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Lights out and away we go: O2 switches on enhanced 5 G connectivity at Silverstone as fans gear up for the British Grand Prix
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (222+ words) O2 has become the first operator to go live on Silverstone's new high-capacity mobile network, putting its customers in pole position ahead of one of the biggest sporting events of the year." Delivered in partnership with Boldyn Networks, the new distributed…...
O2 warns of new "inactive SIM" scam " calling on customers to report to 7726
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (494+ words) O2 is today warning of a new phishing scam in which fraudsters pose as the telecoms company and claim customers" SIM cards are about to expire. As part of the scam, Brits are directed to a fake O2 site " where they"re…...
Virgin Media O2 unveils long-term plan to cut emissions and build a more climate-resilient business
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (413+ words) Virgin Media O2is setting out how it will reduce its environmental impact and become more resilient to the climate crisis as part of its new Green Transition Plan." It underpins the "Climate'and "Circularity'focus areas of Virgin Media O2s new ESG strategy, the…...
FOUR, FOUR, SNOOZE: O2 Enlists Famous Napping Football Fan To Give Away Free Coffee After England & Scotland Matches
2+ week, 1+ day ago (410+ words) England fan, Freddie Hahn, from Crawley rose to fame during the last majorfootballtournament after being spotted taking a well-timed nap before kick-off. Now, as England and Scotland fans gear up for a run of late-night matches with this summer's tournament…...
O2 brings next-generation 5 G+ connectivity to Suffolk as part of its nationwide network transformation
2+ week, 2+ day ago (527+ words) People and businesses across Suffolk " including those in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Felixstowe, Lowestoft, Haverhill, Sudbury and Newmarket " can now access O2s most advanced mobile network yet, following the switch-on of its next-generation 5 G+ service. More than 760, 000 residents across 434 towns and…...
POST-MATCH PICK-ME-UP: O2 fuels football fans with thousands of Greggs coffees after late-night matches
2+ week, 2+ day ago (290+ words) Monday 15th June 2026: As England and Scotland footy fans get ready for a string of late-night kicks offs due to the tournament being hosted in Canada, Mexico and USA, Priority from O2 is offering weary fans a boost by handing out thousands…...
Virgin Media O2 predicts major overnight broadband and mobile surge as fans prepare for a summer of late-night football
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (666+ words) The summer of football is set to keep Britain awake long after midnight, with millions preparing to sacrifice sleep, change working patterns and tune in from beds and sheds as fixtures kick off across North American time zones. New research…...
O2 and Mavenir successfully trial technology to improve call clarity for people with hearing loss
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (421+ words) O2 has carried out a proof-of-concept trial using cutting-edge technology designed to improve phone calls for customers with hearing loss. The operator partnered with cloud-native network software provider, Mavenir, to test the capability which works seamlessly in the background. Participants use…...
Planning delays putting London's growth at risk warns Virgin Media O2, after being forced to switch off dozens of mobile sites in the capital
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (690+ words) Outdated planning rules are holding back mobile connectivity in the capital and putting growth at risk, warns Virgin Media O2 as it calls for urgent reform. Mobile operators have been forced to close dozens of mobile sites across London as a…...
Bring home a piece of Heartstopper - Priority from O2 to host charity auction this Pride Month for fans of the award-winning TV show
3+ week, 6+ day ago (287+ words) Priority from O2 is holding a charity auction with exclusive items and experiences in 3 flagship O2 stores in London, Leeds and Manchester this Pride season. The auction, designed with inclusivity at its core will help raise money for community-led charities which were…...