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CMA refers Virgin Media and O2 merger for an in-depth Phase 2 probe

UK competition regulator the CMA has referred the proposed merger of Liberty Global-owned Virgin Media and Virgin Mobile with Telefónica’s O2 for an in-depth Phase 2 probe following Virgin and O2’s request that the watchdog move quickly to this stage through a ‘fast-track’ process.

·5 years ago

Virgin Media Business and Falkirk Council to improve connectivity in schools

Virgin Media Business has signed a major public sector contract with Falkirk Council that will see it improve connectivity in schools and support digital learning.

Connected UK

·5 years ago

Virgin Media launches Essential broadband plan for Universal Credit recipients

Virgin Media has launched its new Essential broadband service which offers reliable, affordable and hassle-free connectivity to those facing financial difficulty and receiving Universal Credit.

Connected UK

·5 years ago

Virgin Media switches on Gigabit Broadband in Northern Ireland

Virgin Media has switched on gigabit broadband across its entire network in Northern Ireland in the operator’s first region-wide gigabit launch.

Connected

·5 years ago

Virgin Media launches Google Smart Home trial

Virgin Media has launched a trial of a range of Google Smart Home products that can be easily added to customers’ existing packages.

Connected UK

·5 years ago

Virgin Media launching Broadband plan for Universal Credit claimants

Virgin Media is to launch a broadband-only plan, called “Virgin Media Essential Broadband”, which will be available to those receiving Universal Credit and will come with a speed of 15 Mbps and a fixed price of £15 per month, with no fixed-term contract length and no price changes while benefit payments are being received.

Connected UK

·5 years ago

Virgin Media connects 2,500 homes in Leasowe to ultrafast broadband

Virgin Media has connected 2,500 homes in Leasowe, Wirral, to its ultrafast broadband network, which will bring the UK’s fastest widely available speeds to the area.

Connected UK

·5 years ago

Virgin Media now the largest Gigabit Broadband network in UK

Virgin Media has now become the largest gigabit broadband network in the UK, supplying 3.6 million premises with its Gig1 gigabit fibre speeds.

Connected UK

·5 years ago

O2 and Virgin Media Merger Confirmed by Liberty Global and Telefonica

Earlier last week it was reported that Billionaire John Malone’s Liberty Global, which owns Virgin Media and a 10% stake in ITV, was in talks with Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica to combine their UK assets in a joint venture.

O2 UK

·5 years ago

Virgin Media breach exposed data of 900,000 customers

Virgin Media has revealed that a Virgin Media database containing the personal details of 900,000 people was left unsecured and accessible online for 10 months.

News UK

·5 years ago

Virgin Media to bring Gigabit Broadband to West Midlands

From early March more than a million homes in the West Midlands will gain access to Virgin Media's Gig1 Fibre broadband packages, adding 50 per cent to the reach of the service (currently 2m users) in one go.

Connected UK

·5 years ago

Virgin Media Respond to Ofcom report on Broadband services to SMEs

Earlier today, we reported how Ofcom has called for joint action between the regulator, industry and government to improve broadband services for smaller businesses.

Connected UK

·10 years ago

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