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The Sun
7 hours ago
- The Sun
‘Final warning' to over 40m Brits as BBC iPlayer to stop working TOMORROW – check if you're eligible for a free upgrade
VIRGIN Media customers are urged to check their TV equipment as BBC iPlayer will stop working on select boxes from tomorrow. The popular streaming service will no longer be supported on Virgin's older TV boxes from Wednesday July 23. 2 2 Virgin has told customers with its older TiVo boxes that they will need to upgrade. The Sun previously revealed the company's plan to drop support last month. They said the change only affected a "small proportion" of customers - who have been written to regarding the change. Households with the older boxes are eligible for a free upgrade to a newer model. But as of tomorrow, customers with these older TiVo boxes will no longer be able to use iPlayer on them. MAKING THE SWITCH Those with V6 and Virgin TV 360 boxes will still be able to access the streaming service as normal. The platform allows TV fans to catch up on popular BBC shows from Doctor Who to EastEnders. A Virgin Media spokesperson previously told The Sun: "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." It comes as Virgin Media O2 has become the latest mobile provider to shut off its 3G services. The company says it will allow them to offer "faster, more reliable and more energy-efficient" 4G and 5G. Customers in Torquay should take note, as the 3G network there is due to be switched off on August 4. It will also affect Giffgaff, Sky Mobile and Tesco Mobile customers - as they all use Virgin Media O2's network. WHY DOES TECH STOP WORKING? By Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun It's annoying when tech and gadgets are discontinued, rendering some features useless. Fortunately, companies have got better at lengthening how long they support kit. It tends to only happen after quite a few years have passed and the user numbers have dropped quite low. The truth of the matter is, firms have to keep updating and servicing this older tech which costs them money. When there's only a small number of people left using them older gadgets, it's harder to justify the cost. Moreover, new features on things like apps may not work on dated kit. So ultimately, in the end support is dropped for these gadgets so all their energy, money and time can be put into the newer ones.
South Wales Argus
a day 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
a day 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
a day 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.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
BBC iPlayer to stop working on some Virgin Media TV boxes
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.
