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Feb 22, 2024 · Virgin Media O2 has today announced the switch on of its 5G Standalone network in 14 cities across the UK. Customers in the 14 locations* will be the first to access this major upgrade which brings wider 5G coverage, higher bandwidth, and improved latency.
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By Steve McCaskill
published 12 May 2022
Virgin Media O2 plans 50% population 5G coverage by 2023 as FTTP rollout begins
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Virgin Media O2 says it is on track to meet its target of covering half the UK population with 5G by 2023 and has started the process of upgrading its fixed line network to full fibre technology.
5G coverage will be expanded using O2's low-band spectrum, while Virgin Media's terrestrial network will be futureproofed using fibre to the premise (FTTP) technology as the firm seeks to maintain its technological leadership.
The success of initial upgrade pilots now means the company has moved to deploy FTTP at a cost of £100 per home, with a completion target of 2028.
The news marks a successful Q1 in which fixed line customers remained static at 5.8 million, while 478,000 mobile users were added - a figure which includes additions from Virgin Media O2's wholesale customers and Internet of Things (IoT) subscriptions.
Revenues were flat at £2.5 billion but profit rose by 5% year-on-year to £92 million.
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Jan 14, 2021 · O2 will continue to rollout 5G where customers need it, with urban areas receiving added coverage through more cell sites, in-building solutions and small cell deployments. O2 remains committed to its role in rebuilding Britain, and keeping the country connected during the third national lockdown.
Jun 8, 2023 · Since the merger in 2021, Virgin Mobile has cut ties with its Vodaphone network provider, which means that since then, as a Virgin customer, you have already been using the O2 network. So, if you have an excellent signal and 5G connection, this will stay the same as you move over to O2.
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Virgin Mobile 5G coverage and roll-out. Find out if Virgin Mobile 5G coverage is available in your area or when it is coming to your area. Check Coverage. Last updated 9th August, 2023. Virgin Mobile uses O2 ’s 5G infrastructure, meaning it’s available in parts of the same 2,100+ UK towns and cities at the time of writing.
