Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has introduced the launch of a residential 2 Gbps broadband service and launched symmetrical obtain and add speeds throughout all pace tiers as an non-compulsory add-on for purchasers within the UK. VMO2 claims to have develop into the primary main supplier within the UK to supply such lightning-fast web to shoppers, with broadband speeds greater than 28 instances quicker than the UK common.
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Obtainable on nexfibre community
Virgin Media’s Gig2 service, obtainable on the nexfibre community, which is approaching availability to 1 million houses in suburban and semi-rural areas throughout the UK, together with key cities like Belfast, Cardiff, London, and Glasgow, gives 2 Gbps speeds. Powered by superior XGS-PON expertise and working on a full-fibre community, Gig2 guarantees to double the speeds of its predecessor, Gig1.
Symmetrical Speeds
VMO stated clients in areas coated by the full-fibre community also can go for symmetrical obtain and add speeds, guaranteeing seamless knowledge transfers in each instructions. This improve is on the market throughout all of Virgin Media’s pace tiers – from 50Mbps to 2Gbps, and this characteristic units Virgin Media O2 aside as the primary main UK supplier to supply such an possibility throughout all pace tiers.
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Pricing and Packages
Pricing for Gig2 begins at EUR 84 monthly, with the choice so as to add symmetrical speeds for a further EUR 6 monthly. Subscribers to Gig2 will obtain Virgin Media’s Hub 5x router, designed to assist XGS-PON expertise and improve WiFi efficiency for suitable gadgets.
Along with quicker speeds, Gig2 subscribers can profit from varied add-ons, together with Virgin Media’s WiFi assure and the Volt package deal for an additional EUR 6 monthly, which incorporates an infinite O2 SIM. TV streaming choices are additionally obtainable for these seeking to improve their leisure expertise.
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Sustainability
“People who join or improve to Gig2 will obtain Virgin Media’s Hub 5x router – its first to assist XGS-PON expertise. The Hub 5x is Virgin Media’s most energy-efficient router so far, made out of one hundred pc recycled plastic, and can assist to spice up in-home WiFi efficiency by supporting WiFi 6 gadgets,” stated VMO2.
nexfibre stated: “nexfibre’s full-fibre community, powered by XGS-PON expertise, supplies a platform for progress, as demonstrated by Virgin Media O2’s thrilling new Gig2 service with symmetrical pace choices. As our roll-out continues at tempo, we’re wanting ahead to empowering extra shoppers and companies with the advantages of our vital funding within the UK’s digital infrastructure.”
