Virgin Media's new WiFi service across the London Underground delivered an astounding eight million tweets, Facebook posts, emails and web pages during the London 2012 Olympic Games as visitors and Londoners went online to share the most memorable moments during the games.

Inspired by Team GB's success, people used Virgin Media's new WiFi service to re-live and share medal moments and check up on the latest action.

Thanks to the successes of gold-medallists Bradley Wiggins as he rode to victory and Helen Glover and Heather Stanning's stunning rowing victory Wednesday 1 August was the busiest day for the new service on the tube.

Kevin Baughan, Director of Metro Wireless at Virgin Media, said:

"In an unforgettable sporting fortnight, WiFi on the London Underground delivered a world class experience and, just like the Team GB athletes, unparalleled speeds. Thousands of people signed up every day, sharing photos and keeping up-to-date with the latest Olympic moments and, even at very busiest stations, we've delivered a fantastic service."

Stratford, North Greenwich, West Ham, Covent Garden, Canning Town and Waterloo were some of the busiest WiFi enabled stations being home to Olympic venues and central tourist destinations.

The service offered free internet access throughout the games and after September, the comprehensive WiFi portal with TfL travel information, updates and London news and entertainment will remain free for all Tube passengers.

Virgin Media broadband and mobile customers will continue to enjoy free WiFi access and a PAYG service will ensure visitors and all Londoners can gain access to the internet. WiFi from Virgin Media is already available in 72 London Underground stations with this set to increase to up to 120 stations this year.