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Virgin Media O2 is treating its TV customers to a bonus. You can now tune into two free Ultra High Definition channels packed with family-friendly films, live music performances, and documentaries.
To access the content, you simply need to head to Virgin TV Ultra HD on channels 228 and 999. Everything broadcasts advert-free each evening, so nothing is interrupting your movie nights or documentary binges with the family.
The offer gives you a mix of entertainment, too. For instance, you can tune into Playmobil: The Movie starring Daniel Radcliffe for the kids, while horror fans can catch Jordan Peele's Us featuring Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o and The Invisible Man with Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss.
The first season of Cobra Kai is available, along with The Last Turtles documentary. Music lovers can also enjoy The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé.
David Bouchier, Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2, said: “Virgin Media’s ultrafast broadband network delivers the best possible way to enjoy crystal-clear TV entertainment, and with the availability of our exclusive UHD channel to all our TV customers at no extra cost over the Easter fortnight, we are hoping to brighten their springtime.
"The long weekend and school holidays offer an opportunity for many of us to spend some extra quality time together, and we know that our customers will find something fun and informative to enjoy with our latest TV boost.”
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The catch? The freebie is only running now until April 12, which is an ideal time if you're looking to get some quality viewing during the school holidays.
But that's not the only new content you can expect from the broadband provider. Sky Atlantic is coming to Virgin TV starting April 1.
The popular channel will be available to over a million Virgin TV subscribers overnight – at no extra cost. Since its launch on February 1, 2011, Sky Atlantic has been exclusive to Sky's set-top boxes, including Sky Q, Sky Stream, and Sky Glass TVs.
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While other Sky-branded channels – like Sky Comedy, Sky Crime, and Sky History – were available on rival set-top boxes, like Virgin Media TV V6 and Virgin TV 360, Sky Atlantic was always absent.
That's because it was the only place to stream many of the biggest must-binge shows from the US, including The Last of Us, Euphoria, The White Lotus, Succession, Heated Rivalry, And Just Like That, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Big Little Lies, It: Welcome to Derry, The Flight Attendant, The Penguin, the list goes on...
Mr Bouchier said: "Our promise to our customers is simple to offer seamless entertainment at incredible value, and the addition of Sky Atlantic on Virgin TV is testament to that.
"The channel is home to gripping drama and incredible stories from the UK and the US and has given us some of the biggest watercooler moments of our times. Now, over a million Virgin TV customers can enjoy Sky Atlantic with no added cost or action required."
If you switch y your broadband provider now, you'll be able to avoid annual price hikes next month
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If you're debating a switch to your broadband and TV provider, the timing couldn't be better.
Major providers like Sky are changing their price rise process — increasing your bill by £3/month. Plusnet will also face a similar annual cost increase. Virgin Media isn't immune to these price hikes, but new subscribers miss out for now.
Plus, Virgin Media will pay you up to £250 to cover any early exit fees.