Virgin Media will start to switch off 2G services in summer 2029 as part of its ongoing Mobile Transformation Plan.By closing this decades-old network, the company says it will be able to further expand and upgrade its 4G and 5G connectivity, reduce energy consumption and deliver faster speeds and more reliable services for customers. Virgin […]
Virgin Media O2 has expanded O2 Satellite to compatible Google Pixel devices. The expansion means more customers can access satellite-powered connectivity in areas beyond the reach of the traditional mobile network. Launched earlier this year, O2 Satellite allows customers to connect directly to satellites using everyday smartphones, without the need for specialist equipment. The service […]
Rakuten TV Enterprise has announced the full line-up for its LIVE London, which brings together senior leaders from across the Connected TV (CTV) and streaming industry on June 9th at The Shard, London. The event will convene more than 100 executives and decision-makers from across the advertising, content and technology sectors, including advertisers, media agencies, platforms, broadcasters, production companies and studios. Designed as a […]
People across the UK are on track to spend an average of four years and eight months of their waking lives using their phones unintentionally, according to a year-long study commissioned by Virgin Media O2. The research, which engaged more than 6,000 participants at its peak, is published in a report featuring a foreword by […]
Virgin Media O2 will switch on its O2 Satellite service for iPhone on May 28th, allowing users to connect to the O2 network via satellite in areas where traditional cellular coverage is unavailable. The update will significantly expand access to the service following its launch earlier this year, enabling millions more people to stay connected […]
Virgin Media O2 has recorded the biggest broadband traffic spike in its history, as millions tuned in to watch Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Prime Video on May 5th. Peak downstream traffic was up 17 per cent on an average Tuesday evening, making it the highest traffic event ever […]
Point Topic has released its regular update on fixed broadband availability in the UK, tracking the progress to the end of Q1 2026. The analysis is based on its broadband availability dataset which covers all 1.7 million UK postcodes. Key headlines include: At the end of Q1 2026, the overall FTTP coverage, including Openreach FTTP network, […]
O2 Daisy is rebranding as O2 Business following the merger of Virgin Media O2’s Business division and Daisy Group in August 2025. In a press release the new brand stated it is “focused on helping UK organisations cut through complexity – making it simpler to connect, communicate and get things done”. The business already serves thousands […]
Virgin Media O2 reports it is “doubling down on its commitments to use renewable energy and to achieve net zero carbon emissions” after agreeing a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with egg Power. Under the 10-year agreement, egg Power will supply Virgin Media O2 with solar energy from its new solar farm in Suffolk, which is […]
Virgin Media O2 has signed new multi-year agreements with Ericsson and Nokia to upgrade its UK mobile network, as part of its Mobile Transformation Plan. The deals will see the majority of Virgin Media O2’s radio access network (RAN) upgraded to the latest 5G+ technology, improving performance for millions of customers across the country. Thousands […]