O2, the well-known UK mobile network now under Virgin Media, is spreading holiday joy to millions of customers this December by offering an extra 10GB of mobile data at no extra charge. This bonus is a valuable addition, especially during a time when mobility is on the rise.
The additional 10GB will be automatically added to eligible users’ monthly data allowance, visible in their account and the MyO2 app at some point in the month. Users can easily check their settings to confirm the free data boost.
The extra data comes with no usage restrictions, allowing customers to enjoy activities such as streaming movies, sharing photos, or video chatting on platforms like FaceTime. O2 states that this giveaway is a gesture of appreciation for being a loyal O2 customer.
This offer is applicable to all Pay Monthly customers, excluding those already on Unlimited plans or business tariffs. Customers on standard monthly plans without unlimited data can expect to receive their festive freebie soon.
Virgin Media O2’s Chief Commercial Officer, Christian Hindennach, expressed that this initiative aims to facilitate connections with loved ones during the festive season. The 10GB data boost enables customers to engage in activities like streaming festive movies, gaming, or video calling distant friends and family, as a way of spreading joy and gratitude.
According to O2, the additional data could allow for approximately 20 hours of video calls, streaming of 2,000 songs, or about four and a half hours of HD content viewing on platforms like Netflix or Disney+.
This complimentary offer follows the recent Connected Nations report by Ofcom, indicating a 10% increase in mobile data consumption by UK smartphone users in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching a staggering 1.2 billion GB per month. To put this in perspective, this amount is roughly equivalent to streaming 400 million HD football matches, depending on one’s perspective.
