Virgin Media last month revealed its new all-in-one steaming TV box, Stream, which is available to buy now.
The long-awaited device gives customers a fuss-free way to access Virgin Media TV with no lengthy contract or engineer appointment.
Thinking of trying it out? Here's all the information you should know about the new TV streaming device.
What is Virgin Media Stream?
Much like Sky's NOW streaming service, the new Virgin Media Stream box is designed to make watching live TV and on-demand content more easy and flexible.
It's available on a 30-day rolling contract and allows you to enjoy the likes of Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and Sky Sports in one place. Virgin Stream customers will also get a 10% discount on all streaming services like Netflix - which will help to reduce the cost of their monthly bill.
Stream comes with voice control and search to help you find what you want to watch with ease.
How much does it cost?
Virgin Media Stream is free for all Virgin Media broadband customers, however there's a one-off activation fee of £35.
If you're not already signed up to Virgin Media, then you'll need to take out a new contract to get the Stream box for free. There are no installation costs.
You can add and change your content options depending on what you want to watch, or what you can afford.
The 10% credit given each month is also a great bonus.
How to buy Virgin Media Stream
You can order Virgin Stream by visiting the Virgin Media website, or by calling up the Virgin Media sales team on 0800 052 0422.
If you're new to Virgin Media, then you'll have to take out a broadband or broadband and home phone contract with the broadcasting giant to get your hands on Stream.
Existing Virgin Media customers can reportedly buy the Virgin Stream as a standalone product.
What streaming services are included?
One thing we love about Virgin Media Stream is that it allows you to pick and choose which streaming services you pay for each month.
Customers should note that they must subscribe to platforms like Netflix, Disney+ and Starzplay through Virgin Media Stream to receive the 10% credit back into their account. Sadly, you won't get the credit if you link any existing accounts to the Stream box.
Here are the subscriptions available on Virgin Stream:
- Netflix - From £6.99 per month
- Disney+ - £7.99 per month
- Sky Sports HD pack (All 8 Sky Sports channels in HD) - £38.75 per month
- Sky Cinema HD pack (All 11 Sky Cinema channels in HD) - £14.99 per month
- Sky Sports HD and Cinema HD pack - £46.25 per month
- BT Sports pack (4 HD BT Sport channels and BT Ultimate Sport in UHD) - £18 per month
- Essential Entertainment (25 HD entertainment channels including Comedy Central, Sky Max and Discovery) - £12 per month
- Kids pack (7 kids channels including Nick HD and Cartoon Network HD) - £4 per month
- Starzplay - £4.99 a month
