Just a quick note: Virgin Media customers wishing to find out more about the cable operator’s trials of 50Mbps downstream (1.5Mbps upstream) broadband should go here:

http://www.vmpilot.net

Residents of the following areas are currently able to take part, although it'll set you back a mean £47 per month (Ashford - not a final price):

• Ashford


• Folkestone


• Dover

Some customers have already echoed concerns about the provider’s ability to deliver a proper 20Mbps connection with their existing packages, let alone 50Mbps.