Virgin Media O2

https://www.virginmediao2.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/company/virgin-media/

Virgin Media O2, also known as VMO2, is a privately owned company headquartered in the UK, jointly owned by Liberty Global and O2 (Telefonica UK). Founded in 2007, the company employs approximately 16,700 individuals and reported $13.3 billion in revenue as of 2025. Functioning as a British telecommunications provider, it was formed in June 2021 as a 50:50 joint venture, integrating the UK's gigabit broadband network with its mobile operations. The company provides multi-gigabit fiber broadband, 5G mobile connectivity, and digital entertainment platforms to approximately 47 million retail and business connections. It operates with a focus on customer experience, leveraging "Volt" bundles for fixed and mobile service integration and utilizing its O2-branded assets for consumer rewards and entertainment access. Its infrastructure strategy includes a multi-billion pound transition to full-fiber (FTTP) technology and a commitment to achieving net-zero carbon operations by 2040.

2025 Revenue

Founded

2007

Headcount

7,663

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On July 31, Virgin Media shared information regarding the recycling of old phones, noting that Ireland recycled a record 21.1 million electrical items in 2025, up from 18.8 million the previous year, according to WEEE Ireland. The company highlighted that for every ten new tech products sold in Ireland, only approximately four are eventually returned for recycling. Also on July 31, Virgin Media launched a broadband promotion, offering new customers up to £300 to switch providers, an offer designed to cover early exit fees for those leaving existing contracts. Previously, on July 29, Virgin Media Ireland published insights into how reliable broadband connectivity can enhance health and fitness by ensuring stable operation for fitness apps, wearables, and AI-powered coaching tools.

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Virgin Media O2 offers 9 products in the connectivity and cloud and media and telecoms services industries. Virgin Media O2's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio, telecoms, enterprise connectivity services, consumer electronics and media and TV services.

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Virgin Media O2's revenues were over $1B in 2025. Caretta Research has split Virgin Media O2's revenue into 10 different product categories, the largest of which is mobile services. For full access to Virgin Media O2's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Jul

31st

2026

06:30

ESG, B2B Tag

What to Do With Your Old Phone After Upgrading with Virgin Media

Ireland recycled a record 21.1 million electrical items in 2025, up from 18.8 million the year before, according to WEEE Ireland. That's real progress — but industry figures suggest that for every ten new tech products sold in Ireland, only around four are eventually handed back for recycling at the end of their life.

Virgin Media Ireland

Jul

31st

2026

04:39

B2B Tag, Customer Wins

Virgin Media's latest broadband deal puts £300 back in your pocket

Unhappy with your current broadband deal? Virgin Media will pay you to switch today. If you're unhappy with your download speeds, customer service, or simply looking to upgrade, Virgin Media will pay you up to £300 to switch — covering any early exit fees so you can leave mid-contract.

GB News UK

Jul

29th

2026

06:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

How to Protect Your Family from AI Scams

The old advice, bad grammar, dodgy links, obviously fake websites, doesn't hold up the way it used to. AI tools now let scammers write flawless emails, clone a familiar voice from a few seconds of audio, and generate convincing video in minutes.

Virgin Media Ireland

Jul

29th

2026

06:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities

How Broadband Improves Your Health & Fitness

How better broadband connectivity can improve your health and fitness comes down to reliability: fitness apps, wearables, remote personal training, and AI-powered coaching tools all depend on a stable connection to actually work. Virgin Media Ireland looks at how a stronger home broadband setup helps Irish households get more consistent value from the fitness tech they already own, and the tools that are changing how people train and eat.

Virgin Media Ireland

Jul

29th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities

Best Broadband for Low Latency Gaming

Most Irish households shop for broadband on download speed alone, and it's an easy trap to fall into, the big number on the box is the one that gets marketed hardest. But speed and latency measure completely different things.

Virgin Media Ireland

Jul

29th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag

Win a day at the races and a 50-inch TV with Racing TV

Terms and Conditions Virgin Media is acting solely as a promotional partner and is not responsible for the administration of the competition or the fulfilment of the prize. The Competition is free to enter and no purchase is necessary.

Virgin Media

Jul

28th

2026

23:56

B2B Tag

UK's 'worst' broadband confirmed and these big providers are bottom of the list

The UK's internet has been put through its paces and these are the best and worst providers. The results are in, and it seems some of the UK's biggest broadband providers are falling short when it comes to delivering the reliable service customers expect.

The Mirror UK

Jul

28th

2026

14:38

B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities

Virgin Media issues 24 hour countdown to claim a 4K LG TV for free

Fancy a new LG TV without paying a penny for the privilege? You might want to head to Virgin Media's website before tomorrow night, July 29. As long as you are quick and happy to take out a new broadband and telly bundle, you'll be sent a 43-inch LG Smart television with a 4K screen for free.

Express UK

Jul

27th

2026

06:55

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

Virgin Media Ireland revenue down 2.7% to EUR 105 million in Q2

Virgin Media Ireland generated total revenue of EUR 105.3 million for Q2 2026, down 2.7 percent from EUR 108.2 million a year earlier; with adjusted EBITDA down 4.7 percent to EUR 34.8 million, from EUR 36.5 million. Residential fixed revenue was EUR 66.1 million, down 3.6 percent from EUR 68.6 million in Q2 2025; with subscription revenue accounting for EUR 65.6 million, down 3.8 percent year-on-year from EUR 68.2 million.

Telecompaper

Jul

26th

2026

01:30

B2B Tag, Regulatory Compliance

Virgin Media fined £28 Million: why switching broadband should be simple

Ofcom has issued Virgin Media with a record £28 million fine after finding they made it unnecessarily difficult for customers to cancel and switch to another broadband provider. Ofcom concluded that, between 2022 and 2024, millions of customer interactions were likely mishandled through unnecessary transfers, excessive waiting times and other practices that delayed or discouraged customers from leaving.

Grain Connect

Jul

26th

2026

01:30

B2B Tag, Regulatory Compliance

Virgin Media fined £28 Million: why switching broadband should be simple

Grain Connect

Jul

24th

2026

06:30

Financial Results, Partnerships and Alliances, Regulatory and Legal, Demerger/Spin Off, B2B Tag, Demergers and Spin Offs, Partnerships, Financial Performance

Liberty Global Reports Q2 2026 Results

DENVER, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Global Ltd. announces its Q2 2026 financial results.

Globe Newswire

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Virgin Media O2 currently holds 16 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including american football, horse racing, cycling, motorsports, greyhound racing, soccer | association football and combat sports.