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Virgin Media TV Service Disruption Affects Thousands in the UK

Virgin Media says a pixelation fault is limited to TV services.

Overview

  • Virgin Media confirmed a fault causing pixelation on television channels and said broadband is not affected.
  • Downdetector, a site that aggregates user outage reports, showed more than 4,000 complaints at its peak.
  • Users described broken-up pictures and unwatchable channels, including on TiVo set‑top boxes.
  • GeoBlackout recorded hundreds of Virgin Media complaints, pointing to a widespread issue across the UK.
  • Express.co.uk launched live coverage as the cause remains under investigation and teams work to restore service.