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Connected Society

Our advanced fibre broadband and 5G networks are the gateways to the modern age and create a more connected society. We depend on them more than ever – a trend that has become even more pronounced since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

We’re investing billions in the fastest, most secure connectivity to drive the 5G and gigabit broadband revolution and enable our customers – both individuals and businesses – as well as society to thrive.

In numbers

€22.8bn

Invested in the UK and Europe since 2014*

85m

Subscribers across the UK and Europe

25m

Homes with access to gigabit broadband*

*Not including VodafoneZiggo

Our strategy in action

Drone automatically counts stock in warehouse using 5G

Arox Smart Technologies has developed technology for automatically counting goods on pallets. It uses drones together with 5G technology. Arox is conducting a 5G pilot as part of 5Groningen,...

Digital connectivity helps Manchester wine bar thrive online during UK lockdown

Sara Saunby, owner of Salut Wines, a wine bar and shop based in Manchester features in our short video to celebrate its digital achievements during lockdown. As she starts...

Powering the gigabit revolution

We depend on our broadband networks more than ever, and we’re continuing to roll out gigabit broadband to more than 15 million homes across in the UK, powering the...

The UK’s largest Local Full Fibre Network: Virgin Media Business partnership in Greater Manchester

In early 2020, Greater Manchester announced its partnership with Virgin Media Business to deliver fibre optic connectivity to public sector sites throughout the city-region and building up to 2,700km of...

Virgin Media launches 5G services in the UK

Virgin Media is launching 5G mobile technology in 100 towns and cities across the UK – with more to come. Customers who select a new 5G plan will have...

The power of our network during COVID

Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, millions of people across the UK have been relying on our next-generation broadband services to run their businesses or work from home,...

Virgin Media brings gigabit broadband to Wales

Virgin Media has today switched on Wales’ fastest home broadband, delivering connectivity more than 18 times faster than the average in the Welsh capital. Virgin Media’s next-generation Gig1 broadband,...

Virgin Media brings gigabit speeds to London & Northern Ireland

Virgin Media has completed the UK’s biggest ever gigabit switch-on with nearly 3 million homes now able to benefit from gigabit speeds in London and across Northern Ireland. Residents...

Gigabit broadband now available to nearly 1 million homes in Ireland

Liberty Global and Virgin Media Ireland have today announced the rollout of gigabit broadband services to nearly a million homes across the Republic of Ireland. This brings the total...

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