UK telecommunications service provider Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) announced that it has connected 1,000 mobile masts to its 10 Gbps fibre backhaul network, boosting data speeds, lowering latency, and enhancing reliability for its customers. The upgraded sites benefit from an increase in capacity and throughput, VMO2 said in a release this month.
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Converged Interconnect Network (CIN)
These sites are now connected to the company's new Converged Interconnect Network (CIN), which is designed to handle both mobile and fixed traffic on a unified infrastructure. By aggregating traffic closer to customers, the CIN improves network efficiency and resilience, ensuring a seamless experience even during peak usage, the company explained.
Overcoming Bottlenecks with Fibre Backhaul
Previously connected to a third-party backhaul connection, these mobile sites experienced bottlenecks during busy periods. By connecting the sites to its own fibre network, Virgin Media O2 claims its customers will now benefit from a higher capacity network with greater throughput.
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Scalability and Cost Efficiency
The operator also highlighted the scalability of the new architecture, which can meet growing data demands while accelerating mobile network expansion. Additionally, integrating mobile and fixed traffic eliminates costs associated with competitor backhaul services.
The Director of Radio and Mobile Backhaul Delivery at Virgin Media O2 said: "By leveraging our converged network, we have been able to quickly and efficiently increase capacity and throughput at 1,000 mobile sites across the country, helping deliver tangible improvements for our customers. This is all part of our plan to provide customers with the best connectivity, no matter where they are."
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This move is part of Virgin Media O2's strategy to modernise its infrastructure, made possible by the company's Converged Interconnect Network (CIN), a new network that carries both mobile and fixed traffic.
