Delivering broad band Internet over power lines: what you should know

Abstract

Ubiquitous broadband Internet access is desirable, maybe even essential for acceptable quality of life and productivity of business in the future. The new BPL technologies may prove to be feasible and result in a viable, sustainable industry. There are substantial, but not insurmountable technical, regulatory, organizational and economic challenges for the industry and electric utilities to overcome. There are special challenges for rural areas. BPL will not likely be feasible for many rural distribution systems for years to come.