Virgin Media O2 sees record data traffic as fans pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI

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Virgin Media O2 reported its highest-ever daily data volume on Tuesday as fans pre-loaded Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of its November 19 release. Broadband traffic surged 51% between midnight and 1am Tuesday versus the prior week, with total downloads by Wednesday morning up 73.3% compared to the same period last week. O2 research indicates many fans plan schedule changes, including taking time off work. Chief technology officer Jeanie York said the company prepared its network for demand from the launch, calling GTA VI a record-breaking moment for the infrastructure.


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