Virgin Media O2 has announced the switch on of its 5G Standalone network in 14 cities across the UK. Customers in the 14 locations ( Manchester, Liverpool, London, Lincoln, Birmingham, Sheffield, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, York, Belfast, Cardiff, Nottingham and Slough) will be the first to access this major upgrade which brings wider 5G coverage, higher […]

Isle of Skye, the second-largest island in Scotland, has become the 100th site to benefit from improved mobile connectivity after Virgin Media O2 used helicopters to deliver and install new 4G masts to the island. The milestone means Virgin Media O2 has gone further than any other operator to date to deliver new infrastructure as […]

Extreme E and Virgin Media Television have agreed an extension to their broadcast deal, which will see the electric off-road racing series remain on the broadcaster for two more years.Extreme E has been brought to Irish audiences by Virgin Media Television since 2021. It has been aired live on VMTV, along with a variety of […]

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 […]

With over a third (36 per cent) of workers concerned about the impact of technological changes and what this will mean for them, Virgin Media O2 Business has published a study on the future of work.   The pandemic accelerated remote and hybrid work, mostly benefitting desk-based workers. Meanwhile, deskless workers like teachers, nurses and engineers […]

In celebration of Diwali, from November 6th – 20th, Virgin Media TV customers can access 15 premium Asian TV channels at no extra cost. The channels included are part of Virgin Media’s Asian Mela bundle, which usually costs £12 per month and offers customers the latest Indian films, dramas, comedy shows and more. Viewers can […]

Virgin Media customers can now watch the Apple TV+ streaming service directly on supported Virgin set-top boxes. Apple TV+ is home to a number award-winning movies and series including Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Bad Sisters, Slow Horses, Hijack, Severance, Foundation and the soon to be released Killers of the Flower Moon (pictured) from director […]

The first phase of work to bring full fibre broadband to Doncaster has been completed, meaning residents can now access Virgin Media services for the first time, offering speeds up to 20 times faster than the local average. Virgin Media says these hyperfast connections, offering top speeds of 1,130Mbps, are perfect for busy households working […]

Virgin Media O2 is giving its TV customers access to its full range of kids’ channels at no extra cost to help keep families entertained throughout October. From now until October 31st, all Virgin TV customers will be given access to additional kids TV channels, which would normally cost £5 per month, including Sky Kids, […]

Research from entertainment technologist TiVo for IBC 2023 reveals that almost half of all UK consumers have not reduced their video spending as a result of increases in the cost of living. On average, UK consumers subscribe to six paid video content sources, with an average monthly bill of £78.06 (€90.71). However, while having access […]