Virgin Media customers will receive a free upgrade to a lesser-known, cheaper TV service
ONE of Virgin Media's lesser-known TV products has received a free upgrade, bringing its channel count to more than 100.
Virgin Media streaming relies on broadband and Wi-Fi to deliver channels to homes.
The service is cheaper than the company's long-running cable TV offering.
It was first unveiled in 2022 as a competitor to Sky Glass and Sky Stream, both of which swap satellite for internet TV.
We'll continue to introduce even more exciting updates and features throughout the year, so stay tuned
David Bouchier
Stream from Virgin Media can be added to an existing Virgin Broadband subscription.
The telecom giant has announced that customers can now access more than 100 channels, including a range of HD and +1 options, at no extra cost.
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In addition to new channels arriving, there have also been some changes to the My Watchlist feature.
The company says it has expanded to give customers access to the content they love from a variety of sources, all in one place – from streaming services to their favorite channel.
This means that with the click of a button you can save programs to watch now or later, with the saved content available to watch at a later time via My Watchlist, which is now in the menu options bar.
There's also an upgrade for Sky Sports subscribers.
Virgin TV 360 customers and, for the first time ever, Stream customers can experience HD match selection, with in-game football and F1 summaries, as well as access to the latest news and highlights.
“We are constantly looking for ways to improve our TV offering and add value for our customers,” said David Bouchier, Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2.
“With more than 100 channels now available on Stream, as well as the enhancement of My Watchlist and improved red button access, our customers can enjoy even more live sports and entertainment, all in one place – at no additional cost.
“Virgin Media O2 now offers more IP channels than any other provider, and we will continue to introduce even more exciting updates and features throughout the year, so stay tuned.”
Is Internet Streamed TV Worth It?
Analysis by Jamie Harris, Senior Technology and Science Reporter at The Sun
Internet-streamed TV is seen as the future, but it may take some time before people make the switch.
People are quite used to watching TV via the internet or data on their phones, but giving up the television in the living room still has a long way to go.
Sky has Sky Glass and Sky Stream, Virgin has its own Stream and there is also a free competitor coming onto the market, Freely from the makers of Freeview, launching in a few months.
Internet-streamed TV has a number of advantages: it is a lot easier to set up yourself, fewer cables when using Wi-Fi and more freedom over where you place your TV.
The downside is what do you expect if your broadband goes down – which is still common – or if the connection is slow? There is also a slight delay in the live broadcast compared to usual aerial, cable or satellite TV – this shouldn't pose a major problem, but if you are watching a live football match you may hear a few seconds before you hear the broadcast receives cheers from the neighbors. to see the action.