Virgin Media connects 13,200 homes in Chesterfield to its ultrafast network

Virgin Media has connected 13,200 homes in Chesterfield to its ultrafast broadband network.
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According to Virgin Media, its ultrafast broadband speeds are 15 times faster than the local average.

They say customers will be able to download, for example, every Bridgerton episode in ultra-high-definition in 12 minutes 43 seconds, compared to three hours 20 minutes on the average local connection.

Virgin Media customers in Chesterfield are promised faster speeds.Virgin Media customers in Chesterfield are promised faster speeds.
Virgin Media customers in Chesterfield are promised faster speeds.
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Hugh Woolford, regional director for the East Midlands at Virgin Media, said: “We are proud to announce that our network now reaches an additional 13,200 properties in Chesterfield, delivering the fastest widely available speeds to local residents at a time when connectivity really matters.

“Whether you’re working from home, watching the latest box set or zoom calling with friends, buffering will become a thing of the past thanks to our ultrafast and reliable network.”

Virgin Media is expanding its ultrafast broadband network across the UK, bringing average top speeds of more than 600Mbps to residents and small businesses.

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