Virgin Media 50Mb ultra fast broadband
Simplifydigital's guide to Virgin Media's 50Mb broadband service.
What are the benefits of 50 Mb ultra fast broadband?
The difference is remarkable especially for data intensive activities such as music and movie downloads and online gaming. Here's what it means for you...
1. Faster download speeds - you can download an entire music album in as little as 11 seconds; a TV show in around one minute, a high quality film in as little as 3.5 minutes and a high definition movie in around 15 minutes. For example, you could download every Harry Potter book in as little as 1 second, the James Bond box set in 1 hour 10 minutes (that's 22 movies!) or catch up on Strictly Come Dancing via BBC iPlayer in as little as 1 minute!
2. Greater bandwidth - multiple users are able to use the internet at the same time without affecting the quality or speed of their service. Taking a family with children as an example; one adult could be working on a computer, at the same time as another is catching up on their favourite soap via BBC iPlayer on a laptop, whilst two of the children could be downloading music or watching videos clips on YouTube, each from different computers. A third child could also have their Xbox 360 connected to the internet with no deterioration in performance.
3. Improved latency for gamers - gamers will benefit hugely from 50 Mb broadband. Playing games over fibre optic broadband connection improves reaction times (latency) making games more responsive and allowing gamers to get into the action even faster than before.
How much does 50Mb broadband cost?
A typical family will be able to get the new ultra fast 50Mb broadband service for as little as £28 a month (when taken with a Virgin Media phone line at £11 per month). The 50 Mb ultra fast broadband package will come with a free wireless connection, plus free anti-virus and anti-spyware software as well as unlimited downloads.
How can I find out if I'm in a Virgin Media area?
Currently Virgin Media covers approx 12.6 million UK homes. To find out if you live in a Virgin Media area and if you can benefit from their ultra fast broadband, simply enter your postcode into our broadband comparison tool. If you'd prefer to talk through your requirements, give one of our experts a call on 0800 5424 704.
