Virgin Media customers with Virgin TV 360 or Stream can now access thousands of popular TV shows and must-watch movies from Pluto TV, directly via their set-top box – at no extra cost.
Pluto TV – the free, ad-supported streaming TV service – will give customers access to more than 100 live linear channels spanning drama, news, sport, entertainment, kids’ programmes and much more, as well as thousands of iconic films and television series on-demand. Among the line-up of live, single series channels are The Drew Barrymore Show – the UK home of the popular chat series – and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, which follows the elite team of forensic investigators. Curated live channels in the Pluto TV app include 5 Cops, featuring the best of Channel 5’s ‘blue light’ series, including Police Interceptors and Motorway Cops.
David Bouchier, Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2, said: “Virgin TV brings together fantastic programming and popular apps that we know our customers will love. With Pluto TV now available on Virgin TV 360 and Stream, our customers can tune into even more unmissable entertainment.”
Olivier Jollet, Executive Vice President and International General Manager at Pluto TV, said: “We are glad to continue to collaborate with Virgin Media to bring Pluto TV content to a wider audience in the UK. The partnership with Virgin Media is the best example of our successful collaborations with MVPDs to enlarge our distribution footprint and support our ambitious growth plans for Pluto TV.”
Virgin TV 360 offers access to 190 channels and up to three mini 360 boxes around the home for the full multi-room experience, as well as access to the Virgin TV Go app so customers can stream their favourite content from their phone or tablet, whenever and wherever suits them.
Those with Stream, which is available to both new and existing customers who take a Virgin Media broadband only or broadband and landline bundle, can enjoy complete flexibility with a 30 day rolling contract and no ongoing cost beyond the streaming subscriptions they choose to subscribe to. Stream customers can also benefit from Stream credit which provides a 10% saving on select streaming services added via their Virgin TV bill.
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