“Virgin Media Urges Upgrade for BBC iPlayer Access”

Virgin Media customers using older TV set-top boxes are urged to upgrade as the BBC iPlayer app will soon be blocked on outdated devices. Users with aging TiVo models, launched over a decade ago, will lose access to popular content like EastEnders and Casualty. Virgin Media has notified affected customers, advising them to switch to newer V6 or 360 devices to avoid interruption in viewing BBC shows. Those facing the block should respond positively to Virgin’s upgrade email to ensure continued access to iPlayer. The deadline for the switch is set for July, after which the streaming app will cease to function on unsupported devices. This move follows a trend of apps discontinuing support for older devices due to compatibility issues. Furthermore, Virgin Media regularly updates newer devices with additional channels, such as British Screen Classics and wedotv movies, providing added value to customers.