Too many downloads could push the Internet beyond its limits
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The BBC iPlayer was a surprising boon for avid soap and life documentary lovers but it has proved to be a real headache and a potential catastrophic cocktail for many Internet service providers; the equivalent of a virtual Pandora box. By engaging hitherto reluctant viewers to get their daily dose of programmes online, the BBC has created an unprecedented demand for online capacity, something that has caused broadband providers to struggle to deliver optimum quality of...
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