Virgin Media O2 to shut down long-running service after more than 30 years

The service has been running for over 30 years, but the provider now hopes to focus on its newer, more reliable technology.
The Mirror

O2 confirms new switch-off date that's set to affect millions of iPhone and Android users

Although all new phones are now connected to fast 4G and 5G, ageing 2G is still being used across the UK. This signal, which first launched all the way back in 1993, continues to keep some phones, ...
Daily Record

Major mobile provider to switch off decades-old feature in major move

A popular mobile network provider has announced it will be shutting down one of its decades-old services. In a move to transform the mobile network, the goal is to make the system faster and more ...
The Sun

Britain’s biggest mobile provider to shut down long-running service after more than 30 years

BRITAIN’S biggest mobile provider will axe a long-running service as part of an ongoing plan. The service has been running for over 30 years, but the provider now hopes to focus on its newer, more ...
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O2 to begin UK 2G switchoff in 2029, and that means you might need a new smart meter

O2's 2G networks set to be pulled from 2029 in line with industry 4G and 5G networks are more secure and more efficient Some IoT and connected systems still use 2G Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has become ...
Telegraph & Argus

Virgin Media O2 to switch off 2G network after 30 years

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