17-01-2023, 10:37 AM
Thought this was worth a mention...
Full article: www.moneysavingexpert.com
I can't remember if the Virgin Media & O2 merger was originally discussed on TVLF or TVF. At the time there was some speculation that the brand might be sold off or renamed, as it had recently moved underlying carrier from EE to Vodafone. It looks like as part of the merger the Virgin Mobile brand is now being phased out completely, with the underlying carrier having already moved (again) from Vodafone to O2 last year.
It'll be interesting to see whether the Virgin Media brand remains long term for cable TV. I'm assuming that the merged company is currently having to pay Virgin / Richard Branson for use of the brand name, so phasing it out provides a cost saving.
Quote:Virgin Mobile customers will be migrated to O2
Virgin Mobile customers will start being migrated to O2 plans from March this year, Virgin Media O2 has revealed.
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This is the next phase in bringing all the Virgin Media and O2 brands together after their huge merger midway through 2021.
Full article: www.moneysavingexpert.com
I can't remember if the Virgin Media & O2 merger was originally discussed on TVLF or TVF. At the time there was some speculation that the brand might be sold off or renamed, as it had recently moved underlying carrier from EE to Vodafone. It looks like as part of the merger the Virgin Mobile brand is now being phased out completely, with the underlying carrier having already moved (again) from Vodafone to O2 last year.
It'll be interesting to see whether the Virgin Media brand remains long term for cable TV. I'm assuming that the merged company is currently having to pay Virgin / Richard Branson for use of the brand name, so phasing it out provides a cost saving.
Formerly 'Charlie Wells' of TV Forum.