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The investment will average £2 million per day for a year
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced plans to invest £700 million in its mobile network for 2025 as part of its ongoing Mobile Transformation Plan.
The programme aims to improve network reliability, speed, and coverage in response to demand “reaching an all-time high,” with mobile data usage more than doubling over the past five years.
The investment is part of VMO2’s broader £2 billion annual spend on both its fixed and mobile networks.
The investment will support 4G and 5G network infrastructure expansion as well as the deployment of additional spectrum and automation. Focus areas will include:
- Supporting transport networks: Improving coverage along motorways, railways, and key transport hubs to support commuters and drivers.
- Urban capacity: Deploying small cells to enhance service in busy city areas.
- 3. Rural connectivity: Using satellite backhaul to bring coverage to hard-to-reach locations.
- Stadiums and venues: Installing Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) to improve connectivity in high-footfall areas.
VMO2 will also phase out its 3G network, reallocating resources to improve 4G and 5G performance. It will also use AI-driven network management to optimise efficiency and service quality, it said.
“VMO2 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,” said VMO2’s Chief Technology Officer, Jeanie York.
“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.”
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