As millions of children begin their summer holidays and spend more time online, research from Virgin Media O2 and Internet Matters reveals parents and carers have significant concern about the threat AI poses to their children. Three quarters (75 per cent) of parents surveyed say they’re worried about the dangers of AI-generated deepfake audio and […]
Vodafone UK and Virgin Media O2 have agreed to extend and enhance their existing mobile network sharing agreement for more than a decade, bolstering mobile coverage across the country and delivering improved services for customers. Many elements of the agreement expand on the existing arrangement between Vodafone UK and Virgin Media O2 and are independent […]
nexfibre, the next-generation fibre operator, has announced it will be connecting 15,000 premises in High Wycombe and Marlow to its full-fibre network, in partnership with its build partner and anchor tenant, Virgin Media O2. nexfibre recently announced it has reached 1 million premises, part of its overall goal of reaching 5 million premises by 2026. […]
Virgin Media O2 and Ericsson have partnered to demonstrate the potential of network slicing, with a trial that took place at MCM Comic Con in Birmingham. The trial saw the augmented reality eSport, Hado, run on a dedicated slice on Virgin Media O2’s 5G standalone network, which enabled remote play and live broadcasting. Competitors taking […]
nexfibre, the next generation fibre network operator, has announced the appointment of Rajiv Datta as its Chief Executive Officer. Datta, who starts his role immediately, has over 25 years’ experience in the digital infrastructure and fixed telecoms sectors. He has experience building and managing large fibre-based networks and services across the US, Europe and Asia, […]
Liberty Global has published its Q3 2022 financial results. Mike Fries, CEO, commented: “Despite the macroeconomic challenges in Europe we clearly have a resilient business model, as demonstrated by our solid results in Q3. Connectivity remains an essential service with strong demand across our footprint for reliable and seamless access to high-quality fixed and mobile […]
Virgin Media O2 is giving millions of its customers a broadband speed boost at no extra cost, offering them even more megabits for their money at a time households are increasingly reliant on broadband to stay connected and entertained. The boost, effective immediately, will see Virgin Media’s M100 service benefit from a 22 per cent […]
Nuance Communications has announced that Liberty Global has expanded its use of Nuance Dragon TV for Virgin Media O2 customers in the UK. The expansion includes new capabilities that provide enhanced support for visually impaired customers, such as reading aloud programme information. Nuance Dragon TV, powered by Nuance conversational AI, has proven popular worldwide with […]
The frenetic final showdown of the Premier League on May 22nd resulted in the highest ever data traffic peak on the Virgin Media O2 mobile network. With fans transfixed by unfolding drama, they took to their phones to stream, socialise, check scores and share their feelings as it unfolded. The rare occasion – when all […]
Liberty Global, the multinational telco, has published its Q1 2022 financial results. CEO Mike Fries stated: “First, our thoughts go out to all those impacted by the war in Ukraine. I’m very proud of our operations and employees across Liberty Global for their devoted efforts to support those in need. While we all hope for […]