Virgin Media launches new TV Go app so you can download TV shows to watch on-the-go
Customers will get access to 2,000 TV shows from channels like Cartoon Network, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon
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VIRGIN media has launched a new app that allows customers to download and watch 2,000 TV shows on-the-go.
The free Virgin TV Go app includes channels such as Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network.
It means that customers can download programmes over wifi, 4g or 3g while in the UK or in any EU country straight to their mobile phone or tablet.
Although, customers need to be wary of data costs and usage allowances to avoid paying more to watch and download programmes.
The telecoms giant has also launched a Virgin TV app, aimed at children aged three to seven, so that parents can download programmes such as Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol.
The apps are available on iOS and Android.
Once a downloaded programme has been started, Virgin TV customers have 48 hours to complete it before it expires.
The full list of channels are: ABC Studios, Cartoon Network, Comedy Central, Crime+Investigation, Food Network, Fox, History, Lifetime, Nickleodeon, Travel Channel, Nat Geo and Syfy.
Exclusive virgin TV box sets include Magic City, Kingdom, Good Behavior and Imposters.
The apps are similar to those offered by other TV subscription services.
only allows customers to stream content, they have to pay £5 a month extra to access to download programmes.
With the app you can stream content and download to your TV box as well access catch-up services.
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Only a selection of content is available for download on Netflix.
On Saturday, Virgin Media and UKTV resolved a pay dispute which saw its channels, including Dave and Gold, return.
Virgin had initially refused to pay what it called "inflated" fees while UKTV, which is partly owned by the BBC, said it would not accept "drastic" pay cuts.
While another dispute, this time between Virgin Media and ITV meant customers were at risk of losing more popular channels.
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