Virgin TV customers can enjoy two brand-new Rakuten TV FAST channels at no extra cost

• Virgin Media O2 has added two new Rakuten TV FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channels to its TV service, providing customers with a content boost at no extra cost.
• All channels are visible in Virgin Media’s TV guide and searchable via voice control, ensuring they are quick and easy to find.
• The new channels complement the existing line up of 32 FAST channels already available on Virgin TV, including DAZN Women’s Football, Hell’s Kitchen and Red Bull TV.
• The entertainment upgrade will automatically be added to Virgin TV 360 and Flex, with no need for customers to take action.

Virgin Media O2 launches two brand-new FAST channels, providing customers with the opportunity to enjoy an array of exciting new content at no extra cost.

Available to Virgin TV customers directly via their set-top box, the brand-new FAST channels offer viewers 24/7 access to binge-worthy TV favourites. As part of the new channel line-up, Virgin TV customers will gain access to:

• Rakuten TV Top Movies (Ch446)
• Rakuten TV Action (Ch447) 

Customers can also dive into hundreds of, TV shows and movies on demand at no extra cost via the Rakuten TV app which is accessible via the Virgin TV app store. No subscription is needed, and TV fans can enjoy host of exciting content as well as the option to rent or buy thousands of Hollywood and British movies, including fresh new releases straight from the cinema.

The new channels join Virgin TV’s existing portfolio of 32 FAST channels which include Red Bull TV, Catfish, DAZN Women’s Football, Hell’s Kitchen and more.

David Bouchier, Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2, said: “We know great TV and entertainment is a priority for our customers, so it’s brilliant to be able to offer them access to exciting new content at no extra cost. From comedy to cooking and everything in between, our line-up of FAST channels offers something for everyone, and these exciting new additions will provide our customers even more access to popular films and TV shows from Rakuten TV at the click of a button.”

The new additions to Virgin Media’s TV line up can be found on the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) and come as part of the company’s expanding FAST channel offering, providing an alternative and complimentary experience to traditional linear TV.