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Virgin Media O2 reaches plastic waste milestone

by Georgia Sweeting | Apr 26, 2024

UK mobile operator Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced that it has successfully removed 65 tonnes of single-use plastic from its operations and products since 2021.

Virgin Media O2 Ventures into Space for rural connectivity

by Georgia Sweeting | Apr 16, 2024

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced a partnership with satellite provider Starlink to boost mobile services in the UK’s most remote areas. The operator will use Starlink’s constellation of over 5,000 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to support backhaul services across the country.

Virgin Media O2 Breaks New Ground with Smart Pole Trial

by Georgia Sweeting | Mar 18, 2024

British broadband and mobile operator Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced its latest initiative – the Smart Pole Trial, in collaboration with shareholder Liberty Global.

VMO2 prepares to spin off fixed network business

by Harry Baldock | Feb 19, 2024

VMO2 is preparing to spin off its fixed broadband network into a fully owned wholesale subsidiary NetCo.

The move will open up VMO2’s broadband networks, which currently provide cable and fibre broadband services to 16 million homes, to wholesale for the first time, giving ISPs looking for scale an additional option beyond Openreach.

VMO2 records £3.3bn loss as interest rates begin to bite

by Harry Baldock | Feb 16, 2024

This week, VMO2 has announced a £3.3 billion loss in 2023, having incurred a goodwill impairment of £3.1 billion related to the increased cost of capital.

Helicopters deliver VMO2’s 100th Shared Rural Network site on the Isle of Skye

by Harry Baldock | Feb 14, 2024

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

VMO2 once again in takeover discussions with TalkTalk

by Harry Baldock | Feb 12, 2024

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.

Ofcom probes Virgin Media over landline migration

by Harry Baldock | Feb 9, 2024

The regulator says it wants to ensure that vulnerable customers are being treated fairly and that access to emergency services is not being jeopardised during the switch

Virgin Media O2 and Tesco Mobile renew joint venture

by Georgia Sweeting | Jan 31, 2024

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.

EE dominates RootMetrics benchmarking study but loses 5G crown to Three

by Harry Baldock | Jan 30, 2024

This week, RootMetrics (Ookla) have released their bi-annual benchmarking study of UK mobile networks, measuring both performance and coverage of various mobile technologies.

VMO2 vows to create 200 entry level jobs this year

by Harry Baldock | Jan 23, 2024

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

by Georgia Sweeting | Jan 10, 2024

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

by Harry Baldock | Dec 11, 2023

The drone carries a miniaturised 5G base station, providing search teams with vital connectivity when operating in remote areas

‘The Great Rural Revival’: countryside connectivity to boost UK economy by £8.8 billion

by Georgia Sweeting | Nov 23, 2023

A study undertaken by Cebr on behalf of Virgin Media O2 has found that excellent levels of digital connectivity in rural areas could increase turnover for rural manufacturing businesses by more than 7%, adding an extra £8.8 billion to the UK economy.

Virgin Media O2 mulls tower sale

by Georgia Sweeting | Oct 31, 2023

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.