O2, the renowned UK mobile network now under Virgin Media, is bringing some holiday joy to millions of customers this December. As a festive treat, eligible users will receive an extra 10GB of mobile data at no extra charge. This bonus data will be automatically added to their account and MyO2 app sometime during the month. The free 10GB has no usage restrictions, allowing customers to enjoy activities like movie streaming, photo sharing, or FaceTime calls.

The offer is available to all Pay Monthly customers, excluding those already on Unlimited plans or business tariffs. Customers on standard monthly plans without unlimited data will receive the additional data soon. Christian Hindennach, Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Media O2, expressed that the aim is to facilitate connections with loved ones during this special time.

The 10GB data boost allows customers to indulge in streaming festive content, gaming, and staying connected with distant friends and family. O2 estimates that the extra data could enable approximately 20 hours of video calls, 2,000 streamed songs, or up to four and a half hours of HD Netflix or Disney+ viewing.

This initiative comes following Ofcom’s report indicating a 10% increase in UK mobile data consumption in 2025 compared to 2024, totaling 1.2 billion GB each month. To put it in perspective, this amount is akin to streaming 400 million HD football matches.