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Ofcom Tell Internet Connect TV Platforms to Make UK PSB Content More Prominent

14th January, 2026 (20 Comments)

The UK telecoms and media regulator, Ofcom, has today launched a new consultation that sets out their plan to introduce a new code for designated connected TV platforms (e.g. Freely, Android TV, Roku OS, Sky Stream, Virgin Media Horizon etc.), which will require them to ensure that content and services (e.g. iPlayer) from Public Service Broadcasters’ (PSBs) are made “prominent” on their services.

Rural Broadband ISP Voneus Launch Netgem’s New PLEIO UK TV Box

14th January, 2026 (1 Comment)

Alternative rural internet provider Voneus, which has deployed a mix of full fibre (FTTP) and wireless (FWA) broadband networks over some of Wales and England’s remote communities, has announced that they will make Netgem TV‘s new IPTV set-top-box and streaming service – PLEIO – available via new TV service bundles. The new kit features support for Freely‘s live UK V streaming service.

Virgin Media UK’s TV Customers Given Free Access to Premier Sports Rugby

9th January, 2026 (6 Comments)

Customers of broadband ISP Virgin Media (O2), such as those who take a Pay TV service via one of their TV 360, Stream or v6 Box platforms, may like to know that from today they will also gain free access to Premier Sports Rugby, the 24/7 rugby channel.

Amazon Set to Release Redesigned and Faster Fire TV Software and UI

6th January, 2026 (10 Comments)

Internet retail giant Amazon has announced that owners of their Fire TV line of broadband streaming sticks and internet-connected televisions will in the near future receive a major software (firmware) update, which will deliver a new and faster User Interface (UI), as well as a “transformed” Fire TV mobile app. But UK users will have a longer wait.

UK Broadband ISP TalkTalk Predicts Future UK Internet Traffic Peaks for 2026

6th January, 2026 (13 Comments)

In somewhat of an unusual move, internet provider TalkTalk has today attempted to predict which major dates and events in 2026 will drive the most traffic across their UK broadband network. For example, the ISP is forecasting up to an 8% surge in network usage during the 2026 World Cup’s initial stages and a 15% increase for the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch (16th Nov 2026).

Virgin Media O2 See 8% Rise in UK Broadband Usage and 18% in Mobile Traffic for 2025

17th December, 2025 (0 Comments)

Telecoms giant Virgin Media and O2 (VMO2) has today released their 2025 Year in Review to explore how Brits lived online in 2025, which reveals “record levels” of data consumption including an 8% rise in broadband usage (down from 8.1% in 2024) and an 18% rise in mobile traffic through the year (up from 9%) – driven by growing use of AI, live sports and major game releases.

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Ofcom Expand List of UK Internet TV Platforms Subject to Public Broadcasting Rules

16th December, 2025 (15 Comments)

The UK telecoms and media regulator, Ofcom, has today revealed which connected TV platforms will be subject to the Media Act’s (2024) new online availability and prominence regime, which requires them to ensure that BBC iPlayer and any other designated public service broadcaster (PSB) TV players (inc. public service content) are “available, prominent, and easily accessible“.

TiVo Expand Support for Freely’s UK Live TV Streaming Service to New Devices

11th December, 2025 (9 Comments)

Smart TV Platform TiVo has secured certification to deploy support for broadband-based live TV streaming service Freely across a new category of streaming-only devices, which could help spread the service’s availability to a whole host of new hardware in the near future (similar to Netgem TV’s new PLEIO box – here, or Humax’s box – here).

Sky UK Stops Selling Sky Q Online as Users Nudged to Glass and Streaming

11th December, 2025 (55 Comments)

Sky (Sky Broadband) has recently continued their gradual move away from satellite-based Pay TV services by withdrawing their Sky Q kit and service from online sales. New customers are instead being directed to take the company’s latest broadband-based Sky Glass (Sky integrated streaming TV set) and Sky Stream (streaming set-top-box) solutions.

Virgin Media UK Add Two More Free FAST TV Channels to Service

8th December, 2025 (3 Comments)

Customers of broadband provider Virgin Media (O2), specifically those who also take their Pay TV service via one of the current TV 360, Stream (Flex) or v6 box platforms, may like to know that the ISP has today added support for two new FAST channels to their TV service – Stingray Classica and Stingray DJAZZ – “at no extra cost“.

Netgem TV PLEIO Streaming Box Back in Stock with 12-Months Free Sub UPDATE

5th December, 2025 (30 Comments)

Digital entertainment platform Netgem TV has today announced that their recently launched (here) next gen IPTV box – PLEIO, which includes support for the UK’s new broadband-based live TV streaming service – Freely, will be back in stock for retail customers sometime today. The updated deal also includes 12 months free subscription to their premium content.

New HBO Max Streaming Service to Get UK Launch in March 2026

4th December, 2025 (6 Comments)

Get ready for yet more online video content fragmentation as the CEO of American TV and Movie streaming giant HBO Max, Casey Bloys, has announced that its service will finally go live in the UK and Ireland during March 2026. But the platform will be going live in Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein first, on 13th January 2026.

Freely’s UK Broadband TV Streaming Service Adds More Channels

4th December, 2025 (21 Comments)

Broadband-based live TV streaming service Freely, which is supported by most of the major UK TV broadcasters (BBC, ITV etc.) and is an evolution – not (yet) a replacement – for the existing Freeview service (inc. Freeview Play and Freesat), has said they’re adding another 7 channels to the free platform via partnerships with Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland and CNN.

Virgin Media UK Adds Support for Fox’s Tubi Streaming Service to TV Platform

3rd December, 2025 (0 Comments)

Customers of home broadband ISP Virgin Media (O2), specifically those who take their Pay TV service (usually via one of their TV 360, Stream or v6 box platforms), may like to know that the service has now added support for Fox Corporation’s ad-supported streaming service, Tubi, at no extra cost.

WightFibre Make Netgem’s New PLEIO UK TV Box Available on Isle of Wight

28th November, 2025 (0 Comments)

Broadband ISP WightFibre, which have deployed their own gigabit speed Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network across the Isle of Wight – just off the South Coast of Hampshire (England), has become the latest internet provider to make Netgem TV’s new PLEIO set-top-box – including support for the new Freely live TV streaming service – available at a discounted price.

Virgin Media UK Offers TV Customers Free Family Films in 4K Over December

27th November, 2025 (0 Comments)

Customers of broadband ISP Virgin Media (O2), specifically those who also take a Pay TV service via one of their TV 360, Stream or v6 Box platforms, have today been told that they can enjoy a range of family favourite films in Ultra High Definition (UHD) at no extra cost through December 2025.

Altnet Broadband ISP Connect Fibre Launch Netgem’s New PLEIO UK TV Box

27th November, 2025 (3 Comments)

Alternative broadband operator and UK ISP Connect Fibre, which has been rolling out their gigabit-capable full fibre (FTTP) network across the East of England, have today become the latest internet provider to make Netgem TV‘s new PLEIO IPTV set-top-box and streaming service available via their TV bundles. The new kit is both more powerful and supports the new Freely live TV streaming service.