Virgin Media has rolled out a major upgrade for its TV platform, offering customers three new bonus channels at no extra cost. The addition of Rakuten’s Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels brings a variety of drama, comedy, and sci-fi content to viewers’ living rooms.
The new channels include Rakuten TV Drama on channel 462, featuring popular movies like The Big Short, Gosford Park, and JFK. On channel 463, viewers can enjoy Rakuten TV Comedy with films such as Big Momma’s House, The Internship, and Bedazzled. For sci-fi enthusiasts, Rakuten TV: Sci Fi on channel 464 will provide a selection of otherworldly content.
This entertainment upgrade is automatically available to Virgin TV 360 and Flex customers without any action required on their part. The channels are easily accessible through Virgin Media’s TV guide and can be searched using voice control for added convenience.
David Bouchier, Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2, emphasized the value of the new streaming channels, offering customers a range of unmissable entertainment, including Hollywood blockbusters, at no additional charge. With the addition of these channels, Virgin TV customers now have access to a total of 40 FAST channels, expanding their viewing options.
While Virgin Media TV requires a monthly subscription fee, the enhanced channel lineup now provides a superior selection compared to free services.
