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Virgin Media O2 acquires spectrum to boost UK mobile coverage

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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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Virgin Media O2 upgrades mobile network in Glasgow

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Virgin Media O2 said that the improvement works are part of the telco’s mobile transformation plan for 2025 In sum – what to know: Widespread mobile upgrade – Virgin Media O2 has enhanced mobile coverage across over 3,000 postcodes in Glasgow, delivering improved 4G and 5G services as part of a city-wide network transformation.

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Virgin Media O2 to continue 3G switch off in Norwich, Telford, Guildford and Torquay

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Virgin Media O2 also continues to engage with consumer groups and charities such as Good Things Foundation to draw on their expertise and help manage the transition effectively. This follows the successful pilot in Durham , which became the first city to have 3G withdrawn on 2 April.

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

Total Telecom

Our mobile network is also growing and improving rapidly. 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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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 We’re committed to giving our customers a reliable mobile experience across the country and this increase in spectrum will help us deliver on that.”

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Virgin Media O2 secures new spectrum from Vodafone

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Virgin Media O2 will invest £343 million to acquire 78.8 megahertz of spectrum from Vodafone UK, pending Ofcom approval In sum, what to know: £343M spectrum deal secured – Virgin Media O2 will invest £343 million to acquire 78.8

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Virgin Media O2 deploys UK’s first 5G standalone small cells

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Virgin Media O2 has installed the UK’s first 5G standalone small cells, delivering enhanced urban mobile connectivity. Initial performance data reveals enhanced mobile internet experiences for customers, with speeds reaching up to 300Mbps through the implementation of.

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