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Virgin Media TV adds 11 new FAST channels

May 1, 2024 12.34 Europe/London By Julian Clover

Virgin Media O2 is adding a selection of 11 new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channels to its TV service.

They’ll be automatically added to Virgin TV 360, Stream and V6 boxes.

The new channels are

1. History Hunters (A+E Networks)
2. Deal Masters (A+E Networks)
3. Qello Concerts (Stingray)
4. Trace Sports Stars (Trace)
5. Real Crime (Little Dot Studios)
6. Real Life (Little Dot Studios)
7. ZenLIFE (Stingray)
8. UKTV Play Laughs (UKTV)
9. UKTV Play Heroes (UKTV)
10. UKTV Play Full Throttle (UKTV)
11. UKTV Play Uncovered (UKTV)

David Bouchier, Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2, said: “The introduction of these fantastic new streaming channels demonstrates our ambition to continue enhancing our entertainment offering, giving our customers even more choice and 24/7 access to their favourite shows.

“Having launched 30 streaming channels in the last year alone, we are constantly striving to offer our customers even more entertainment, providing them with easy access to shows we know they’ll love, at no extra cost.”

The 11 will be added directly to the Virgin Media TV guide and complement the existing 19 FAST channels which includes three channels from Pluto TV (Catfish, CSI: New York and 5Cops) that Virgin Media O2 launched in March.

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About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on X @julianclover, or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

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