Virgin Media, a privately owned UK company founded in 2007, provides pay television services along with broadband internet, landline telephone, and mobile phone services. Employing approximately 16,700 people, the company's parent companies are Liberty Global and O2 (Telefónica UK). In 2024, Virgin Media reported revenues exceeding $1 billion.

2024 Revenue

Founded

2007

Headcount

16,700

Headquarters

UK

Primary Segment

Pay TV services

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

A Which? customer satisfaction survey revealed that smaller companies surpassed Virgin Media and other large broadband providers in the UK. Separately, data indicated that some of the UK's largest internet service providers, including Virgin Media, need improvement in customer satisfaction. On March 21, 2025, Virgin Media O2, as part of the 5G MoDE project, deployed an O-RAN solution at the Allianz Stadium. This improved the mobile experience for many fans during the Six Nations. The successful trial, conducted with Mavenir, showcased the potential of open networks to handle large amounts of mobile traffic using O-RAN technology.

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Virgin Media offers 4 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Virgin Media's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio, pay TV services and streaming services.
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Virgin Media's revenues were over $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Virgin Media's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is pay TV. For full access to Virgin Media's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Virgin Media currently holds 15 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including greyhound racing, horse racing, combat sports, cycling, soccer | association football, motorsports and american football.

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