O2

UK mobile network from Virgin Media O2, known for Priority rewards and ticket presales.

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Updated Nov 8, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · Web, iOS, Android

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Is O2 free?

No, it's a paid product

Classic plan:: £18 a month (75GB, 24 months)

Checked on O2's site Nov 8, 2026

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EE
Multi-Line Discount: Up to £10 off
Vodafone UK
Annual price rise: £2.50/month each April (airtime plans)
giffgaff
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Verified facts: 6 of 6
Alternatives ranked: 3
Approved reviews: 0
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About O2

O2 is a major UK mobile network, part of the Virgin Media O2 joint venture. It sells pay monthly phones on O2 Refresh plans, which split the phone and airtime so you can upgrade or pay off the device at any time, along with SIM-only contracts, rolling plans without a contract and pay as you go Big Bundles. Its best-known perk is Priority, a free rewards app for O2 mobile and Virgin Media broadband customers with weekly treats, discounts and 48-hour ticket presales for gigs and events, plus fast-track entry at O2 venues. O2 doesn't charge extra for roaming in the EU up to a 25GB fair-use limit, offers data rollover and Multisave discounts for extra lines, and the My O2 app handles bills and allowances. It suits music and event fans and families who also have Virgin Media broadband. Like its rivals, its contract prices rise by a fixed amount each April.

Best for: UK users who go to gigs and events and want Priority presales, or households already on Virgin Media.

O2 pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)

Each line is quoted from O2's own site, with the page it came from.

Plan or term	What it says	Checked	Source
Rolling plans	Yes, no contract	Nov 8, 2026	o2.co.uk
Classic plan	£18 a month (75GB, 24 months)	Nov 8, 2026	o2.co.uk
Unlimited Plus plan	£19.99 a month (24 months)	Nov 8, 2026	o2.co.uk

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What works

Free Priority rewards with 48-hour ticket presales
No extra charge for EU roaming up to 25GB
O2 Refresh lets you pay off or upgrade a phone anytime
Rolling plans available without a contract

Why people leave

EU roaming fair use caps at 25GB
Contract prices rise by a fixed amount each April
Best perks are aimed at gig-goers rather than general savings

O2 vs EE, Vodafone UK and giffgaff

From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.

Attribute	O2	EE	Vodafone UK	giffgaff
Pricing	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid
Verified price	£18 a month (75GB, 24 months)	Up to £10 off	£2.50/month each April (airtime plans)	—
Free plan	No	No	No	No
Open source	No	No	No	No
Self-hostable	No	No	No	No
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android

Top O2 alternatives

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1
EE
Strong coverage with streaming Inclusive Extras like Apple Music or Netflix built into plans.
68.8
2
Vodafone UK
Zone A roaming on all pay monthly plans and a lifetime warranty on phone faults.
64.8
3
giffgaff
Runs on the O2 network, so same coverage on cheaper rolling monthly SIM-only plans.
61.8

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O2: common questions

What is O2?

O2: UK mobile network from Virgin Media O2, known for Priority rewards and ticket presales. Best for UK users who go to gigs and events and want Priority presales, or households already on Virgin Media. Available for Web, iOS and Android.

Is O2 free?

No, O2 is a paid product. Rolling plans: Yes, no contract (checked on O2's own site).

How much does O2 cost?

O2 is a paid product. Rolling plans: Yes, no contract; Classic plan: £18 a month (75GB, 24 months); Unlimited Plus plan: £19.99 a month (24 months). Checked on O2's own site, November 2026.

Is O2 open source?

No, O2 is not open source.

What platforms does O2 run on?

O2 is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to O2?

The highest-ranked O2 alternatives right now are EE, Vodafone UK and giffgaff. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

O2 vs EE: what's the difference?

Both O2 and EE are paid products. Verified prices: O2 £18 a month (75GB, 24 months), EE Up to £10 off. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

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O2 facts

6 of 6 verified

Rewards: Priority, free for O2 and Virgin Media customers; Checked Nov 8, 2026o2.co.uk(opens source in a new tab); “Priority is available to all O2 mobile and Virgin Media broadband customers aged 16+.”
Ticket presales: 48 hours early via Priority Tickets; Checked Nov 8, 2026o2.co.uk(opens source in a new tab); “48-hour ticket presales”
EU roaming: No extra charge up to 25GB; Checked Nov 8, 2026o2.co.uk(opens source in a new tab); “Find out more Roam freely in the EU Unlike other major networks, we don't charge extra for EU roaming, up to 25GB Get on board Priority Jump into a world of exclusive rewards and experiences.”
Rolling plans: Yes, no contract; Checked Nov 8, 2026o2.co.uk(opens source in a new tab); “Rolling plans The easiest way to pay without a contract Find out more Need to top up?”
Classic plan: £18 a month (75GB, 24 months); Checked Nov 8, 2026o2.co.uk(opens source in a new tab); “See more 75GB Black Friday deal Unmissable price on a 24-month Classic Plan. £18 a month.”
Unlimited Plus plan: £19.99 a month (24 months); Checked Nov 8, 2026o2.co.uk(opens source in a new tab); “Get yours Latest Pay Monthly offers Black Friday great low price 24-month Unlimited Plus Plan only £19.99 a month.”