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:

Virgin Media informed its 5.5 million email customers on September 15, 2026, that it would discontinue their existing email addresses and transfer them to a new provider, Junara. This follows a successful legal outcome for the company on August 28, 2026, when a judge dismissed a contractor's implied good faith claim related to a soured deal for fiber optic data networks, ruling that the agreements contained no express duty of good faith.

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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 enterprise connectivity services, telecoms, media and TV services, consumer electronics and broadcast television and radio.

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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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Sep

15th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Business Fraud, Data Breach

From SoftServe to Virgin Media: how cyber fraudster Sergey Shinder stole money and corporate data through a fake IT agency • Портал РЕПОСТ

"One lawyer with a briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns" — Don Corleone’s famous line from The Godfather. Sergei Asael Shinder, Russian‑born and also known as Serguey Shinder, clearly took those words as a business plan.

RE Post

Sep

15th

2026

02:54

B2B Tag, Product and Service Discontinuation

September Virgin Media change as customers face transfer amid 'real headache' fears

Virgin Media customers have been informed of a significant alteration to their accounts — their email addresses are being discontinued. The service, which boasts 5.5 million customers, has announced that existing email users will be transferred to a new provider called Junara.

BelfastLive

Sep

10th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Product and Service Discontinuation

Virgin Media Store is closing. Titles you’ve bought will be available on Rakuten TV

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Virgin Media

Sep

10th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag

How to Watch STV Player on Virgin TV

Looking for something new to get stuck into this autumn? STV Player is packed with more than 1,000 hours of telly to browse, binge and enjoy – and it’s all available to watch at no extra cost on your Virgin TV box.

Virgin Media

Aug

28th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts, Legal Issues and Lawsuits

Virgin Media Beats Contractor's Implied Good Faith Claim

By Sophia Dourou ( August 28, 2026, 2:56 PM BST) -- Virgin has successfully thrown out a contractor's claim over a soured deal to provide fiber optic data networks, after a judge ruled Friday that the agreements contained no express duty of good faith....

Law360

Aug

26th

2026

21:06

B2B Tag

Win a stylish fashion getaway inspired by The Devil Wears Prada 2

Entry into this prize draw entitles you to the chance to win a luxury UK shopping trip, with three of your friends, to celebrate the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2, now on Disney+.

Virgin Media

Aug

26th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag

How to take back control of your screen time with Virgin Media

We've all done it. You reach for your phone to check one thing and somehow end up down a scrolling rabbit hole. A quick look at social media turns into a stream of videos. One notification leads to another.

Virgin Media

Aug

25th

2026

01:00

New Offerings, B2B Tag, New Offerings

Virgin Media Transforms Outdoor Advertising with Playtime

Virgin Media’s Playtime campaign revolutionizes outdoor advertising with interactive games and quizzes, engaging commuters and showcasing the power of DOOH innovation.

Bmoutdoor

Aug

18th

2026

05:29

B2B Tag

Broadband and TV Deals Explained for UK Homes

Broadband and TV deals explained simply: a broadband and TV deal bundles your home internet and a TV package into one contract, with a single monthly bill from one provider. Most deals run on 18 or 24-month terms, and many now include a streaming subscription like Netflix at no extra cost.

Free Price Compare

Aug

17th

2026

06:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Better Video Calls with Family Abroad

Ireland has one of the largest diasporas in the world relative to its population, and it shows in how often video calls happen here. A weekly Sunday call with a son in Australia, a grandchild's bedtime story read over FaceTime to Boston, or a group call catching up with cousins in London: these calls have become a genuine part of family life, not an occasional treat.

Virgin Media Ireland

Aug

17th

2026

06:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Smart Home Starter Guide for Irish Homes

Smart speakers and voice assistants. Often the easiest entry point, since setup usually takes minutes and the value is immediate: hands free timers while cooking, quick weather checks, playing music across rooms, or controlling other smart devices by voice once you add them.

Virgin Media Ireland

Aug

17th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag

Parental Controls Across Every Device

Most parents start with the obvious step: putting a screen time limit on the console their child games on, or turning on restricted mode on YouTube. That's a good start, but it only covers one entrance into a house with several open doors.

Virgin Media Ireland

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