Virgin Media UK Add 2 Free Rakuten TV FAST Channels to Service

Customers of broadband ISP Virgin Media (O2), specifically those who take TV services via one of the provider’s TV 360, Stream (Flex) or v6 set-top-box platforms, have today been informed that the provider has just added two new Rakuten TV FAST channels to its service “at no extra cost“.

The new FAST channels include Rakuten TV Top Movies (Ch446) and Rakuten TV Action (Ch447). The 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. Virgin TV 360 and Stream’s boxes also support access to the Rakuten TV app and content.

David Bouchier, Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at VMO2, 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.”