Virgin Media O2
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Ten of the UK's largest digital connectivity companies have signed a joint letter encouraging their suppliers to adopt voluntary minimum standards to reduce carbon emissions. -
Earlier this week, Capacity visited Overbury Farms on the Worcestershire-Gloucestershire border to witness first-hand the transformative impact of Virgin Media O2 Business’ (VMO2) portable 5G private network.
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The Virgin Media O2-led 5G MoDE project has successfully deployed an Open RAN solution at the Allianz Stadium, significantly boosting mobile connectivity for thousands of fans during the Six Nations.
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Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) will invest around £2 million per day—equivalent to approximately £700 million this year— into its mobile network as part of its mobile transformation plan.
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Virgin Media O2 Business, in partnership with River Severn Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSAWIR), has announced the launch of 5G Private Network trial at Overbury Farms in England.
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Ofcom has launched a consultation on plans to auction more spectrum for 4G and 5G mobile use, though operators have raised concerns about both the format and timing.
Forthcoming events
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Virgin Media O2 has announced its largest-ever device donation programme, committing to provide up to 12,000 smartphones in 2025 to support people in need.
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Sinch has expanded RCS Business Messaging (RBM) to iOS users on Three UK and Virgin Media O2 (VMO2).
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VMO2 and Ontix have switched on new small cell sites in Birmingham to boost mobile capacity and reduce network traffic at busy times.
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Virgin Media Business Wholesale is now offering high-bandwidth National Ethernet and Direct Internet Access (DIA) services through its advanced metro network.
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Data consumption in the UK rose in 2024, according to new data from Virgin Media O2, with broadband usage rising by 8.1% and mobile data increasing by 9%.
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Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has enhanced its mobile network across the UK by connecting 1,000 mobile masts to its proprietary 10Gbps fibre backhaul network.
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A new partnership between Cellnex UK and Virgin Media O2 aims to enhance mobile coverage across the city of Bristol with the deployment of small cell technologies.
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Virgin Media O2 brought together its fixed and mobile networks to create a Converged Interconnect Network (CIN), a combined network capable of carrying both mobile and fixed traffic.
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Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) says it is the first UK operator to have switched on 5G standalone (SA) small cells in Birmingham city centre.
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The dark fibre network, scheduled to launch in 2025, will ensure data sharing among local authorities, healthcare providers, and universities.
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Martin McFadyen, director of public sector at Virgin Media O2 Business shares his thoughts on how digital innovation is reshaping the NHS, enhancing patient care and bolstering operational efficiencies.
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Cellnex UK, Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) have signed a new long-term agreement for Cellnex to provide the two operators with tower infrastructure and associated services.
