O2 deploys Europe’s first pre-assembled mobile mast in Kent
Press Release O2 installed Europe’s first pre-assembled mobile site in Sandwich, Kent, introducing...
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VMO2’s AI flags over 1bn scam calls to O2 customers
Virgin Media O2 has reached a major milestone in its fight against fraudsters, after using AI to successfully label more than 1 billion suspected scam and spam calls to O2 customers.
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VMO2 lauches Starlink-backed ‘O2 Satellite’ service
Virgin Media O2 has today switched on O2 Satellite, a new satellite-to-mobile service powered by Starlink Direct to Cell, marking a major step forward in extending mobile connectivity across the UK.
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TalkTalk hunting for buyers for PXC and consumer units
According to a report from Sky News, TalkTalk has begun negotiations for the sale its consumer ISP unit and wholesale platform business (PXC).
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Virgin Media O2 gives Chelsea stadium a mobile infra upgrade
News The upgrades will provide customers with more reliable service during busy football matches...
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Ofcom clears the way for satellite-to-smartphone services
Ofcom has given the green light for mobile network operators to deliver ‘direct-to-device’ (D2D) satellite services to ordinary smartphones, clearing the regulatory pathway for calls, texts and data to be delivered from space across the UK.
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Ofcom fines Virgin Media £23.8m over digital landline migration
Ofcom has imposed a £23.8 million fine on Virgin Media, marking the largest financial penalty the regulator has issued this year, due to the telecoms giant’s mishandling of vulnerable customers during its planned migration from analogue to digital landline services.
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VMO2 upgrades motorway 5G across the UK
The mobile operator says the upgrades will help facilitate the rollout of electric vehicles across the country
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UK telecom industry unites to combat scam calls with new fraud charter
UK telcos have taken a significant step towards tackling the persistent issue of scam calls by committing to a new Telecommunications Fraud Charter.
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VMO2 in talks with Netomnia for £2bn takeover
According to a report from the Financial Times, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has entered into negotiations to acquire fibre altnet rival Netomnia for £2 billion.
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UK’s MNOs line up for mmWave spectrum – but can they use it effectively?
This week, UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has approved all three of the UK’s mobile operators to participate in the upcoming auction for spectrum in the 26GHz (25.1-27.5GHz) and 40GHz (40.5-43.5GHz) bands.
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VMO2 unveils first of 1,000 Giga Sites to boost 5G
The site utilises Nokia’s cutting-edge dual-band massive MIMO technology and brings together multiple spectrum layers with a mix of low, mid and high-band spectrum, including new spectrum obtained as part of Virgin Media O2’s deal with Vodafone UK
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VMO2 celebrates 5G Standalone milestone with giant Bakewell tart
Virgin Media O2 has today announced that its next generation 5G Standalone network is now live in 500 towns and cities across the UK. Available to more than 70% of the UK population – some 49 million people – this represents the country’s largest 5G Standalone deployment.
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Boldyn Networks and VMO2 deploy Open RAN 5G at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light
Press Release Boldyn Networks (Boldyn) and Virgin Media O2 have significantly enhanced 5G...
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VMO2 pledges £1m for STEM apprenticeships
Virgin Media O2 has today announced it is creating a new £1 million talent fund to help charities, local authorities, small businesses and social enterprises train apprentices — removing financial and structural barriers that have long held smaller organisations back from investing in early careers talent
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VMO2 taps Age UK to help elderly customers manage 3G switch-off
Virgin Media O2 and Age UK are working together to provide additional support to the small number of older mobile phone users who will need to upgrade their handsets to continue using mobile data once 3G is switched off.
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VMO2 buys £343m of spectrum from Vodafone
Virgin Media O2 has today announced the details of its spectrum transfer agreement with Vodafone UK
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CityFibre moves to quell sales rumour
The fibre network operator insists that its growth plans remain on track, despite reports that the company’s backers are exploring a potential sale
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Telefonica’s continues LatAm retreat, mulls double down on UK
Telefonica is taking the next step in its withdrawal from South American, appointing Citi to oversee the sale of its Chilean unit, according to a report from El Confidencial.
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VMO2’s Recycle for Business service processes 45,000 devices
This week, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has shared that its O2 Recycle for Business initiative has helped save 45,000 devices from being sent to landfill since it was relaunched in October 2023.
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