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Introduction:

Virgin Mobile UK customers have been migrated to O2 following the Virgin Media–O2 merger, with most moves completed by the end of November 2023; customers kept the same monthly price and received either double data or unlimited data, plus unlimited calls and texts.

Because Virgin Mobile already used O2’s network, the move didn’t change the underlying coverage experience; households that take Virgin Media broadband alongside an O2 mobile plan can unlock extra “Volt” benefits such as double mobile data and boosted broadband speeds.

Service Distinction:

  • Seamless move, same network: Numbers stay the same and service continues on O2’s network (Virgin Mobile already operated on O2), so coverage remains consistent through the migration.

  • Volt benefits when you’re with both: Pair Virgin Media broadband with O2 Pay Monthly to get double mobile data on eligible O2 plans, O2 Travel Inclusive Zone roaming in 75 destinations, and a Virgin Media broadband speed boost (up to 1Gbps) with a WiFi guarantee.

  • Extras and rewards: Eligible O2 plans in Volt bundles can include Extras (e.g., Disney+, Amazon Prime) and Priority access for rewards and presales at O2 venues.

Coverage Analysis:
CoverageChecker helps you verify how Virgin Mobile (now on O2) performs at each UK site and benchmark O2 against other networks before you buy. Use it to assess predicted 4G/5G availability, compare indoor vs outdoor expectations, and plan device allocations. Because the network experience is unchanged by the move to O2, CoverageChecker results for O2 reflect what legacy Virgin Mobile users will experience post‑migration.

Unique Offerings:

  • Double data and roaming with Volt: When Virgin Media broadband and O2 mobile live at the same address, Volt doubles data on all eligible O2 plans in the household and adds O2 Travel Inclusive Zone (roaming across 75 destinations), alongside a broadband speed boost and WiFi guarantee.

  • Keep what works: Your number stays the same, and most customers moved automatically without swapping SIMs; where needed, O2 ships a replacement SIM and guides you through activation.

User Engagement:

  • Check your key sites: Run CoverageChecker across HQs, warehouses, retail units, and home‑worker postcodes to validate predicted O2 coverage for your migrated Virgin Mobile lines.

  • Activate benefits: If you’re eligible for Volt, activate in My O2 or My Virgin Media to apply the double‑data and broadband perks.

  • Plan your rollout: Allocate 5G devices where throughput matters, use WiFi calling where indoor coverage is challenging, and design dual‑SIM or split‑fleet strategies if site coverage varies.

Link to coverage checker link on partner website:

Use O2’s official coverage checker to verify local signal: https://www.o2.co.uk/coveragechecker

Make confident, data‑led decisions on your UK business mobile estate. Use CoverageChecker to assess predicted O2 coverage for your migrated Virgin Mobile lines, compare it with other UK networks, and select plan strategies—such as Volt bundles—that deliver the best mix of reliability, roaming, and value for your teams.

News and Updates: Virgin Mobile highlights

  • Migration to O2: Following the 2021 merger, Virgin Mobile began moving customers to O2 in March 2023, with most moved by end‑November 2023; customers kept the same price and received double or unlimited data plus unlimited calls/texts.

  • Volt benefits in practice: With Virgin Media broadband and eligible O2 plans, households get double mobile data, O2 Travel Inclusive Zone in 75 destinations, broadband speed boosts (up to 1Gbps), and a WiFi guarantee—activate via My O2 or My Virgin Media.

  • Rewards and Extras: O2 Extras (e.g., Disney+, Amazon Prime) and Priority experiences are included or available on eligible O2 plans within Volt bundles, adding value beyond core connectivity.