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Virgin Media O2 becomes the first UK operator to switch on 5G standalone small cells in a major connectivity boost for customers. Virgin Media O2 has successfully deployed the UK’s first 5G standalone small cells, with customers in Birmingham city centre the first to…. Press release. 5 November 2024.
We’re Virgin Media O2 and we’re upgrading the UK
We’re combining the UK’s favourite mobile network operator 1 with a broadband network offering the nation’s fastest widely-available speeds 2. 1. UK’s Favourite Mobile Network Operator: O2 ranked top out of EE, Vodafone and Three for NPS.
Virgin Media O2 Unveils the Next Phase of its Mobile Network …
Feb 22, 2024 · Virgin Media O2 has today announced the switch on of its 5G Standalone network in 14 cities across the UK. Customers in the 14 locations* will be the first to access this major upgrade which brings wider 5G coverage, higher bandwidth, and improved latency.
Virgin Media O2 to begin switching off 3G in 2025 with enhanced ...
Sep 7, 2023 · Virgin Media O2 has confirmed that it will begin switching off 3G services in 2025. The move will allow the company to focus on upgrading faster, more reliable and energy-efficient 4G and 5G networks to improve services for customers.
Virgin Media O2, Liberty Global and Telefónica kick off plans to …
16 February 2024: Virgin Media O2 together with its shareholders, Liberty Global and Telefónica, have initiated plans to create a distinct national fixed network company (NetCo) that will underpin full fibre take up and roll out; provide new financing optionality and a platform for potential altnet consolidation opportunities; and establish ...
Virgin Media O2 bolsters future network with fibre upgrade plan
Jul 29, 2021 · With the fastest speeds at scale in the country today, Virgin Media O2 will upgrade the cable element of its fibre-rich network and make use of cutting-edge full-fibre technology. This technology is capable of delivering symmetrical 10Gbps download and upload speeds and beyond, with the upgrade plan covering 14.3 million cable premises, after ...
New £4.5bn investment to extend Virgin Media O2’s fibre …
Jul 29, 2022 · Virgin Media O2’s shareholders, Liberty Global and Telefónica, alongside investment firm, InfraVia Capital Partners, have today announced a major investment in Britain of approximately £4.5bn with the creation of a new fibre joint venture.
Virgin Media O2 switches on residential 2Gbps broadband service …
Feb 7, 2024 · Virgin Media O2 has become the first major UK provider to publicly launch a residential 2Gbps broadband service and introduce symmetrical download and upload speeds across all of its speed tiers as an optional add-on for customers.
About Virgin Media O2 | We're upgrading the UK
Virgin Media O2 will bring together next-generation gigabit broadband and 5G services while expanding its network reach across the country. In July 2022, Virgin Media O2’s shareholders, Liberty Global and Telefónica, alongside investment firm, InfraVia Capital Partners, announced a major investment in Britain of approximately £4.5bn with ...
Q2 2022 financial results - Virgin Media O2
The launch of our Virgin Media O2 sustainability strategy was also a major highlight in the quarter, and we will back up our bold commitments on carbon, circular economy and communities with real action.