Overview
- Virgin Media O2 says the upgrade is available to all O2 Pay Monthly plans, opening access to millions of customers.
- Marketed as standalone 5G, 5G+ targets high‑demand locations with average speeds about 50% faster than 4G and improved phone battery life.
- Customers need to be in a 5G+ area with a supported handset and either an eSIM or a physical SIM issued from 2024, with free SIM‑to‑eSIM conversions offered.
- Virgin Media O2 has published an extensive compatibility list spanning recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, alongside many mid‑range devices.
- The expansion is part of a £700 million mobile network investment this year, with the company stating it is spending £2 million per day to enhance coverage and reliability.