TV platform to help parents keep preschoolers entertained at home. Designed for kids aged two to six, Hopster provides a safe, ad-free environment for youngsters to learn through stories – featuring family-favourite classics such as Pingu and Sesame Street, educational shows like Monster Math Squad and […]
Virgin Media will broadcast Roland-Garros event in 4K with High Dynamic Range (HDR) when Eurosport’s coverage of the tournament starts on September 27th. With limited spectators allowed to watch the French Open inside the stadium, Virgin Media will provide the highest picture quality possible for viewers. Roland-Garros will run for two weeks until October 11th. […]
Moonbug Entertainment, the global digital media company, is partnering with Virgin Media to expand its children’s programming in the UK. Ten new shows will air on Virgin Media’s TV platform starting in mid-October. The programmes set to air include Blippi, Little Baby Bum, Playtime with Twinkle, Go Buster, Toddler Fun Learning, Digley and Dazey, Dr […]
Virgin Media has demonstrated the power and capability of its fibre-rich network by successfully delivering next-generation 2.2Gbps broadband speeds to homes in Thatcham, Berkshire through a real-world trial. The multi-gigabit speeds – 34 times faster than the UK’s average broadband speeds – have been delivered via Virgin Media’s existing, future-proof cable network using broadband technology […]
Virgin Media has added YouTube Kids to its TV platform. The app, which is available to all Virgin Media customers with a V6 set top box, allows parents to customise the experience to suit their children’s needs and preferences. This includes different content settings for preschoolers, younger, or older kids, and the ability to block […]