the netflix channel is paid to netflix, it is a three tier pricing setup, 1; normal quality, 2; HD quality or 3; 4K quality, the prices rise 1 to 3. It is explained on signing up. you also need an internet connection. We have the HD at about £8 a month, my son benefits as he can sign in as one of my devices at his house on his tv. There is loads of content. Our V6 box runs it just fine, if you're on virgin already they are now doing free upgrades from old Tivo boxes to V6 boxes! and you can have netflix for a month free to see if you want it!