Virgin Media O2 record GTA 6 pre-load traffic
Short answer: Telecompaper (11 Nov 2026) reports that Virgin Media O2 recorded its highest daily broadband data volume on 10 November as gamers pre-loaded GTA 6, beating the previous record by 4 percent.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 4 min read
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Telecompaper says Virgin Media O2 registered record broadband traffic as gamers pre-loaded GTA 6 ahead of the 19 November launch. Daily data volume on Tuesday 10 November beat the previous record, set by the Fortnite Chapter 7 Mini Season launch, by 4 percent.
Peak broadband traffic beat the previous record, set during the Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid, by 3.8 percent. Only the opening paragraph of the article is public, so we have no further figures or quotes. See also YouFibre congestion.
Is this real? Reported, but not confirmed by Rockstar yet
Who said it: Telecompaper, citing Virgin Media O2 Sources: 1. Our view: Figures come from the operator via Telecompaper. Only the first paragraph is public, so we cannot see the full data. Checked: 11 Nov 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How big was the Virgin Media O2 record?
Daily volume on 10 November beat the old record by 4 percent, and peak traffic beat the old peak by 3.8 percent, per Telecompaper.
What set the previous records?
The Fortnite Chapter 7 Mini Season launch for daily volume and an Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Champions League semi-final for peak traffic.
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