You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
If you’re one of Virgin Media’s top-tier internet customers, you may soon see your service getting a little speedier. The Branson-backed company is boosting its top speed from 100Mbps to 120Mbps, thanks to a £110 million ($169 million) infrastructure investment. The majority of the network — around 60 percent — has yet to be supercharged, but you can use the coverage checker linked below to see if you’re in-line for an early Christmas present from Sir Richard.
Continue reading Virgin Media begins pushing its UK broadband to 120Mbps, much to Usain’s delight
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Virgin Media begins pushing its UK broadband to 120Mbps, much to Usain’s delight originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Virgin Mobile is offering the iPhone to its prepaid customers as of today. The Sprint-owned subsidiary is using the event to kickstart a new retail strategy that will see the company open branded retail stores in Chicago — with a nationwide rollout dependent upon its success. Since all carriers have to make a minimum commitment to Apple in order to receive the handset, it’s interesting to see that Virgin’s allocation forms part of Sprint’s $15.5 billion gamble on the handset that’s still yet to pay off. The handset will set users back $650 for a 16GB iPhone 4S, while plans begin at $30 for 300 voice minutes, unlimited messages and data, but only if they commit to automatic monthly payments.
Continue reading Virgin Mobile to carry iPhone from today, Sir Richard does his best Fonz impression
Virgin Mobile to carry iPhone from today, Sir Richard does his best Fonz impression originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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