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WrestleMania 37 on BT Sport Box Office

WrestleMania, the WWE’s annual flagship PPV, returns this weekend and will be available to watch in the UK and Ireland via BT Sport Box Office. WrestleMania 37 will be a two night event taking place in the early hours (1am start time) of April 11th and 12th with both nights airing on BT Sport Box […]

April 9, 2021By Nik Roseveare

Virgin Media ultrafast speeds in Burton upon Trent

Virgin Media has connected 5,400 homes in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, to its ultrafast broadband network which will bring the UK’s fastest widely available speeds to the area. As part of its ‘Project Lightning’ network expansion programme, Virgin Media is expanding its ultrafast broadband network across the UK, bringing average top speeds of more than […]

March 30, 2021

Virgin Media TV Ireland names Ní Chaoindealbháin deputy MD

Virgin Media Ireland has named Áine Ní Chaoindealbháin as the company’s Deputy Managing Director of Virgin Media Television. She is currently Director of Operations at Virgin Media Television. Ní Chaoindealbháin takes on the role which has been established for the first time as a new executive function in the business. Paul Farrell, Managing Director of […]

March 26, 2021

Study: 11m Italians listen to radio via TV

A study by Italian research institute Censis has revealed that 19 million Italians follow radio stations in video format via multiscreen, of which almost 11 million are via a TV screen. Despite the heavy impact of Covid-19 on advertising sales, radio remains widely popular in Italy, with over 41 million Italians tuning in to radio […]

March 22, 2021From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Virgin Media: “Ofcom’s focus in the right place”

Virgin Media, like BT, has responded positively to Ofcom’s Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review (WFTMR). Lutz Schüler, CEO of Virgin Media, commented: “This is a resounding sign of support and longer-term clarity from Ofcom for those rolling up their sleeves to build the nation’s next-generation digital infrastructure. As Britain looks towards bouncing back, it’s vital […]

March 18, 2021

Hackney gets Virgin Gig1 broadband

Virgin Media has connected 3,500 additional homes in Hackney, London, to its broadband network, bringing next-generation gigabit speeds to the area. As part of its ‘Project Lightning’ network expansion programme, Virgin Media is expanding its broadband network across the UK, bringing ultrafast speeds to residents and small businesses. Hackney is the latest area to benefit […]

March 16, 2021

Virgin Orbit to mount IPO

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit company has reportedly hired bankers in preparation for an Initial Public Offering. Virgin Orbit will use a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) as its first step on the road to public participation and the overall aim is for a valuation of some $2.5-$3 billion, according to The WSJ. Virgin Orbit uses […]

March 15, 2021By Chris Forrester

Virgin TV adds FITE PPVs

FITE, the global platform for sports and entertainment, is partnering with Virgin TV to make select PPV events available through Virgin TiVo, V6 and Virgin TV 360 devices in the UK. Live shows from leading sports brands including All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Top Rank Boxing and PBC will be available to buy through Virgin TVs […]

March 15, 2021

Report: 8.5m WFH in UK have had broadband issues

Virgin Media’s WiFi has been down this morning (March 10th) causing serious disruption to the masses working from home throughout the UK. Stats from a Quadient survey of 2,000 UK adults explained the wider problem for remote workers: 8.5 million UK households have experienced broadband problems, disrupting their work or personal lives over the course […]

March 10, 2021

Spain: Virgin 50% off and Amazon free

Euskaltel-owned Virgin Telco has cut its subscription fee by 50 per cent, and is also offering Amazon Prime Video for free to boost subscriptions. The promotion launches just two months before its first anniversary. The platform’s 50 per cent discount will last for 6 months, whilst Prime Video will be free for a year. Virgin […]

March 8, 2021From David Del Valle in Madrid