Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) is a UK-based telecommunications company jointly owned by Liberty Global and Telefónica. VMO2 is leveraging satellite technology, particularly through partnerships with companies like Starlink, to enhance mobile services in remote areas by providing backhaul connectivity to cell towers where traditional infrastructure is impractical. The company aims to expand its fiber footprint and improve connectivity for both consumers and businesses, offering cloud, fixed line, and mobile connectivity solutions. VMO2's activities and services are relevant to the space industry through its use of satellite communications for improving network coverage and exploring future applications like emergency services support.
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At the end of 2025, VMO2 had around 46.7 million mobile connections in the U.K., including contract, prepaid, and IoT connections.
In October last year, VMO2 plans to work with Starlink to offer direct-to-cell services under a new offering called O2 Satellite.
Ofcom gave formal approval on Feb. 17 for VMO2 to provide direct-to-device (D2D) services in the U.K.