Virgin have completed their move from EE over to Vodafone, meaning no matter which one you choose you'll now be getting access to the same network. If you join Virgin on a SIM only or a phone contract, you get full access to the Vodafone network.Jan 5, 2022
Are Vodafone and Virgin linked?
The company was launched by Virgin Group in 1999 as the world's first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO). As a virtual operator, Virgin Mobile does not maintain its own network and currently uses the EE and Vodafone networks.
Is Virgin and Vodafone the same?
As Virgin Mobile is a Vodafone MVNO it presumably uses all the same 4G spectrum bands as Vodafone.
When did Virgin Mobile switch from EE to Vodafone?
2021
What Mobile network does Virgin Media use?
Virgin Mobile is primarily reliant on Vodafone for improvements, and that network seems focused on continually improving its 5G coverage.
Is Virgin Mobile UK closing down?
On 6 November 2019, it was announced that Virgin Mobile would end their 20-year contract with BT and EE, and would use Vodafone's network from 2021, initially for five years. In January 2021, Virgin Media launched 5G services using the Vodafone network.
Is Virgin Mobile changing to O2?
I'm on Virgin Mobile, will I automatically switch to O2? No, your Virgin Mobile contract won't automatically switch to O2. If you're a customer of Virgin Media broadband and you'd like to access supercharged benefits, you'll need to switch your current mobile contract to O2.
Is Virgin Mobile being taken over by Vodafone?
Virgin Mobile and Vodafone In 2019, Virgin Mobile announced it was ending its deal with EE and moving over to the Vodafone network from 2021. That transition started happening in January this year, meaning that customers taking new contracts or upgrading to 5G services are now running on Vodafone's network.
What network is Virgin Mobile using?
Vodafone
Is Virgin Mobile now O2?
O2 operate their own network, where Virgin currently use Vodafone's. However, Virgin Media have just bought O2, so Virgin Mobile might end up using the O2 network in the future.Jan 5, 2022