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Virgin Media one of the first ISPs to block Pirate Bay
Posted : May 3, 05:23 AM by Mick
Virgin Media was one of the first main Internet Service Providers yesterday to block access to filesharing site, The Pirate Bay. Virgin Media along with it’s rivals such as BT and Sky were given a court order on Monday, to block access to the site which was deemed by a court ruling, that it breached Copyright laws.
Read MoreVirgin Media's Olympics 2012 coverage includes HD and Red Button
Posted : Apr 18, 02:45 PM by CF Team
Virgin Media will be carrying coverage of the London Olympics 2012 from the BBC and Eurosport. Highlights include:
- 24 BBC live channels in SD and HD
- 3D transmissions from both BBC and Eurosport
- Advanced Red Button Interactive Services on the TiVo platform.
Read MoreLondon Underground to Get Virgin Media Wi-Fi
Posted : Mar 15, 03:55 PM by CF Team
In a partnership with London Underground, Virgin Media will be providing Wi-Fi at up to 120 stations by the end of 2012. This will include a number of deep bore platforms. The system will not extend into the tunnels.
Read MoreVirgin Media Commence Broadband Speed Doubling
Posted : Mar 1, 10:29 PM by CF Team
Today sees the commencement of the first phase of the Usain Bolt fronted Broadband speed doubling programme. Over the next couple of months an initial 1.5million homes in cabled areas will be able to access the new speeds.
Read MoreVirgin runs 4G technology trial
Posted : Feb 28, 07:17 PM by Chris T
Virgin Media is engaged in a nationwide trial of so-called 4G wireless communications technology, after conducting a small-scale trial at the end of last year.
Read MoreVirgin Media helps TiVo keep the wolves from the door
Posted : Feb 28, 06:53 PM by Chris T
TiVo says sales in Europe – including through Virgin Media in the UK – helped it avoid making a loss over the last financial year.
Read MoreVirgin Media’s 2011 Results – Statistics and More Statistics
Posted : Feb 8, 10:42 AM by CF Team
Virgin Media have released their financial statements for 2011 which shows encouraging take up of new services. The much promoted TiVo gained 12% of the TV customer base at 435,000. There is also a growing demand for faster broadband services and mobile phone services. However there are only 5,000 more cable based customers than at the end of 2010 with a loss of many off net customers. Achieving more revenue from existing customers seems to be the way forward and for the first time the company achieved a positive net income balance for the year.
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