Virgin Media O2 has launched its first 4G and 5G services on sections of the Central and Northern Lines of the London Underground.
On the Central Line, 4G and 5G services have been rolled out in the tunnels between Queensway and Holland Park, providing seamless connectivity for customers travelling through these stations. Notting Hill station has been upgraded to become a full 5G station – with the latest mobile network now available on Central Line platforms and in ticket halls – while 4G services have been introduced at Queensway and Holland Park stations.
4G and 5G has also been rolled out on the Northern Line between Kentish Town and Archway. The works – completed this morning – bring 5G to Archway and Tufnell Park stations, with 4G services now live throughout Kentish Town station.
Gareth Turpin, Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Media O2, said: “For the first time, our customers can access the latest 5G mobile services deep under London. This is set to revolutionise commuting in the capital, and in the weeks and months ahead we’ll be rolling out ultrafast mobile services at more Tube stations, in tunnels and on platforms to bring high-speed connectivity to our customers as they travel on the Underground.”
The rollout is part of a wider project with Transport for London (TfL) and BAI Communications to bring full mobile connectivity to London Underground stations and tunnels.
By the end of 2024, customers will be able to access 4G services across the entire Tube network, with many stations and tunnels boasting ultrafast 5G services wherever BAI’s infrastructure supports it.