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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
BBC iPlayer will STOP working for thousands of Brits tomorrow – here's how to check if you're affected
It is the streaming service used by over four million people around the UK. But from tomorrow, BBC iPlayer will stop working for thousands of Britons. Starting on Wednesday 23 July, the streaming service will no longer be supported on Virgin Media 's older TV boxes. That means anyone still using the TiVo box will not be able to access BBC iPlayer. Customers affected by the changeover will be eligible for an upgrade to the new TV 360 box at no extra cost. If you don't use BBC services, you don't necessarily have to upgrade, but it's likely that the TiVo box will lose access to more services in the future. The media giant says that it has written directly to customers who have used a TiVo box to access iPlayer in the last six months. However, due to the box's age, Virgin Media says the changeover will only affect a small number of users. Any Virgin Media customers still using the TiVo box (pictured) will lose access to BBC iPlayer starting from tomorrow. Here's what you can do if you are affected The TiVo is the only Virgin Media service which will be affected by this change, and the V6 and Virgin TV 360 box will continue to offer access to iPlayer as normal. Virgin Media first introduced the TiVo box over a decade ago in 2010, offering the ability to record content, watch on-demand services, and pause live television. But the once-popular device has long since been surpassed by more recent offerings. Virgin Media hasn't confirmed exactly why BBC iPlayer will no longer be available, but it is likely that the older hardware can't support upgrades to BBC's platform. Over the last few years, Virgin Media has also been taking a number of steps to upgrade its hardware offering. Most recently, that included the release of the compact Stream box - Virgin Media's answer to the popular Amazon Fire Stick. These small TV streaming boxes include subscriptions to services like Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and Paramount+, as well as regular TV services. Unfortunately for some users, that shift means support is slowly being pulled from older devices. The upside is that all affected customers will get a free TV 360 box, which was released in 2020. This offers a significant upgrade from the TiVo box, including a more modern interface, better performance, and support for BBC iPlayer and other streaming apps. To get your free upgrade, any affected customer simply needs to contact Virgin Media via the contact details listed on the email warning them of the changes. Virgin Media has confirmed that there is no expiry date for this offer. A Virgin Media spokesperson told MailOnline: 'We have written directly to the small proportion of customers with a TiVo box, who have used BBC iPlayer within the past six months, to inform them that their box will not support iPlayer from 23 July. 'As we have previously communicated directly to relevant customers, anyone with a TiVo box is able to upgrade to a new Virgin TV 360 box at no extra cost.' This comes as the Virgin Media O2 group becomes the most recent mobile provider to shut down its 3G services. The switch off started in Durham on April 2 earlier this year and will continue across the UK throughout the year. This comes as Virgin Media O2 becomes the latest company to shut off its 3G connection in the UK. The next place to lose connection will be Torquay on August 4 Norwich, Telford, and Guildford all lost 3G connection last week on July 16. The next place to lose 3G connection will be Torquay on August 4. The group says this changeover allows them to offer a faster and more reliable 4G and 5G service instead. This will also affect customers using Giffgaff, Sky Mobile and Tesco Mobile, which use Virgin Media O2's network.
South Wales Argus
2 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Virgin Media gives customers access to 14 free channels
To celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, Virgin Media is giving customers access to 14 'premium' TV channels at no extra cost. These South Asian channels will be accessible from July 18 until August 17. The TV channels included are part of Virgin Media's Asian Mela bundle, which normally costs £12 per month. Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with premium entertainment – on us 🎊 From 18 July to 17 August, we're giving all Virgin TV customers access to 14 premium Asian Mela channels at no extra cost – to help customers celebrate #SouthAsianHeritageMonth. We're proud to help our… — Virgin Media O2 News (@VMO2News) July 18, 2025 The offer gives customers access to thousands of hours of premium South Asian entertainment. Full list of free channels available to Virgin Media customers A full list of Asian Mela TV channels available to all customers for no extra cost until August 17 is: Channel 801: Utsav Gold HD 802: Utsav Bharat 803: Utsav Plus HD 805: Sony TV HD 806: Sony MAX HD 808: Sony MAX 2 809: Zee TV HD 810: Zee Cinema HD 811: Zee Punjabi HD 815: B4U Movies 825: Colors Gujarati 826: Colors HD 827: Colors Rishtey 828: Colors Cineplex Chief TV & Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2, David Bouchier, said: "We want to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month the best way we know how – by giving Virgin TV customers access to world-leading South Asian entertainment to enjoy at no extra cost. "It's an incredibly important time for families and friends to come together and celebrate the living legacy of South Asian Heritage, we hope there's something for everything to enjoy across the 14 premium Asian Mela channels.' TV shows that defined our childhood BBC iPlayer to stop working on select Virgin Media TV boxes Meanwhile, BBC iPlayer will stop working on select Virgin Media TV boxes across the UK on Wednesday (July 23). Virgin Media has warned customers using older TiVo boxes to upgrade, as these older models will not support BBC iPlayer from July. The change is only expected to impact a small number of customers, with a "vast majority" already owning newer models, including V6 and TV 360, which will be unaffected. RECOMMENDED READING: Virgin Media has offered a free upgrade to a select group of customers who still use a TiVo box. A Virgin Media spokesperson said: 'We have written directly to the small proportion of customers with a TiVo box, who have used BBC iPlayer within the past six months, to inform them that their box will not support iPlayer from 23 July. "As we have previously communicated directly to relevant customers, anyone with a TiVo box is able to upgrade to a new Virgin TV 360 box at no extra cost.'
South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- South Wales Argus
BBC iPlayer to stop working on some Virgin Media TV boxes
Virgin Media has warned customers using older TiVo boxes to upgrade, as these older models will not support BBC iPlayer from July. The change is only expected to impact a small number of customers, with a "vast majority" already owning newer models, including V6 and TV 360, which will be unaffected. Virgin Media has offered a free upgrade to a select group of customers who still use a TiVo box. When will BBC iPlayer stop working on old Virgin Media TV boxes? BBC iPlayer will stop working on older TiVo boxes on Wednesday (July 23). So customers will need the upgrade before then. A Virgin Media spokesperson said: 'We have written directly to the small proportion of customers with a TiVo box, who have used BBC iPlayer within the past six months, to inform them that their box will not support iPlayer from 23 July. "As we have previously communicated directly to relevant customers, anyone with a TiVo box is able to upgrade to a new Virgin TV 360 box at no extra cost.' Customers who own an old TiVo box have been offered a free upgrade to the Virgin TV 360 box (pictured). (Image: Virgin Media) Virgin Media O2 continues 3G switch off Meanwhile, Virgin Media O2 continued its 3G switch off last week. The UK's major mobile providers, including EE, Vodafone and Three, have gradually been shutting off all 3G services over the past few years. Virgin Media O2 is the latest provider to switch off its 3G network so it can focus on "faster, more reliable and more energy-efficient" 4G and 5G networks. Its 3G network switch-off began on April 2, with the city of Durham the first area affected. While last Wednesday (July 16), Virgin Media O2 switched off its 3G network in: Norwich Telford Guildford 📡 We're continuing our 3G switch-off programme. Next up: Norwich, Telford, Guildford & Torquay. This move frees up spectrum for faster, more reliable #4G & #5G – keeping our customers better connected. 📱 Read more: — Virgin Media O2 News (@VMO2News) April 22, 2025 The 3G network in Torquay will also be shut off on August 4, Virgin Media O2 previously revealed. The rest of the UK is set to follow by the end of the year, Virgin Media O2's Chief Technology Officer, Jeanie York, said. RECOMMENDED READING: The switch off is also set to impact other mobile providers which use Virgin Media O2's network, including: Giffgaff Sky Mobile Tesco Mobile Any customers who don't upgrade to a 4G or 5G device before 3G is switched off in their area will still be able to make voice calls and send text messages, but will be unable to use mobile data. If you are unsure whether or not your device will lose mobile data access when Virgin Media O2's 3G network is switched off, visit the Virgin Media O2 website (a link to whcih can be found above) and look at its list of devices that are not compatible with 4G and WiFi Calling.
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
BBC iPlayer to stop working on some Virgin Media TV boxes
Virgin Media has warned customers using older TiVo boxes to upgrade, as these older models will not support BBC iPlayer from July. The change is only expected to impact a small number of customers, with a "vast majority" already owning newer models, including V6 and TV 360, which will be unaffected. Virgin Media has offered a free upgrade to a select group of customers who still use a TiVo box. BBC iPlayer will stop working on older TiVo boxes on Wednesday (July 23). So customers will need the upgrade before then. A Virgin Media spokesperson said: 'We have written directly to the small proportion of customers with a TiVo box, who have used BBC iPlayer within the past six months, to inform them that their box will not support iPlayer from 23 July. "As we have previously communicated directly to relevant customers, anyone with a TiVo box is able to upgrade to a new Virgin TV 360 box at no extra cost.' Customers who own an old TiVo box have been offered a free upgrade to the Virgin TV 360 box (pictured). (Image: Virgin Media) Meanwhile, Virgin Media O2 continued its 3G switch off last week. The UK's major mobile providers, including EE, Vodafone and Three, have gradually been shutting off all 3G services over the past few years. Virgin Media O2 is the latest provider to switch off its 3G network so it can focus on "faster, more reliable and more energy-efficient" 4G and 5G networks. Its 3G network switch-off began on April 2, with the city of Durham the first area affected. While last Wednesday (July 16), Virgin Media O2 switched off its 3G network in: 📡 We're continuing our 3G switch-off programme. Next up: Norwich, Telford, Guildford & Torquay. This move frees up spectrum for faster, more reliable #4G & #5G – keeping our customers better connected. 📱 Read more: The 3G network in Torquay will also be shut off on August 4, Virgin Media O2 previously revealed. The rest of the UK is set to follow by the end of the year, Virgin Media O2's Chief Technology Officer, Jeanie York, said. RECOMMENDED READING: Virgin Media customers can access more than 100 hidden TV channels for free Brits urged to retune TV immediately as channel changes made in Freeview update The switch off is also set to impact other mobile providers which use Virgin Media O2's network, including: Any customers who don't upgrade to a 4G or 5G device before 3G is switched off in their area will still be able to make voice calls and send text messages, but will be unable to use mobile data. If you are unsure whether or not your device will lose mobile data access when Virgin Media O2's 3G network is switched off, visit the Virgin Media O2 website (a link to whcih can be found above) and look at its list of devices that are not compatible with 4G and WiFi Calling.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Glasgow Times
BBC iPlayer to stop working on some Virgin Media TV boxes
Virgin Media has warned customers using older TiVo boxes to upgrade, as these older models will not support BBC iPlayer from July. The change is only expected to impact a small number of customers, with a "vast majority" already owning newer models, including V6 and TV 360, which will be unaffected. Virgin Media has offered a free upgrade to a select group of customers who still use a TiVo box. When will BBC iPlayer stop working on old Virgin Media TV boxes? BBC iPlayer will stop working on older TiVo boxes on Wednesday (July 23). So customers will need the upgrade before then. A Virgin Media spokesperson said: 'We have written directly to the small proportion of customers with a TiVo box, who have used BBC iPlayer within the past six months, to inform them that their box will not support iPlayer from 23 July. "As we have previously communicated directly to relevant customers, anyone with a TiVo box is able to upgrade to a new Virgin TV 360 box at no extra cost.' Customers who own an old TiVo box have been offered a free upgrade to the Virgin TV 360 box (pictured). (Image: Virgin Media) Virgin Media O2 continues 3G switch off Meanwhile, Virgin Media O2 continued its 3G switch off last week. The UK's major mobile providers, including EE, Vodafone and Three, have gradually been shutting off all 3G services over the past few years. Virgin Media O2 is the latest provider to switch off its 3G network so it can focus on "faster, more reliable and more energy-efficient" 4G and 5G networks. Its 3G network switch-off began on April 2, with the city of Durham the first area affected. While last Wednesday (July 16), Virgin Media O2 switched off its 3G network in: Norwich Telford Guildford 📡 We're continuing our 3G switch-off programme. Next up: Norwich, Telford, Guildford & Torquay. This move frees up spectrum for faster, more reliable #4G & #5G – keeping our customers better connected. 📱 Read more: — Virgin Media O2 News (@VMO2News) April 22, 2025 The 3G network in Torquay will also be shut off on August 4, Virgin Media O2 previously revealed. The rest of the UK is set to follow by the end of the year, Virgin Media O2's Chief Technology Officer, Jeanie York, said. RECOMMENDED READING: The switch off is also set to impact other mobile providers which use Virgin Media O2's network, including: Giffgaff Sky Mobile Tesco Mobile Any customers who don't upgrade to a 4G or 5G device before 3G is switched off in their area will still be able to make voice calls and send text messages, but will be unable to use mobile data. If you are unsure whether or not your device will lose mobile data access when Virgin Media O2's 3G network is switched off, visit the Virgin Media O2 website (a link to whcih can be found above) and look at its list of devices that are not compatible with 4G and WiFi Calling.
