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IONX and Virgin Media O2: A UK First for 5G Standalone
For IONX, this integration is a defining achievement. Their proprietary platform not only aligns with the UK's Joint Operator Technical Specification (JOTS) framework but also meets the rigorous requirements of major U.S. carriers and the FCC.
With a unified, software-defined architecture supporting both MORAN and MOCN features, IONX enables operators to address current 4G needs while offering a seamless, cost-effective path to full 5GSA. As the Neutral Host-as-a-Service market matures, IONX is emerging as a key player on both sides of the Atlantic.
VMO2's 5G SA network now covers over 500 towns and cities, reaching 70% of the UK population. As demand surges, infrastructure must evolve to keep pace. Neutral host operators like IONX are critical to infilling and densifying national networks with targeted small cell deployments.
Deploying operator-specific small cells is often costly and inefficient. According to a recent Small Cell Forum report,
IONX answers this challenge with a robust, multi-operator solution - delivering independent control, observability and security while allowing multiple operators to share the same infrastructure efficiently.
IONX and Virgin Media O2 conducted extensive testing using everyday 5G handsets, connected to Virgin Media O2's live 5G SA core via 5G small cells in Marlow. The results were clear: exceptional performance in speed, capacity, and latency — all while maintaining the control, security, and visibility that operators require.
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This pioneering collaboration not only aims to advance end-customer connectivity but also supports several key industry objectives:
Together, IONX and Virgin Media O2 are shaping the future of UK connectivity. The message is clear: the true promise of 5G Standalone isn't coming — it's already here, built on smarter, shared infrastructure.
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