M7, the German provider of TV entertainment for cable and IP networks, is the content partner for a channel portfolio with which O2 Telefónica will launch its new TV platform, O2 TV, on September 25th. The licence package supplied by M7 covers over 130 pay-TV channels from Kinowelt, SPI and Hearst Networks: Kinowelt Television HD, […]

File downloads take longer on O2 over 4G and 5G than on the other mobile networks, according to new research from regulator Ofcom. Ofcom’s latest Mobile Matters research report puts people’s experiences of using mobile networks across the UK under the microscope, based on crowdsourced data collected between October 2023 and March 2024. Ofcom analysis […]

O2 Telefónica in Germany and Nokia have announced the deployment of 5G standalone core software on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The rollout provides O2 Telefónica with ultra-low latency to deliver advanced 5G services, like extended reality and network slicing, which require instant availability and greater bandwidth capacity. Nokia’s secure and cloud-native 5G core architecture, including […]

The UK government’s plans to extend 4G mobile connectivity and broaden consumer choice in rural areas are behind schedule, according to a National Audit Office (NAO) report. Launched in March 2020, the Shared Rural Network (SRN) is a joint programme funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the UK’s four mobile […]

As the latest Bundesliga season unfolds, and Christmas holidays are just around the corner, TeraVolt, a QVEST Company and solution provider for digital media products and consulting, has shed light on the evolving and increasingly expensive world of streaming in Germany. To avoid missing out, payment is necessary. Users often encounter paywalls within a streaming […]

VMO2 develops 5G drone for rescue teams Virgin Media O2 has developed a 5G connected drone to help search and rescue teams establish reliable communication in the most remote areas, helping them to protect lives. The Warwickshire Search and Rescue team is the first team to trial the new technology. In rural areas, such as […]

Virgin Media O2 has reported net additions across fixed up 32,500, broadband up 40,800, and mobile contracts up 50,000 in Q3. Fixed network rollout passes 500,000 in the quarter, with 250,800 additional homes serviceable. Transaction adjusted revenue increased 7.1 per cent to £2.7 billion (€3.1bn) – 1.3 per cent excluding the benefit of nexfibre construction […]

Telefónica’s second brand, O2, has revamped its services and added pay-TV to its offering with the launch of the Movistar Plus OTT platform. O2 subscribers in Spain will now be able to watch Movistar Plus at a cheaper price of €12 a month compared to €14 through other operators. ustomers have to go to its […]

Ahead of the 2023/24 season, the British Basketball League has extended its broadcast partnership with Sky Sports to continue to air British Basketball League and Women’s British Basketball League action for the fourth consecutive season. Fans will see one game from the UK game’s top professional league live each week on Sky Sports’ linear and […]