Broadband over Power Line

ALSO CALLED: BPL, Broadband-over-Powerline, Broadband over Powerline, PLC, Powerline Communications, Broadband over Power Lines, Powerline Technology, PLT, Power-line Communications, Broadband
DEFINITION: Broadband over power line (BPL) is a technology that allows data to be transmitted over utility power lines. BPL is also sometimes called Internet over power line (IPL), power line communication (PLC) or power line telecommunication (PLT). The technology uses medium wave, short wave and low-band VHF frequencies and operates at speeds similar to those of digital subscriber line (DSL). BPL has existed  … 
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BROADBAND OVER POWER LINE DEFINITION (continued): …  for many years, but so far, hasn't been implemented in the United States on a broad scale because of technical difficulties involving interference. For instance, amateur radio operators have voiced concerns that BPL will interfere with ham radio, an important communication technology in times of disaster. Initially it was hoped that BPL would allow electric companies to provide high-speed access to the Internet across what providers call "the last mile." In this scenario, the service provider would deliver phone, television and Internet services over fiber or copper-based long haul networks all … 
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