Virgin Media

http://www.virginmedia.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/virgin-media/

Virgin Media is a privately owned telecommunications company founded in 2007 and headquartered in the UK. Employing approximately 16,700 people, the company provides television, broadband internet, landline telephone, and mobile services to UK consumers. Its parent companies are Liberty Global and O2 (Telefónica UK), and it owns the subsidiary Giffgaff. In 2024, Virgin Media reported revenues exceeding $1 billion.

2024 Revenue

Founded

2007

Headcount

16,700

Headquarters

Primary Segment

Telecoms services

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On September 1, 2025, the Government released draft legislation addressing the validation of past amendments to contracted-out schemes, specifically those made between April 6, 1997, and April 5, 2016, which were previously void due to missing section 37 certificates. Separately, over 12,000 additional homes in Sleaford now have access to gigabit broadband services, thanks to nexfibre's £4.5 billion investment in full-fibre infrastructure. Roadshows are currently underway in Warwickshire to inform residents about the upcoming digital switchover of telephone networks, scheduled for completion by 2027, affecting most providers including Virgin Media. A proposed 20-meter mobile phone mast in Torquay has generated local concerns about potential sinkholes causing collapse, despite supporters citing improvements to phone signal as a benefit.

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Virgin Media offers 9 products in the connectivity and cloud and media and telecoms services industries. Virgin Media's product portfolio comprises of consumer electronics, telecoms services, media and TV services, enterprise connectivity services and broadcast television and radio.

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Virgin Media's revenues were over $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Virgin Media's revenue into 10 different product categories, the largest of which is mobile services. For full access to Virgin Media's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Dec

12th

2025

06:30

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Broadband Blackspots 2025: UK Areas With the Slowest Speeds

Internet speeds are still too slow for thousands of UK households. These speeds are below what most there expect. In some UK places, things are worse than in countries like Libya, Cameroon, and Namibia. A lot of money has gone into full fibre broadband.

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Dec

11th

2025

18:30

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Showcasing 2025: Outdoor without limits

Aaron Poole, marketing executive, PML Group with this week’s Out \ Look on Out of Home – 12th December 2025 Last week’s Out \ Look focused on OOH in motion, from responsive messaging to campaigns designed around the rhythms of real life.

AdWorld

Dec

11th

2025

09:24

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Over one million Irish premises now have the fastest broadband

The number of Irish premises connected with full fibre broadband – the fastest possible in the market – has exceeded one million for the first time. According to the latest quarterly data report from ComReg, fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) subscriber numbers have reached 1,004,388.

Irish Independent

Dec

10th

2025

09:26

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Virgin Media customers get 2 extra channels for free

Virgin Media customers have been given two new channels this week, allowing users to watch even more fantastic shows without having to pay an extra penny. According to reports, the upgrade affects Virgin Media (O2) customers using a TV 360, Stream (Flex) or v6 box.

Worcester News

Dec

10th

2025

07:34

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Broadband for Home Working in November 2025

Working from home is now common in the UK. The quality of your broadband connection can change how much work you get done, your money, and how steady your work is. You may need to jump onto video calls, upload large files, or run a small business in your home.

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Dec

8th

2025

19:37

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Virgin Media adds music streaming channnels

Virgin Media TV subscribers in the UK now have access to two further streaming services via their existing receiver. The two services originate from Stingray Digital, a provider of free, ad-supported television (FAST) music channels, also available on platforms including Roku, Hisense and the Stingray Streams app on Android TVs.

RXTV

Dec

7th

2025

18:30

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Connect Chats: Virginie Berger – ‘Treat AI as a noisy environment’

It’s not long until Music Ally Connect, our two-day international music-industry conference. Taking place on 22-23 January 2026 at The Brewery in London, it will gather speakers from around the world. AI, innovation, publishing, marketing, music and gaming, and growth in India, Asia and Africa are among the topics on the agenda.

Music Ally

Dec

4th

2025

23:04

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European telecom operator fined for inadequate protection of at-risk telecare users

European telecommunications services and their reliability are very important in the technology and communications sector. The recent fine imposed on Virgin Media by the British regulator Ofcom has had a significant impact on this sector and has sparked debate about critical failures in protecting vulnerable users.

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Dec

4th

2025

14:12

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Cut your broadband bill to £12 before making next payment

Cut your broadband bill to £12 before making next payment A simple way to access cheaper broadband to help boost your household budget. View Image A simple way to access cheaper broadband to help boost your household budget.

The Daily Record UK

Dec

4th

2025

01:25

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United Kingdom: Pensions – 2025 Highlights and 2026 Outlook

While 2025 has been a quieter year than 2024 for employers of occupational pension schemes in the United Kingdom, developments during the year have signaled important changes as well as potential opportunities that employers will need to take into account over the course of 2026.

Mayer Brown

Dec

3rd

2025

18:30

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Ofcom fines Virgin Media £23.8m over digital landline migration

Ofcom has imposed a £23.8 million fine on Virgin Media, marking the largest financial penalty the regulator has issued this year, due to the telecoms giant’s mishandling of vulnerable customers during its planned migration from analogue to digital landline services.

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Dec

3rd

2025

12:52

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Virgin Media welcomes Tubi app

Tubi, the free ad‑supported streaming service owned by Rupert Murdoch’s Fox, has officially arrived on Virgin Media TV. The addition means Virgin Media customers can now access Tubi’s extensive catalogue directly through their TV receivers, without needing a separate device.

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Virgin Media currently holds 18 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including cycling, horse racing, greyhound racing, soccer | association football, combat sports, american football and motorsports.