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Broadband TV Streaming Platform Freely Gets 11 New UK TV Channels from 5

2nd August, 2026 (0 Comments)

Broadband-based live TV streaming service Freely, which is backed by the major UK broadcasters and is an evolution – not yet a replacement – for the existing Freeview platform (inc. Freeview Play and Freesat), last week added eleven new TV channels to its service that have been supplied by 5 (Channel 5).

Sky UK TV Customers Finally Get Hayu as Part of their TV Subscription

30th July, 2026 (6 Comments)

Sky (Sky Broadband etc.) has confirmed that access to Hayu is now included with Sky Ultimate TV, Sky Signature, Sky Entertainment and Sky+ Original, Variety and Family packs (i.e. no need for a separate subscription or standalone app). The move follows Sky’s Feb 2026 news (here), which revealed their plans for combining Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and Hayu into a single sub.

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Ofcom – Subscription Streaming Services in UK Homes Have Plateaued

29th July, 2026 (0 Comments)

The telecoms and media regulator, Ofcom, has this morning published their Media Nations 2026 report, which reveals how viewing of traditional linear television channels continues to decline in favour of broadband-based video streaming platforms (particularly Netflix). But on-demand content from traditional UK broadcasters has held up well and grew 9% year-on-year.

Amazon UK Start Moving Luna Cloud Gaming Service to Prime Video App

29th July, 2026 (5 Comments)

The chances are fairly good that even some avid video gamers might not actually remember that Amazon launched its own cloud gaming service, Luna, which has been an included extra with Prime subscriptions for several years. However, you’ll soon be more aware as they’ve finally started to integrate Luna into their main Prime Video app, albeit with a catch.

Virgin Media O2 UK Suffers Broadband Customer Decline as FTTP Footprint Hits 9M Premises

24th July, 2026 (14 Comments)

The latest Q2 2026 results from network operators Virgin Media and O2 (VMO2) have today reported a fall in consumer broadband customers of -28,200 to total 5,417,900 (vs -5.3k in Q1), while their mobile base declined slightly to total 46.428m (down from 46.44m) and outdoor 5G+ (5GSA) population coverage remains at 86%.

Virgin Media UK Offers Free LG 43 Inch 4K TV or £125 Bill Credit on Key Bundles

22nd July, 2026 (0 Comments)

New customers of broadband ISP Virgin Media, specifically those looking to take out certain premium pay TV packages, may like to know that the provider has once again started offering an included LG 43″ 4K TV (worth £210) or a £125 bill credit on selected 24-month bundles with no set up fee when ordered online.

Broadband ISPs Preparing to Bundle TiVo Powered UK 4K TV Freely Streaming Box

22nd July, 2026 (15 Comments)

A new report has indicated that a number of UK broadband ISPs may soon start bundling British device manufacturer Manhattan’s Freely-supporting Aero 4K TV Streaming Box, or similar kit using the TiVo OS, alongside some of their packages. The move could provide some extra competition for rival platforms like Netgem TV’s popular PLEIO box and service (here).

Freely Sees Surge in UK People Watching 2026 FIFA World Cup via Broadband

21st July, 2026 (22 Comments)

Broadband-based live TV streaming service Freely, which is backed by the major UK broadcasters and is an evolution – not yet a replacement – for the existing Freeview platform (inc. Freeview Play and Freesat), has reported seeing a “significant increase” in the number of people watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup over broadband.

BT Reveals Broadband Video Streaming Stats for England v France Match

20th July, 2026 (0 Comments)

Broadband ISP BT (EE) has published new data to show how much of an impact Saturday’s night’s FIFA World Cup 2026 football match between England and France had on the internet provider’s national network, which we’re told saw peak BBC iPlayer traffic extend 75% higher than the peak recorded during the equivalent 10pm–midnight period in an average week.

Virgin Media Add Four More Free Streaming Channels to UK TV Service

20th July, 2026 (7 Comments)

Broadband, phone and TV provider Virgin Media (O2) has this morning announced that customers of their pay TV service, at least those on their Virgin TV360 and IP-based Stream platforms, can now access four brand new streaming channels “at no extra cost“.

Virgin Media UK Launch AI-powered Robots to Monitor TV Services in Real Time

17th July, 2026 (18 Comments)

Broadband, phone and TV provider Virgin Media (O2) has introduced a new technology – created in-house – that harnesses AI-powered robots to monitor TV services in real time (i.e. more than 220 IPTV channels), which can be used to help the provider spot and resolve issues faster than ever before.

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BT Reveals Broadband Traffic Stats for England v Argentina Match

16th July, 2026 (4 Comments)

The latest data from broadband ISP BT (EE) has revealed that Wednesday’s night’s semi-final FIFA World Cup 2026 football match between England and Argentina triggered the “largest live streaming event ever seen” on the internet provider’s national network.

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Ofcom Investigate TikTok Over Weak UK Internet Age Verification Measures

16th July, 2026 (1 Comment)

Popular video streaming site TikTok, which can be used by those who are 13 years of age or older (18+ for livestreaming), appears to have landed itself in hot water with Ofcom’s enforcement of the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA) over their use of “age inference” technology to identify the age of their users (i.e. this is not something the regulator considers to be “highly effective” for age verification).

BT Broadband Saw Major UK Surge in Streaming Traffic for England v Norway

13th July, 2026 (1 Comment)

The latest internet traffic data from UK ISP BT (EE) has revealed that Saturday night’s quarter-final FIFA World Cup 2026 football match between England and Norway triggered another “major surge in streaming traffic” across BT’s broadband network, despite it taking place well outside of normal working hours.

BBC Boss Hints Channel 4 TV Content May Come to iPlayer Streaming Service

13th July, 2026 (20 Comments)

The Director General of the BBC, Matt Brittin, has confirmed they’re exploring the possibility of creating a “sovereign streaming platform in the UK” and have already had “an approach and a discussion” with Channel 4 about bringing some of their content to the iPlayer service – a way of helping both players to stay competitive in today’s streaming-centric world.

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England v Mexico Caused Surge in Early Morning UK Internet Traffic UPDATE

6th July, 2026 (3 Comments)

Last night’s FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 match between England and Mexico, which saw us walk away with the win after 3 goals (Mexico scored 2), caused an abnormal increase in broadband and mobile traffic across the small hours of the morning as many people stayed awake to watch the event.

Sky UK Acquires ITV’s Media and Entertainment Divisions to Boost Streaming

6th July, 2026 (14 Comments)

Broadband and media giant Sky UK (Comcast) has this morning confirmed that they’ve “agreed terms” to acquire ITV’s broadcasting business, specifically the company’s Media and Entertainment divisions, which include both their free-to-air TV channels and the ITV X video streaming service for a total consideration of up to £1.6bn (£1.2bn of which is cash).