VIRGIN Media has completed the roll-out of its ultrafast broadband network to more than 600 Wallasey residents.

The rollout is part of its 'Project Lightning' network expansion programme and will bring average broadband speeds of 516Mbps to residents and businesses.

Residents will now be able to download a standard HD movie file of around 5G in less than a minute and a half and download a 25G console game in seven minutes.

Regional director for North West England at Virgin Media Paul Hutchinson said: “We are continuing to invest in Merseyside.

"We are delighted to have completed our expansion works in Wallasey, meaning local residents and businesses can now benefits from the UK’s fastest widely available broadband speeds.

"Better connectivity means better browsing, working, streaming, shopping, and playing. People can do the things they need to do and love to do more easily and more quickly.”