Virgin Media adds two Sky HD channels

UK cable operator Virgin Media has added Sky News HD and Sky Sports News HQ HD to its platform.

The additions mean that all of the Sky channels that are available on Virgin Media can be viewed in HD, with Sky News HD to be available on channel 603 and Sky Sports News HQ HD on channel 511.

“This launch means our customers can watch an unrivalled range of sports TV in HD, including every Sky Sports channel, BT Sport and ESPN,” said Stephane David, executive director of content at Virgin Media.

The new channels are available at no extra cost to Virgin Media’s XL TV customers.