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VMO2 Fibre Up Programme

Project Location:

VMO2 Fibre Up Programme

Client Name:

Virgin Media O2

Project Description:

OCU was appointed by Virgin Media O2 to deliver the Fibre Up programme across multiple regions of the UK, supporting the expansion of fibre broadband infrastructure. The works included the construction, installation, testing and commissioning of fibre networks to enable improved connectivity for hundreds of thousands of homes.


Delivered across multiple regional frameworks, the programme demonstrates OCU's ability to safely deliver large-scale fibre infrastructure while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer service.

Key Stats:

  • Over 13,800 fibre cabinets constructed (L2.5, L3 & L4)

  • Over 5.4 million metres of MSDR cable installed

  • Over 6.3 million metres of fibre cable blown

  • Over 14,800 fibre cabinets spliced

  • Nearly 800,000 passive homes passed

  • Over 830,000 tested homes passed

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Duration

Challenge

  • Delivering a complex fibre rollout safely across multiple regions and work fronts

  • Increasing delivery capacity while maintaining programme performance

  • Maintaining consistent quality, compliance and customer service across all activities

  • Providing accurate reporting and programme visibility for stakeholders

  • Meeting client timescales while supporting ongoing network expansion

Solution

  • Introduced digital reporting and performance management systems to improve operational visibility

  • Implemented consistent delivery methodologies, quality assurance processes and standard operating procedures

  • Recruited, developed and retained experienced operational and management teams to support programme delivery

  • Drew on expertise from across OCU business units to strengthen delivery resilience and capability

  • Worked collaboratively with Virgin Media O2 to continually improve planning, communication and operational efficiency

Outcome

  • Successfully increased delivery capacity to support the expanding Fibre Up programme

  • Maintained consistently high standards of safety, quality and operational compliance

  • Improved programme visibility through effective reporting and performance management

  • Delivered fibre infrastructure enabling connectivity for hundreds of thousands of homes across multiple regions

  • Established a trusted long-term partnership with Virgin Media O2 through reliable delivery, collaborative planning and continuous improvement

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