Virgin Media O2
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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%. -
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.
Forthcoming events
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The first - not quite - full year financial results from the merged Virgin Media O2 have been published, confirming network capex investments of £2 billion and a new fibre venture.
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A very British approach to regulation; altimeter checks in Norway and the cold side of quantum computing
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AtlasEdge has become the first international data-centre player to invest in the northern English city of Leeds, after it acquired Cornelius House for an undisclosed sum.
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Virgin Media O2 has confirmed it is the only major UK operator that will not introduce roaming fees in Europe.
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Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced it has completed the upgrade of its entire national network gigabit speeds, four years ahead of target.
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Vodafone is claiming that a new deal with CityFibre will make it the biggest full fibre provider in the UK.
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Samsung has announced it will conduct 4G and 5G trials with Virgin Media O2 in the UK.
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Virgin Media O2 has launched Volt – its first joint product since the merging of the companies earlier this year.
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Telefónica has moved Mark Evans, who was CEO of its O2 UK operation, to become the group’s chief strategy and development officer.
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The merged Virgin Media O2 operator in the UK has been showing off 5G-connected drones that are designed to be used by emergency services.
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Telefónica has reportedly hired investment banks Barclays and LionTree to find it a finance partner for its UK fibre network.
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Virgin Media O2 confirms the addition of 1.5 million homes to its gigabit network, as such more than half of its footprint can now access ultrafast broadband speeds.
