BT threatening broadband disconnection for file-sharing
Remember we recently published links to the BPI / Virgin media letters? Well, it looks as though UK ISP BT are following suit-but taking a tougher line. Interestingly, the story appeared as an exlusive on The Register at the same time as the story above. BT appears to be threatening to disconnect users who are caught file-sharing. One customer was recently sent a letter reproducing evidence collected by the BPI, indicating that they’d shared Girls Aloud’s `Biology’ using P2P client Ares. The letter says if they continue, they’ll be cut off: “Sorry, but we’re obliged to point out that further similar problems may have to lead to the termination of your account, as such activity contravenes BT’s Acceptable Use Policy.” BT has also forwarded a letter to the customer from the BPI. The tone of BT’s letter is a bit stronger than the ones being sent out by fellow ISP Virgin Media, which don’t explicitly threaten disconnection.
Tags: BT, File sharing letters
