This Register report suggests that the BBC will be using Peer to Peer technology to deliver its content to computer and mobile devices very soon. Wow, you mean P2P can be used for something other than piracy? [/sarcasm off]
‘The BBC’s new media director, Ashley Highfield, said that a P2P network will allow the BBC to handle the volume of traffic it expects when the Internet Media Player (IMP) goes live. The IMP will enable users to download or stream content to their PC, laptop or palmtop computer.’