Virgin Media Will Provide Fiber Optic Network For Three UK's 5G Network
The business unit of broadband operator Virgin Media (Liberty Global) confirmed that they have signed a new agreement with mobile network operator Three UK, which will provide optical network access services for Three UK's more than 3,000 5G base stations.
At present, Three UK has reached multiple fiber capacity agreements with SSE Enterprise Telecom (SSEET), BT (Openreach) and Cityfibre to help its network development. All of these help to promote the deployment of 5G networks with more than 1Gbps.
It can be said that it is very meaningful for Three UK and Virgin Media to sign this cooperation agreement. Virgin Media General Manager Peter Kelly said: "We are building a high-capacity fiber backbone network that will connect mobile phone base stations across the country and provide services for the future of 5G in the UK. With a strong network and skilled engineers, our basic network architecture It will help mobile operators launch their 5G networks on a large scale. "
Similarly, Susan Buttsworth, chief operating officer of Three UK, said the transaction will "help meet the growing demand for data." What needs to be clarified is that under this agreement, VMB will provide fiber backhaul services for the existing and future 5G base stations of Three UK nationwide. The agreement will also enable them to establish "all-fiber" connections to hot spots in cities. "