Connectivity drives growth.
At Liberty Global, we have been investing in UK connectivity for over a decade – committing billions to the UK’s digital infrastructure through companies such as Virgin Media O2, nexfibre and the data centre provider, AtlasEdge. And we are ready to keep investing in order to accelerate economic growth – and help the UK lead in the digital economy. This investment will help the Government meet their ambitious nationwide 5G and broadband goals – and accelerate economic growth across the country. It will support next-generation technologies, public services, and underserved communities – and ensure UK businesses can compete globally.
Because the UK’s future prosperity depends on world-class connectivity.
DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
£11bn
Invested through Virgin Media, 2013-2021
£10bn
Committed through Virgin Media O2 joint venture with Telefónica, 2021-2026
£4.5bn
Invested in rolling out fibre through our venture with InfraVia Capital Partners and Telefónica*, 2022-2026
£32.7bn
Amount contributed by telecoms sector to UK GDP in 2022
*50% InfraVia Capital Partners, 25% Liberty Global, 25% Telefónica
CONNECTING THE NATION
No. 1 in mobile and No. 2 in broadband
17m+
premises served*
4m+
full fibre premises
x5
faster speeds than average
45m+
mobile connections
>50%
of population covered by our 5G
3
cutting edge UK data centres
*Includes nexfibre
A FORCE FOR GOOD
3.3 MILLION
People equipped with essential digital skills through our programmes from 2022 to 2023
150,000
Digitally-excluded people connected through affordable packages* from 2022 to 2023
45%
Reduction in scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions in 2023 against a 2020 baseline
*National Databank, Free Community Broadband, Community Calling, Tech Lending Hubs and Essential Broadband
