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popper · 07-12-2007, 07:53

rather than start another thread im just going to put the link here incase neil comes over here as invited.
http://www.betanews.com/article/No_c...70868#c1181453
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No chance of a FiOS-like UK option, says Virgin Media CEO

By Jacqueline Emigh, BetaNews

December 6, 2007, 3:20 PM

Although Verizon's broadband FiOS service might be helping to tank the subscribership of US cable provider Broadcom, Virgin Media's CEO believes that kind of slam-dunk isn't exactly about to happen on the other side of the Atlantic.

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Berkett said that Virgin Media is also mapping plans for an ultra high speed cable broadband offering running at 50 megabits-per-second (Mbps), adding a third tier to its existing 10 Mbps offering and recently introduced 20 Mbps service.

Another analyst asked Berkett for his response to complaints from some UK users that Virgin Media -- previously known among gamers and other users for its high-speed access -- has "slowed (down) in some areas."

According to the Virgin Media exec, the problem boils down to users' PCs, not to those of the broadband network.

"The vast majority of users' PCs are not able to get 20 Mbps," he replied. Berkett added that Virgin Media has reacted by launching an "educational campaign" among UK customers.

Berkett acknowledged, too, that Virgin Media was "late to notice" DVR. But, he added, the UK cable company is trying to capitalize, in a way, on this mistake, by coming out with high def DVR as its first ever DVR offering. "

yeah, signing a massive contract for the cheapest old tech Mpeg2 only V+ device , were the rest of the world is moving to AVC/Mpeg4-part10 devices, great move buying in old Mpeg2 end of life kit for long term growth and profit and real innovation neil, NOT.

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popper Inactive Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,270	Re: Virgin Media announces 50mb lines from next year. rather than start another thread im just going to put the link here incase neil comes over here as invited. http://www.betanews.com/article/No_c...70868#c1181453 " No chance of a FiOS-like UK option, says Virgin Media CEO By Jacqueline Emigh, BetaNews December 6, 2007, 3:20 PM Although Verizon's broadband FiOS service might be helping to tank the subscribership of US cable provider Broadcom, Virgin Media's CEO believes that kind of slam-dunk isn't exactly about to happen on the other side of the Atlantic. ..... Berkett said that Virgin Media is also mapping plans for an ultra high speed cable broadband offering running at 50 megabits-per-second (Mbps), adding a third tier to its existing 10 Mbps offering and recently introduced 20 Mbps service. Another analyst asked Berkett for his response to complaints from some UK users that Virgin Media -- previously known among gamers and other users for its high-speed access -- has "slowed (down) in some areas." According to the Virgin Media exec, the problem boils down to users' PCs, not to those of the broadband network. "The vast majority of users' PCs are not able to get 20 Mbps," he replied. Berkett added that Virgin Media has reacted by launching an "educational campaign" among UK customers. Berkett acknowledged, too, that Virgin Media was "late to notice" DVR. But, he added, the UK cable company is trying to capitalize, in a way, on this mistake, by coming out with high def DVR as its first ever DVR offering. " yeah, signing a massive contract for the cheapest old tech Mpeg2 only V+ device , were the rest of the world is moving to AVC/Mpeg4-part10 devices, great move buying in old Mpeg2 end of life kit for long term growth and profit and real innovation neil, NOT.