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GTA 6 Launch Will Put UK Networks to the Test as Broadband Providers Say They're 'Ready'

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According to Eurogamer, GTA 6's launch next week is expected to break all kinds of sales records, and players have another worry: will the game overwhelm the internet? In the UK, Ofcom coordinates with game companies in advance to avoid major game launches clashing with broadband usage peaks such as important sporting events, and Openreach network technology director Trevor 林尼 said the operator has been watching GTA 6 closely, with its network and teams prepared and keen to see how far the game pushes traffic. Ofcom believes broadband networks should be able to withstand the download peak, with a spokesperson noting that under its Broadband Speeds Code of Practice providers must clearly state achievable speeds and guarantee minimum speeds, and users can exit contracts without penalty if speeds fall short.

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GTA 6 Launch Will Be a Major Test for UK Networks, Broadband Providers Say They Are 'On High Alert'

IT Home, November 14 news: On the 13th local time, foreign media Eurogamer reported that after GTA 6 launches next week, it is expected to break various sales records. Players also have another worry: will this game overwhelm the internet? Internet traffic is bound to surge before and after GTA 6's release. Can broadband networks around the world withstand the pressure?

In the UK, Ofcom (the UK communications regulator) will even coordinate with game companies in advance to try to avoid major game launches clashing with peak broadband usage such as important sporting events, so as to prevent network congestion.

Openreach, the UK's largest broadband network operator, has therefore been closely monitoring GTA 6. Trevor 林尼, Openreach's Director of Network Technology, said: "We have been watching GTA 6 for a long time. From experience with games such as Fortnite and Call of Duty, network traffic increases significantly when a major title is released or an update is rolled out, so we are very curious to know just how much GTA 6 can push traffic up. Our network and our teams are prepared, and we will also be watching closely to see whether GTA 6 can break game download traffic records."

Ofcom believes broadband networks are expected to be able to cope with the download demand brought by GTA 6. A spokesperson for the regulator said: "Broadband networks should be able to withstand this download peak. Under our Broadband Service Code of Practice, operators must clearly explain to users the actual speeds they can achieve and guarantee a minimum speed. If speeds fall short, users can exit their contract without penalty where eligible. Test your speed now, so that when the time comes you can focus on playing the game instead of staring at a loading screen while you wait."

IT Home note: GTA 6 will officially launch next Thursday (November 19), with 5 days left on the countdown.

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