Virgin Media O2 Switches on 5G Standalone Network in 14 Cities Across UK

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has today announced that it has switched on its next-generation 5G Standalone (5G SA) network in 14 cities across the UK. VMO2 said its new 5G SA network offers higher bandwidth and lower latency connections, enabling customers to experience wider 5G coverage and more reliable connectivity. Customers with 5G Standalone compatible SIMs and devices in the 14 locations will be the first to enjoy access to this major network upgrade. The 5G SA service is available to customers at no extra cost.

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Virgin Media O2 5G Standalone Network

“Customers will seamlessly switch between 4G, 5G, or 5G Standalone to ensure they experience the best connectivity wherever they are,” VMO2 said.

Virgin Media O2’s 5G Standalone service is now available in 14 cities: Manchester, Liverpool, London, Lincoln, Birmingham, Sheffield, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, York, Belfast, Cardiff, Nottingham, and Slough. Currently, a list of Samsung devices is compatible with 5G SA along with Sony 1V, 5V, and Netgear M6.

Benefits of 5G SA

Virgin Media O2 said with a multi-million-pound investment, its 5G Standalone network is a completely new network built using the newest future-proofed radio infrastructure and a totally cloud-based core. 5G Standalone will increase network capacity, cut latency, and support a massive increase in the number of connected devices.

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5G SA Use Cases

According to the company, the 5G SA network will unlock many innovative use cases, including autonomous transport solutions, remote healthcare, and fully robotic factories. It will also enable network slicing and enable Virgin Media O2 to offer dedicated services for augmented reality, gaming, advanced robotics, and other business use cases.