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Virgin Media and O2 to merge in 拢31bn deal

Telecoms giants had confirmed they were talks earlier this week

Virgin customers were unable to use their mobile internet on Tuesday(Image: PA)

Virgin Media and O2 are to merge to create a £31 billion media and telecoms giant, their parent firms have announced.

The two firms had confirmed on Monday that they were in discussions over a possible combination.

Mike Fries, chief executive officer of Virgin Media owner Liberty Global, said: “We couldn’t be more excited about this combination.

“Virgin Media has redefined broadband and entertainment in the 海角视频 with lightning-fast speeds and the most innovative video platform. And O2 is widely recognised as the most reliable and admired mobile operator in the 海角视频, always putting the customer first.”

Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete, chief executive of O2 owner Telefonica, said: “Combining O2’s number one mobile business with Virgin Media’s superfast broadband network and entertainment services will be a game-changer in the 海角视频, at a time when demand for connectivity has never been greater or more critical.

“We are creating a strong competitor with significant scale and financial strength to invest in 海角视频 digital infrastructure and give millions of consumer, business and public sector customers more choice and value.”