BT has said this week that it is due to connect its 5 millionth broadband customer, which sets the telecom company three years ahead of its own schedule. The take-up marks broadband as one of the fastest-growing consumer products ever. According to research by Point Topic, broadband connectivity grew worldwide by 50% last year reaching a total of 150 million lines by the end of 2004.
BT has said this week that it is due to connect its 5 millionth broadband customer, which sets the telecom company three years ahead of its own schedule. The take-up marks broadband as one of the fastest-growing consumer products ever. According to research by Point Topic, broadband connectivity grew worldwide by 50% last year reaching a total of 150 million lines by the end of 2004.