Virgin Media O2 has announced a significant upgrade to its mobile network in Liverpool, after completing work to improve signal and services in more than 3,500 postcodes since the beginning of last year.
The operator’s substantial investment to upgrade connectivity in Liverpool provides residents and businesses with access to fast and reliable mobile services.
These upgrades are part of Virgin Media O2’s mobile transformation plan, which will result the operator investing approximately £700 million this year in its mobile network. The plan is focused on expanding 4G and 5G coverage, a dedicated small cells rollout to boost capacity in dense urban areas, and solutions to address persistent network pain points including along railway lines, at airports, on motorways, and in stadiums and arenas.
At the same time, Virgin Media O2 is also carrying out major programmes to develop its mobile network for the future, which will mean decommissioning outdated parts of the network, including the 3G network. This will enable the operator to move traffic on to the more energy-efficient and reliable 4G and 5G networks.
Dr Robert Joyce, Director of Mobile Access Engineering, at O2 said: “With customers using more data than ever before, the improvements we’ve made at over 3,500 postcodes in Liverpool will ensure local people and businesses can access reliable connectivity that is so essential in powering our customers’ digital lifestyles. As part of our mobile transformation plan, we are continuing to invest in our network with future upgrades planned to ensure that we can continue to support our customers both now and in future.”