Virgin Media O2 5G Standalone, Bakewell (500th location)

StageLive; Bakewell became the 500th 5G Standalone location (15 September 2025)
Next milestoneContinued 5G Standalone rollout and small cells in dense urban areas
Last checked1 November 2026

Source: Virgin Media O2 Newsroom →

What has changed on this project, and when

Next milestone: Continued 5G Standalone rollout and small cells in dense urban areas2 November 2026 · previously: Continued VMO2 5G SA expansion and small-cell densification
Stage: Live; Bakewell became the 500th 5G Standalone location (15 September 2025)2 November 2026 · previously: Live
Value: Not disclosed (within ~£700m 2025 Mobile Transformation Plan)2 November 2026 · previously: Not disclosed (within ~£700m 2025 network plan)

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