Virgin Media has confirmed that it was exploring the potential launching its own network of public Wi-Fi hotspots in various major cities in the UK.

Virgin will make use of its cable network to connect Wi-Fi hotspots that will offer download speeds of up to 5Mbps.

Virgin Media wishes to have a pro-active approach in alerting users with malware alerts.

The firm claims it to be a free “class-leading security package” that tags along with broadband service. The recent polls claim that almost one in four users are attacked by viruses, trojans or spyware.

Virgin Media has pronounced that it will be sending warning letters to users whose systems have been damaged of malware attacks.

The firm has stated it would soon be releasing warning letters making use of a list compiled by Shadowserver Foundation, which claims a list that deals with IP addresses.

As per the Virgin Media and the facts revealed by it has started to cultivate the customer figures for the first time since its NTL-Telewest merger of customers.

Further the group was proficient to add 9,100 new households on a net basis in the previous three months up to June 30, which is for them is a conventionally weak quarter.

All the services related to media had declared the launch of iPhone 4 except UK's Virgin Media.

Sources revealed that media carrier is on the phase of negotiations with Apple to discuss the issue regarding the launch of iPhone 4 through the various carriers on June 24. Media representatives of Virgin Media acknowledged that further developments with Apple on the matter of iPhone are soon expected to get resolved.

Vodafone and Virgin Media confirm the availability of Samsung Wave smartphone via their channels.

It comes for free - on - contract scheme which sets individual plans for each provider.