Virgin Media broadband boosted by 50%

Broadband provider Virgin Media has boosted its top home internet connectivity package by 50 per cent, in news which could be of interest to users of VoIP.

As of yesterday (February 1st), the company's XL service across the country increased from 20 Mbps to 30 Mbps, a speed which the provider claims will not vary from region to region.

Jon James, executive director of broadband at the firm, said: "As consumers continually demand more and more from their broadband, the unique power of our next-generation network means that we're able to turn up the dial to meet their needs."

He went on to state that the new service will allow families to use multiple devices via their home internet connection and enjoy speeds that do not vary depending on the part of the country they live in.

This comes after Lancashire County Council recently unveiled plans to create a superfast broadband network across the region by 2014.