Virgin Media
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Data consumption in the UK rose in 2024, according to new data from Virgin Media O2, with broadband usage rising by 8.1% and mobile data increasing by 9%. -
Virgin Media O2 brought together its fixed and mobile networks to create a Converged Interconnect Network (CIN), a combined network capable of carrying both mobile and fixed traffic.
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UK altnet nexfibre is expanding its full-fibre broadband network and will be connecting 15,000 premises in High Wycombe and Marlow.
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The High Court has denied a “fanciful” attempt from BT to sue Virgin Mobile (VMO2) after EE accused the operator of terminating their network access agreement before its expiry.
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Liberty Global’s Virgin Media in Ireland is to try out a free Wifi network in the city of Dublin.
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Virgin Media Ireland and Vodafone have signed a wholesale network access deal that will allow Vodafone to offer its customers fast fixed-line broadband services.
Forthcoming events
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Liberty Global has taken a significant step to upgrade its cable networks to deliver 10Gbps into its 85 million customers’ homes.
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Virgin Media O2 acquiring TalkTalk would be a “major statement of intent” by CEO Lutz Schuler as the company looks to take on BT, according to Kester Mann, director of consumer and connectivity at CCS Insight.
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VMO2 has revealed details of its burgeoning network of small cells across London as its UK investment strategy continues.
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The city of Dublin is planning to install 150 access points across the city for free OpenRoaming Wifi, after a successful trial.
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Virgin Media O2 has launched hyperfast gigabit-speed broadband for small businesses, offering what it claims to be the fastest widely available business broadband in the UK.
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US cable company and telco Comcast says it has taken the next step in its ambition to upgrade its customers to 10Gbps technology.
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Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced it has completed the upgrade of its entire national network gigabit speeds, four years ahead of target.
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Virgin Media's former central finance director, Ed Dannan, has been appointed CFO of rural broadband provider Voneus.
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Vodafone is claiming that a new deal with CityFibre will make it the biggest full fibre provider in the UK.
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Virgin Media O2 has launched Volt – its first joint product since the merging of the companies earlier this year.
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Orange, Telefónica and Nokia are among those who have reported their Q2 and H1 financial results in recent days.
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The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given final approval of the joint venture between Liberty Global and Telefónica to merge Virgin Media and O2.
Forthcoming events
Datacloud Asia 2025 co-located with ITW Asia
3 DECEMBER - 4 DECEMBER 2025 Singapore, Singapore
