This list is for discussion of Broadband over Power Line (BPL), and Power Line Communications (PLC) technology. At this time, it is still being tested in various locations, and is very promising. There are certain concerns with this new way to access the Internet, and all pros and cons are encouraged to be talked about, here.

Quote from the United Power Line Council (UPLC):
Dramatic recent developments at the FCC, in technology trials, and in the marketplace have indicated that Broadband over Power Line (BPL) is truly on the verge of taking the telecom market by storm. While utilities have long followed the developments of the technology, 2003 promises to be the breakthrough year that will feature commercial activity. In 2002, UTC and The Shpigler Group teamed up to deliver a landmark study profiling the business case opportunity that exists behind BPL. The new study promises to go even deeper and provide the current state of the market.



With all of the controversy surrounding the BPL subject, the breakthrough year is bound to be in 2004! Join now, and stay up to date on all of the latest news concerning BPL. Due to the presence of SPAMMERS we are asking that when joining please show evidence that you are a licensed ham operator in some way.