Virgin Media O2 has announced a £700 million investment in its mobile network this year as part of its Mobile Transformation Plan, equating to around £2m per day. The initiative aims to enhance reliability, speed, and coverage in response to soaring mobile demand, which has more than doubled in the past five years.
The investment will fund 4G and 5G expansion in rural and coastal areas, small cell rollouts in dense urban regions, and solutions to improve connectivity along transport routes, including railways, motorways, and airports. The company will also leverage satellite technology for remote locations and deploy Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) at stadiums and other high-traffic venues.
Virgin Media O2 will decommission its 3G network, redirecting resources to energy-efficient, high-capacity networks while integrating artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency. Priority improvements will target railways, roads, cities, remote areas, and large venues where demand is highest.
Chief Technology Officer Jeanie York emphasized that the transformation plan is not just about upgrading infrastructure but creating a platform for future innovation. The initiative is part of a broader £2bn investment in Virgin Media O2’s fixed and mobile networks to ensure superior customer experience across the UK.
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