Virgin Media O2’s next generation 5G Standalone network now available in 500 towns and cities

[Oxonian]

For information :-

Virgin Media O2’s next generation 5G Standalone network now available in 500 towns and cities - Virg...

https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/virgin-media-o2s-next-generation-5g-standalone-network-now-availabl...

O2 UK Expands Mobile 5G Standalone Network to 500 Towns and Cities - ISPreview UK

https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2025/09/o2-uk-expands-mobile-5g-standalone-network-to-500-town...

[mcquigar]

Thanks - do we know if it is available to PAYG customers yet? I am in a 5G standalone area, and using a compatible device (Galaxy A34 5G) but don't think I'm getting Standalone 5g.  Can I do a sim swap to an R15 sim on PAYG?