As part of its ongoing Mobile Transformation Plan, Virgin Media O2 is set to invest around £2m per day, equivalent to approximately £700m this year, into its mobile network. Major investment will ensure a consistent and reliable service across the UK in response to network demand reaching an all-time high.
Comprehensive investment in new masts, small cells and 4G and 5G upgrades is underpinned by additional spectrum deployment and increased automation, providing customers with a superior mobile network experience. The programme will boost connectivity for customers in the moments that matter, including on railways, along major roads, stadiums, city centres and historic ‘not-spots’.
Virgin Media O2’s Mobile Transformation Plan will see the operator invest around £2m a day into its mobile network, equivalent to approximately £700m this year, to enhance reliability, speed and coverage. This major boost for the mobile network will deliver a step change in performance and help deliver the best possible experience for customers. This significant investment programme comes in response to mobile network demand reaching an all-time high, with traffic more than doubling in the last five years.
Jeanie York, Chief Technology Officer, Virgin Media O2
Virgin Media O2 is committed to providing our customers with a reliable connectivity experience wherever they are. Our Mobile Transformation Plan combines the necessary financial investment with the latest technological innovation to make this a reality. We’re not just upgrading infrastructure; we’re creating a platform for future innovation. This programme ensures our customers will continue to benefit from superior reliability as new technologies and demands emerge.