O2 has officially announced a substantial free upgrade for millions of its customers, introducing rapid 5G+ connectivity nationwide. This enhancement ensures improved mobile network coverage and significantly faster download speeds, with an impressive 50% performance increase compared to the previous 4G standard.
In addition to speed and reliability enhancements, users can expect extended battery life as devices now consume less power by eliminating the simultaneous connection to both 4G and 5G networks, a feature not present in older 5G technology that relies on 4G infrastructure.
The upgrade is currently being rolled out for users equipped with 5G+ compatible devices and SIM cards, with over 700 towns and cities already activated for the enhanced service.
Christian Hindennach, the Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Media O2, highlighted the broad availability of the 5G+ service, emphasizing its inclusivity across all O2 Plans, unlike some competitors. This upgrade particularly benefits high-traffic areas and major venues, catering to residents and visitors alike, showcasing Virgin Media O2’s dedication to network improvement and delivering a more dependable user experience through a daily £2 million investment for future mobile advancements.
To check local availability, users can verify using O2’s postcode lookup tool provided on their website.
5G+ ready devices include the latest models such as the iPhone 15, iPhone 16 series, iPhone 17, Google Pixel 9 (including Fold), and Google Pixel 10 series (including Fold).
5G+ denotes an upgraded variant of 5G networks leveraging advanced technologies like higher-frequency spectrum, enhanced antennas, and network optimization to offer faster speeds, reduced latency, and increased network capacity.