Virgin Media Plan Next Generation TV
The Virgin Media bundle package will soon feature brand new Tivo technology to take their latest generation TV to the next level. Already a huge hit in the U.S, Tivo developed the first ever digital video recorder, and has agreed to exclusively partner Virgin Media in helping strategically advance their TV service.
The agreement will see TiVo develop a television and broadband interactive interface to help power Virgin Media’s new HD boxes. The exclusive deal will also see Virgin Media become the exclusive distributor of TiVo services in the UK.
CEO of Virgin Media, Neil Berkett, said
TiVo’s proven track record of innovation, strength of its patented technology and experience in developing best in class user environments, make it an ideal strategic partner for Virgin Media as we move aggressively to bring our next generation TV service to market. The superiority of our fibre optic network combined with TiVo’s capabilities, will allow us to offer consumers the most significantly advanced and compelling TV service available in the UK , and we believe will do to the TV market what Virgin Media has done to thehigh speed broadband market.
The new TV platform will allow Virgin Media to offer a superior viewing experience whilst allowing customers to search and discover ‘video on demand’, helping to create the ultimate home entertainment system.
The first Virgin Media/TiVo co-branded product is due for release in 2010, and is sure to be a huge hit in the UK after the success of Virgin’s quad play broadband, TV, phone and mobile bundle. Virgin Media TV is already the UK’s most advanced ‘on demand’ service and with the addition of Tivo to the team, it looks like their portfolio is only going to go from strength to strength.
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First 2 Months Free with Virgin Media Bundles – Offer Ends 31-12-09
Virgin Media TV is offering a special Christmas treat to all new customers before the mince pies are even out of their wrappers! So why not cross the nuts and satsuma off your festive wish list, and add a Virgin Media bundle package that now comes with the first 2 months absolutely free!
That’s right, all new customers who sign up for a triple bundle package (with phone line) before the end of 31st December 2009 can now receive the first 2 months of their 12 month contract totally gratis, just in time for all the Christmas films and programming! You can hand pick your own package to fit your lifestyle, but must contain at least -
- Large Broadband (up to 10Mb fibre optic broadband)
- Medium + TV (over 65 digital channels)
- Medium Talk Weekends (unlimited weekend UK land line calls)
All Virgin Media triple bundle packages come with free installation, worth £35. Plus if you don’t need the broadband, you can also receive the first 2 months free if you order just a TV package and phone line before the end of the year. So why not treat yourself to a great selection of home entertainment for all the family this Christmas, at a price that’s right for you.
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Can a Lack of Internet Connection Cause Stess?
A survey by Virgin Media has shown that a large proportion of the UK become stressed when they lose their internet connection or mobile phone reception. The report has revealed around 35% of the people surveyed become distressed without internet access, with another 27% claiming to get worried when they can’t contact friends online (what is wrong with some people!)
31% claim to get upset(?!) when not working online, and another 20% say that not being able to search for the best deals makes them hot under the collar. Another quarter of those surveyed freak out when they can’t access online maps, whilst another 21% said that online dating was a huge factor in their lives.
Virgin Media’s chief operating officer, Mark Schweitzer, said -
An ‘always on’ lifestyle may not be for everyone but the report highlights that there is a significant number of people for whom always being connected actually increases peace of mind.
Call me old fashioned, but being in touch with people 24 hours a day can be quite intrusive, and sometimes I’d prefer a day of total peace and quiet. People today are so wired for technology, maybe they should try a bit of a break from their social networking sites, take a look around and smell the roses.
As an ex-text addict, it was quite a shock when I first went travelling to no longer be in constant touch with people 24/7. But after a while you begin to enjoy the added freedom that being uncontactable can sometimes bring. The day I become distressed without internet access is the day you can section me!
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Living TV Now Available in HD with Virgin Media
Living TV will for the first time be available in glorious HD from Tuesday 6th October 2009, only with Virgin Media TV. Living, home to the Next Top Model shows, Most Haunted, Private Practice and the excellent Ghost Whisperer, will be joining Virgin Media’s already impressive line up. Programmes already available in HD include BBC, Channel 4, ESPN, FX, MTV and National Geographic, with more channels in the pipeline soon to been shown in crystal clear high definition.
Chief commercial officer at Virgin Media, Mark Schweitzer, said -
Our customers watch LIVING more than any other digital TV channel, so I’m delighted they will exclusively be the first to watch it in spectacular HD. LIVING has a powerful brand and a breadth of programming that works so well in HD. Our TV service continues to grow as we focus on content that both complements our existing line-up and benefits most from being shown in HD.
Virgin Media also has over 300 hours of HD content available through their on demand TV and BBC iPlayer, alongside over 60 HD films to choose from at any one time aswell as shows such as The Sopranos and Band of Brothers. You can receive this exciting package as part of a Virgin Media bundle, which can include TV, phone line, internet access, or all three if you so desire.
With almost 10 million customers in the UK, Virgin Media is one of the UK’s largest residential broadband providers. Thanks to their nationwide fibre optic cable network, Virgin Media can deliver ultrafast internet access of up to 50Mb, and when added to their amazing HD TV package, it’s easy to see why more and more people are choosing Virgin Media for all their home entertainment needs.
Plus if you order today you will receive the first 2 months absolutely free! As you can see, there’s never been a better time to order a Virgin Media bundle package than today.
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2 Months Free With Virgin Media Bundles – Offer Ends Wed 30-09-09
There’s a great new bargain deal available for prospective new Virgin Media broadband customers, as you can now pick up your internet, TV and phone absolutely free for the first two months!
So, if you sign up before the end of Wednesday 30th September 2009 you can now receive -
- £20 Off Your First Bill
- Free Installation
- Free Wireless Router and Modem
- 10Mb Fibre Optic Broadband
- Over 65 Digital TV Channels
- Unlimited weekend UK Landline calls
That’s right, all of the above is absolutely free for the first 2 months when you order a phone line for £11 a month. After this time has expired the total entertainment package is only £19.50 a month, the same price as some providers charge just for internet connection! Not only that, but you will also receive unlimited downloads, 5GB of online storage, plus 25 free photo prints per month.
So get your skates on and take advantage of this brilliant deal from Virgin Media bundles, a fantastic way to enjoy a complete home entertainment package at a price that’s right for you.