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Virgin Media O2

United Kingdom · Telecom

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VMED O2 UK Limited, trading as Virgin Media O2, is a British mass media and telecommunications company based in London, England. The company was formed in June 2021 as a 50:50 joint venture between Liberty Global and Telefónica through the merger of their respective Virgin Media and O2 UK businesses.

Status last verified 03/08/2026Source checked 06/09/2023Company website ↗LeaveRussia profile ↗

Decision trail

Decision date 06/09/2023 · Reference ↗

Virgin Media 02 is to buy a British broadband company owned by a Russian oligarch-backed investment company, after the government forced its sale on national security grounds.

Status history since 2022

  1. 03/08/2026 operating · Imported from KSE LeaveRussia

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