BT issues filesharing warningWednesday, September 23rd 2009 Broadband provider BT has claimed that the cost of internet services could rise as efforts to tackle illegal filesharing get underway. One of the UK's leading broadband has warned that the cost of tackling illegal filesharing could be passed onto customers.
John Petter, BT's consumer division head, has claimed that government proposals which would see broadband firms charged with policing the web could cost up to £1 million a day.
Due to this, it has been estimated that the cost of broadband across the UK could rise by £24 a year.
In an interview with the Daily Mirror, he claimed that the music industry could tackle the problem but it does not want to "take the hit" to its public image.
Mr Petter added "It would cost millions and probably have very little impact as they [filesharers] would devise new ways to disguise what they're doing."
BT recently commenced a trial of new technology designed to provide broadband services over longer distances, which could help to bring web services to so-called "not-spots". |
The digital economy bill may not stop music fans from illegally sharing files online, according to a poll by TalkTalk. Broadband provider BT has recognised the efforts of youngsters across the UK to get more people online. Broadband provider BT has cut the price of its internet and home phone packages. revealed. | Subscribers to Virgin Media's digital TV service will be able to enjoy HD coverage of the upcoming World Cup, it has been announced. The Conservative Party has revealed plans to use fibre optic broadband to boost the economy. A new trial which will see fibre optic broadband services delivered using telegraph poles is to be launched by Virgin Media. |
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