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Internet infrastructure will meet Olympic demand

The UK’s internet infrastructure is fully equipped to meet with demand during the Olympic Games, according to the Cabinet Office.

The Government has previously warned businesses to prepare for the potential introduction of download limits by internet providers (ISP) or even internet failure.

However, efforts to address extra demand have offset these risks.

In a Cabinet Office report entitled ‘Preparing your Business for the Games report’ it said: “In very severe cases there may be drop-outs due to an increased number of people accessing the internet.

“In addition, ISPs may introduce data caps during peak times to try and spread the loading and give a more equal service to their entire customer base.”

Prior to the opening ceremony on July 27 the Government will issue another update. It is believed that efforts by broadband and mobile network operators have helped to ease fears.

A spokesman told the BBC: “The situation has moved on considerably since the advice for businesses was published.

The announcement has been welcomed by the Federation of Small Businesses, but they have now called for further action.

The FSB national chairman John Walker said: “For a small firm dependent on the internet for running their business, download limits or failures during the Games would have been disastrous.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .