Illegal downloading is still a huge problem for the copyright owners. Because of this, it has been proposed that people that continue to download illegally have their services limited.

It has been previously ruled out that people should have their services completely cut. However, it has been suggested that they have their services reduced so that it would take much longer to download files.

It is believed that if the broadband services of these offenders is reduced it will be extremely difficult to actually download any music, TV or films. It is felt that the offenders should still have access to the Internet. It is possible to access most websites and send email on a low speed connection.