Virgin Media to launch its 50Mbps service on the 15th?

Virgin Media is rumoured to be launching its super-fast 50Mbps broadband service as early as 15th December after it was revealed that journalists have invited to a mystery event on that date.

Virgin Media previously announced that the launch of its 50Mbps service would take place before the end of the year, but had thus far declined to give an exact date. Journalists have been told to “hold the date” on 15th December, which, given Richard Branson’s taste for the theatrical, indicates that the company plans to launch the new service at this time.

Virgin Media has been working on the launch of their fibre-optic broadband for months, which will be faster than any internet service the UK has seen to date. Leaks of the Virgin Media’s new 50Mbps modem have already been making the rounds, and the company has publicised the failure of online speed tests to correctly assess the speed of next generation broadband after a trial in Kent revealed major inconsistencies. Virgin Media refused to comment on the speculated launch.

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