"Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) launched its 5G standalone (5GSA) network in 2024, making the next-gen mobile infrastructure available to customers at no extra cost, and has now gone live with its 5GSA network in 500 towns and cities across the UK. This represents availability to more than 70% of the UK population - some 49 million people - and is said to mark the country's largest 5G standalone deployment."
"Since launched its 5G standalone network last year, VMO2 said that there has been a significant increase in the number of customers using standalone capable devices, with the majority of flagship handsets now boasting access to the network. The operator added that unlike its rival providers, the new network is available at no extra cost to customers with 5GSA-compatible devices and SIMs."
"In all of its 500 locations, VMO2 claims the 5G standalone network provides at least 90% outdoor coverage ensuring that customers looking to benefit from the technology receive a reliable and consistent experience. Unlike previous 5G services that relied on elements of the 4G network for data transmission, Virgin Media notes that its 5G standalone network is a new end-to-end 5G network built on what it called a future-proofed radio infrastructure and a fully cloud-based 5G core."
Virgin Media O2 launched a 5G standalone (5GSA) network in 2024 and activated it in 500 towns and cities, covering more than 70% of the UK population (around 49 million people). 5GSA delivers higher bandwidth and lower latency than 4G and 5G non-standalone, enabling a pure 5G experience and more reliable connectivity. VMO2 reports a significant increase in customers with standalone-capable devices, and most flagship handsets now support the network. The service is available at no extra cost to customers with 5GSA-compatible devices and SIMs. VMO2 claims at least 90% outdoor coverage in those locations and describes the deployment as an end-to-end 5G network built on future-proofed radio infrastructure and a fully cloud-based 5G core. VMO2 launched 5G standalone for business customers in February 2025 to enable advanced use cases such as autonomous transport, remote healthcare and fully robotic factories.
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