O2, the well-known UK mobile network now under Virgin Media, is spreading holiday joy by surprising millions of customers with an extra 10GB of mobile data for free this December. This bonus comes as a welcome gift, especially during a time when many people are more active on their mobile devices.
Eligible users will automatically receive the additional 10GB added to their monthly data allowance, visible in their account and the MyO2 app at some point during the month. Simply check your settings to confirm the free data boost.
The extra data has no usage limitations, allowing customers to enjoy activities like streaming movies, sharing photos, or video chatting on platforms such as FaceTime. According to O2, this giveaway is a token of appreciation for being a loyal O2 customer.
The offer is available to all Pay Monthly customers, except those already on Unlimited plans or business tariffs. If you are on a standard monthly plan without unlimited data, you can expect your festive freebie to be activated soon.
Christian Hindennach, Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Media O2, expressed, “This season is about connecting with loved ones, and we aim to make it easier than ever. With this 10GB data boost, our customers can enjoy streaming holiday content, gaming, or video calling distant friends and family. It’s our way of spreading some extra joy and thanking you for choosing O2.”
O2 estimates that the additional data could facilitate around 20 hours of video calls, streaming 2,000 songs, or approximately four and a half hours of HD content on platforms like Netflix or Disney+.
This initiative comes after Ofcom’s recent Connected Nations report, revealing that UK smartphone users consumed 10% more mobile data in 2025 compared to 2024, totaling a massive 1.2 billion GB per month. To put it in perspective, that’s equivalent to streaming 400 million HD football matches — a remarkable statistic, depending on your perspective.