Virgin Media O2 has hit a major milestone after it rolled out reliable 4G coverage across 100 rural sites as part of its commitment to the £1bn Shared Rural Network programme
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VMO2 once again in takeover discussions with TalkTalk
This week, a report from The Telegraph suggests that VMO2 is once again in negotiations with TalkTalk related to the acquisition of the latter’s consumer business.
Virgin Media O2 and Tesco Mobile renew joint venture
Today, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) and Tesco have announced a ten-year renewal of their ongoing partnership surrounding joint venture Tesco Mobile. Tesco Mobile was formed as a joint venture by supermarket giant Tesco and Telefonica UK (O2) back in 2003.
Virgin Media O2 receives most complaints in Ofcom survey
UK communications regulator Ofcom has published a report on the number of complaints thy have received from telecoms customers over the last quarter (Q3 of 2023, July–September). Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) was the most complained about provider of fixed broadband, landline, pay TV, and pay monthly mobile services, according to a quarterly study from Ofcom.
VMO2 vows to create 200 entry level jobs this year
With National Apprenticeship Week approaching, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced the latest goals for its early careers scheme, aiming to hire 200 entry level roles over the coming year.
Virgin Media O2 pledges to pursue greener conflict resolution methods
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has this week signed the Greener Litigation Associate Member Pledge, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of its litigation processes. The pledge commits members to supporting more environmentally friendly litigation work, in turn helping them achieve their Net Zero carbon emissions goals.
VMO2 using 5G drone to support Warwickshire Search and Rescue
The drone carries a miniaturised 5G base station, providing search teams with vital connectivity when operating in remote areas
Virgin Media O2 mulls tower sale
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) have entered into exclusive talks to sell its stake in joint venture tower unit subsidiary Cornerstone (CTIL) to GLIL infrastructure. Reuters reports that, according to four anonymous sources, the deal could be worth £2.5 billion.
GLIL emerged on top in an auction held earlier this year for a part of VMO2’s 50% stake in the towerco, with sources suggesting a deal could be finalised as early as next week.
Special delivery! VMO2 uses helicopters to bring new 4G masts to Islay
News Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has deployed six new 4G masts on the remote Scottish Island as part of its role in the government’s Shared Rural Network (SRN) project This week, VMO2 has revealed it has used helicopters to deliver 4G masts to the island of Islay in...
VMO2 conducts Connected Farm trial in Barnsley
Press Release Virgin Media O2 has created the “Connected Farm of the Future” in a trial with Cannon Hall Farm in Barnsley, designed to showcase how enhanced mobile connectivity could transform rural agriculture. Virgin Media O2 is bringing connectivity to every...
Virgin Media O2 to begin 3G switch off in 2025
News All major UK operators have agreed with the government to phase out 2G and 3G by 2033 Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has become the final major UK mobile operator to announce its 3G shut down schedule, aiming to begin the process in 2025. The company says that the...
Consolidation begins in UK fibre market as VMO2’s nexfibre acquires altnet Upp
News The move will see nextfibre’s footprint expanded by around 175,000 premises in the East of England Today, nexfibre has announced that it will acquire UK altnet Upp in a deal facilitated by its partner Virgin Media O2 (VMO2). The financial details of the deal were...
O2 Slovakia and Slovak Telekom to share mobile networks
News The two operators say the network sharing deal will help prevent overbuild and accelerate their respective rollouts of 5G Two of Slovakia’s biggest mobile operators have this week finalised a long-awaited network sharing deal, which will O2 Slovakia and Slovak...
Virgin Media O2 announces 2,000 job cuts
News The cuts are the first since the telecoms company was created in 2021 Following the publication of their Q2 results today, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced that it will cut nearly 11% of its total workforce by the end of the year. Around 2,000 jobs will be...
Ericsson shows off 5G Cloud RAN in Germany with O2 Telefónica
Press Release Ericsson and O2 Telefónica in Germany have achieved a significant milestone in the development of 5G Cloud RAN technology in Europe In their inaugural joint Proof of Concept (PoC) deployment at O2 Telefónica's Wayra innovation hub in Munich, they...
Ofcom probes VMO2 as customers complain about contract cancellation
News The regulator is aims to ensure that Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) customers are not being disincentivised from changing to another service provider due to onerous termination procedures Today, UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced an investigation into Virgin Media...
VMO2’s deal with Nokia leaves scope for Open RAN
News The three-year partnership will see Nokia provide the operator with its latest RAN solutions, as well as the potential for Open RAN and Cloud RAN pilots This week, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) have announced that they will expand their partnership with Finnish vendor...
Virgin Media O2 and Good Things Foundation launch apprenticeship scheme
Press Release Virgin Media O2 and Good Things Foundation have partnered to launch a new apprenticeship programme where successful candidates will gain professional qualifications alongside undertaking critical work to increase digital inclusion across the UK. The...
Research claims FTTH reduces internet CO2 emissions by a third
FTTH Council Global Alliance Sustainability Survey examines various global telecom initiatives but claims fibre is consistently green
VMO2 and Telefonica Tech tout cloud and cybersec solutions
Press Release Virgin Media O2 Business is bolstering its product line-up with a comprehensive range of market-leading cloud and security solutions, alongside network transformation services It comes as Virgin Media O2 Business begins a new partnership with...
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