Sky has
confirmed that it will launch a broadband internet service this summer, but has
yet to release any firm details.
James Murdoch, chief executive at the broadcaster, told an analyst briefing
that the service would debut this summer following the installation of broadband
kit into 259 BT exchanges.
Sky expects to be in 379 exchanges by August, giving it 30 per cent broadband
coverage in the UK market.
The company hopes to increase that figure to 70 per cent by the start of
2008, which would give it potential connections to 17.5 million homes.
Sky's entry into the broadband arena follows its purchase
of EasyNet in October 2005 for £211m.
Since the announcement by
Carphone
Warehouse of a 'free' broadband service, industry
insiders believe that Sky might offer a similar deal to its television
subscribers.
Sky was tight lipped about any further details of the upcoming broadband
service. "It's a case of watch this space at the moment," a spokeswoman told
vnunet.com.
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