Originally Posted by ferretuk

"Virgin has had a competitive advantage on speed, but for the 30Mb level that fills most consumers' needs today, rivals can also fulfil that," he argues. "People want more than 5Mb to 8Mb but it is hard to see who needs 100Mb."

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...media-analysis

He may well have a point - I'm not sure I've ever seen anyone justify their need for 100Mb. Desire is another matter... Although the figures are slightly of date, Thinkbroadband had a relevant article 12 months ago

http://www.thinkbroadband.com/news/5...ily-needs.html