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Virgin announce 50mb broadband

By | Published on Tuesday 16 December 2008

Virgin Media has said that its new 50MB broadband service will enable users to download whole films in just minutes, and a TV show in 60 seconds.

They are presumably referring to downloads via legitimate video download platforms, and not the mad bad world of BitTorrent file sharing, though such high internet speeds being on offer to mainstream consumers will make film and TV executives already stressed about the growth of online video piracy even more nervous.

The super-fast broadband service will be available to consumers connected to the ISPs own cable network for £46 a month, including phone line.

Announcing the new service, Virgin boss Neil Berkett told reporters: “Today marks a historic moment, for both Virgin Media and the UK”.

“As the first internet service provider to roll out next-generation broadband access, our 50Mb service represents the dawning of a new era of high-speed services in the UK and is just the beginning of what we hope to offer our customers over the coming years”.

“This service will transform the way people interact and entertain themselves online and will provide a broadband experience that is truly world class”.



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