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Virgin Media O2 acquires spectrum to boost UK mobile coverage

Telecoms Tech News

Virgin Media O2 is acquiring spectrum from VodafoneThree that promises faster speeds and better coverage for UK mobile customers. The £343 million deal with VodafoneThree will see Virgin Media O2 take ownership of 78.8 MHz of spectrum, boosting its total share to roughly 30 percent.

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Investing in the North: How Virgin Media O2 is powering a more connected, inclusive future 

Total Telecom

We have invested more than 1 billion to connect over 3.4 Virgin Media O2’s 5G coverage now reaches more than 75% of the UK population and last year we switched on our next generation 5G Standalone network, which is available in major Northern cities such as Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

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Sparkle Brings Quantum Safe Connectivity to AWS Marketplace

Total Telecom

QSI is a cloud-native solution that offers secure VPN connectivity between customer sites or data centers and cloud providers, protecting sensitive data against quantum computing threats. The service is already available through Sparkle’s commercial channels and will soon be accessible on AWS marketplace.

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Broadband Breakfast on August 6, 2025 - Live From Mountain Connect 2025

Broadband Breakfast

Join Broadband Breakfast Live Online and other guests attending Mountain Connect 2025 in Denver for a discussion about this year's conference. Breakfast Media LLC CEO  Drew Clark  has led the Broadband Breakfast community since 2008. The theme of this year's event is "A New Decade - A New Beginning."

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VMO2 buys £343m of spectrum from Vodafone

Total Telecom

Press Release Virgin Media O2 has today announced the details of its spectrum transfer agreement with Vodafone UK that will see Virgin Media O2 acquire 78.8 Press Release Virgin Media O2 has today announced the details of its spectrum transfer agreement with Vodafone UK that will see Virgin Media O2 acquire 78.8

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Virgin Media O2 Boosts Scotland’s 4G & 5G Network Upgrades

VoIP Review

Virgin Media O2 has significantly enhanced its mobile network throughout Scotland. With data traffic doubling, this investment aims to future-proof Virgin Media O2’s network capabilities. Special focus areas include urban zones, railways, airports, and stadiums, utilizing small-cell technology to improve connectivity.

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Virgin Media O2 Cuts Emissions and Expands Green Initiatives

VoIP Review

Virgin Media O2 has reported significant strides in its sustainability efforts, notably cutting carbon emissions and expanding its electric vehicle (EV) fleet. Virgin Media O2 has also expanded its electric vehicle fleet to over 350 vehicles, up from 281 a year ago. However, despite this growth, progress remains slow.