Tag: Virgin Media
BT, Sky, Virgin Media forced to block Kickass Torrents and other sites
Following on from the mandatory blocking of The Pirate Bay, UK ISPs BT, Sky, Virgin Media, TalkTalk, O2 and EE will soon be forced to block websites Kickass Torrents (kat.ph), H33T and Fenopy. Continuing the UK government's clampdown on websites…
What do I need to know about wireless broadband from Virgin Media?
Sponsored postThe best and most modern broadband is that which is wireless. In an age where not just your computer, but your phone, tablet and laptop are all connected to the internet, getting the right wireless broadband is essential. Yet…
Virgin Media sold to Liberty Global for $23.3 billion
Liberty Global have confirmed rumours that they have acquired Virgin Media as part of a $23.3 billion cash and stock purchase. Liberty Global is a worldwide television and telecoms giant, based in the US. The company have been keen for…
Free for all London Underground Wi-Fi from Virgin Media ends on Tuesday
Reading this post while waiting for the Tube on London's Underground, connected to Virgin Media's Wi-Fi network? Enjoy it while you can; from Tuesday, the free-for-all service goes premium. Virgin Media will end the free service next week for all…
Netflix hail Virgin Media as best UK ISP for movie streaming, Vodafone and O2 best for mobile
Wondering which internet service provider is the best when it comes streaming movies? According to Netflix, based on findings gleaned from connections to their own movie and TV show streaming service, Virgin Media come out on top. Comparing speed stats…
BBC Connected Red Button revealed: New features coming to Virgin TiVo boxes first
The BBC has launched a new Connected Red Button service. Hitting Virgin Media's TiVo box first, it adds a host of new functionality to the established digital TV feature. First up, the new Connected Red Button will let you…
Speed boost lands for Virgin Media broadband customers
They promised to do so, and they've delivered; Virgin Media have given a speed boost to their broadband customers on 100MB connections, upping their speeds to 120MB, free of charge. It's part of Virgin Media's "Double Your Speeds" programme, which…
The Dark Knight Rises swoops onto Virgin Media TiVo as an app
Virgin Media have released a "The Dark Knight Rises" app through their TiVo catch-up service to coincide with the hotly-anticipated final chapter in Christopher Nolan's epic Batman trilogy. Fans of the Dark Knight will be able browse trailers and clips…
Virgin Media Underground Wi-Fi now installed in 41 stations, serving 100,000 commuters
Virgin Media have now rolled out Wi-Fi to 41 London Underground stations, with 100,000 people getting online down in the tube stations within the first month of the service going live. One million tweets, Facebook posts, emails and web pages…
Virgin Media Premiere tariff offers unlimited data, texts and landline calls for £21 a month
Virgin Media have revealed their most attractive mobile tariff yet. For £21 a month, the Premiere tariff offers unlimited texts, data allowance and UK calls to landline phones, as well as 2,500 any network minutes. The tariff also offers free…
