Virgin Media O2 Launches 2 Gbps Residential Broadband Service in UK

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced the launch of a residential 2 Gbps broadband service and introduced symmetrical download and upload speeds across all speed tiers as an optional add-on for customers in the UK. VMO2 claims to have become the first major provider in the UK to offer such lightning-fast internet to consumers, with broadband speeds more than 28 times faster than the UK average.

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Available on nexfibre network

Virgin Media’s Gig2 service, available on the nexfibre network, which is approaching availability to 1 million homes in suburban and semi-rural areas across the UK, including key cities like Belfast, Cardiff, London, and Glasgow, offers 2 Gbps speeds. Powered by advanced XGS-PON technology and operating on a full-fibre network, Gig2 promises to double the speeds of its predecessor, Gig1.

Symmetrical Speeds

VMO said customers in areas covered by the full-fibre network can also opt for symmetrical download and upload speeds, ensuring seamless data transfers in both directions. This upgrade is available across all of Virgin Media’s speed tiers – from 50Mbps to 2Gbps, and this feature sets Virgin Media O2 apart as the first major UK provider to offer such an option across all speed tiers.

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Pricing and Packages

Pricing for Gig2 starts at EUR 84 per month, with the option to add symmetrical speeds for an additional EUR 6 per month. Subscribers to Gig2 will receive Virgin Media’s Hub 5x router, designed to support XGS-PON technology and enhance WiFi performance for compatible devices.