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Virgin Media O2 successfully trials smart poles

Virgin Media O2 has successfully trialled a new way of improving and expanding mobile services by bringing together its fixed network infrastructure with new smart poles, which could help to boost mobile coverage in local areas across the UK. The trial, delivered in collaboration with shareholder Liberty Global, has seen new smart poles installed beside […]

March 18, 2024

Virgin Media TV adds DAZN Women’s Football channel

Virgin Media TV customers can now access DAZN Women’s Football channel at no extra cost. The company becomes the first UK pay-TV provider to carry the dedicated FAST channel. Available to Virgin TV customers directly via their set-top-box, DAZN’s FAST channel offers viewers live football coverage of the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL), which features […]

March 1, 2024

VMO2 switches on 5G Standalone in 14 UK cities

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 […]

February 22, 2024

Helipcopter delivers VMO2 masts to Isle of Skye

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 […]

February 13, 2024

Extreme E extends deal with Virgin Media Ireland

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 […]

January 16, 2024

VMO2 develops 5G drone for rescue teams

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 […]

December 11, 2023

Study: Brits believe new tech will offer better work-life balance

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 […]

December 5, 2023

Virgin Media offers free Asian TV channels for Diwali

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 […]

November 6, 2023

Apple TV+ on Virgin Media

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 […]

October 31, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Virgin Media gigabit broadband rolls out in Doncaster

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 […]

October 31, 2023