Virgin Media O2 (VMO2)

https://www.virginmediao2.co.uk/
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

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

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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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Jan

26th

2026

11:36

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Another blow for collapsed UK broadband provider as bidder pulls out over wires ‘chewed to pieces by RATS’

A COLLAPSED UK broadband firm has been dealt another blow after a rescue bid was pulled over fears its fibre cables were chewed to pieces by rats. Administrators were called in last month as hopes faded for the so-called “altnet” provider, which had piled up around £300million of debt despite having just 25,000 customers.

The Sun UK

Jan

26th

2026

09:51

B2B Tag

Rats Force London Broadband Company G.Network into Administration after Chewing through Fibre-Optic Cables and Scaring Off Rescue Deal

A bold London-based broadband provider is facing an unexpected—and rather gnawing—obstacle: rats. G.Network, a company once hoping to challenge giants like Openreach and Virgin Media, has now gone into administration, and rodents may have played a surprisingly big role in its downfall.

TDPel Media

Jan

25th

2026

18:30

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A Leeds legacy: I should have done this years ago

Leeds alum Andrew Patrick recalls the conversation which sparked his long-time support for Leeds students – and explains his decision to leave a legacy to the University. “When I was first approached by the University about supporting a student, it was a lightbulb moment for me,” says Andrew Patrick (Textiles Management 1971).

University of Leeds

Jan

21st

2026

14:02

Management Changes, B2B Tag

How To Watch Home Workouts On Your TV | FIIT and Fit at Home App on Virgin TV

The hardest part of starting any new routine is finding the courage to start it. But when it comes to fitness, there are lots of perfectly reasonable blockers for healthy new habits. Things like the weather, getting up early or trying to squeeze in a workout after work, life stresses and general motivation can all stop you firmly in your tracks.

Virgin Media

Jan

20th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Trade war fears swamp Davos and how to pay for your car

The World Economic Forum in Davos would usually take centre stage this week, but perhaps not quite like this. With US president Donald Trump laying claim to Greenland and the Atlantic alliance as weak as it’s ever been, all eyes are even more so on the week’s events.

The Irish Times

Jan

20th

2026

04:48

Divestiture, B2B Tag

Virgin Media in Talks to Buy Three Ireland for €1.5 Billion

Virgin Media is reportedly in talks to acquire Three Ireland from CK Hutchison for up to €1.5 billion, as CK Hutchison continues to sell its European telecom assets. This follows previous deals like the merger of Three UK with Vodafone UK.

Head Topics Ireland

Jan

15th

2026

13:10

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Conor Murray Joins Virgin Media Television’s Rugby Panel for Six Nations Coverage

Thursday, 15 January 2026 - Virgin Media Television is thrilled to announce that Irish rugby icon and Munster legend Conor Murray will join its expert rugby panel as an analyst for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations Championship, kicking off on 5 February 2026.

Virgin Media Ireland

Jan

13th

2026

13:06

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Virgin Media channel update following TLC revamp

As TLC HD moves to Virgin Media’s entry-level subscription tier, a reshuffle of channels brings greater variation to the cable TV line-up, depending on where you live in the UK.

RXTV

Jan

12th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Top 25 Cybersecurity Breaches in the UK: What Went Wrong

Introduction Data breaches aren’t new; they’ve been happening year after year, affecting companies of all sizes, from small startups to household-name giants. Each breach is more than just a news headline; it’s a lesson in how vulnerabilities, human error, or cybercriminal tactics can expose sensitive information.

Cyjax

Jan

10th

2026

04:30

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DWP benefits eligible for social tariffs broadband and phone

Martin Lewis has discussed these tariffs on his programme, causing a spike of interest in these ‘essential’ or ‘basic’ broadband and phone packages, which are available to people on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some disability benefits.

Western Telegraph

Jan

9th

2026

10:02

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Premier Sports Rugby opens up to more Virgin Media TV subscribers

Virgin Media announces it’s making an exclusive rugby channel available to all of its cable and streaming TV customers at no extra cost. Premier Sports Rugby on Virgin Media channel 553 Previously required a separate Premier Sports subscription Virgin TV customers and rugby fans can now look forward more rugby coverage without needing an extra subscription.

RXTV

Jan

8th

2026

09:32

B2B Tag

s37 remedy update – January 2026

In September, when we last wrote about the proposed legislative fix to address the effects of the Virgin Media s37 decision, we shared our thoughts on the draft clauses that had been tabled as proposed additions to the Pension Schemes Bill.

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