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08-06-2006, 09:53 PM
The Federal Communications Commission decided to reaffirm its stance on the broadband-over-power-line (BPL) technology by announcing providers have the right to provide data access using power transmission lines. The BPL service could become a new competitor to telephone, cable and satellite internet services over which all future communications may run.
"This technology holds great promise as a ubiquitous broadband solution that would offer a viable alternative to cable, digital subscriber line, fiber and wireless broadband solutions," Kevin Martin, FCC Chairman, said in his prepared statement.
"Moreover, BPL has unique advantages for home networking because consumers can simply plug a device into their existing electrical outlets to achieve broadband connectivity," he said.
For marketers the increased internet access would mean a greater market audience.
The FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to seek comments for wireless licenses and plans to auction portions of this band in February 2008.
"This technology holds great promise as a ubiquitous broadband solution that would offer a viable alternative to cable, digital subscriber line, fiber and wireless broadband solutions," Kevin Martin, FCC Chairman, said in his prepared statement.
"Moreover, BPL has unique advantages for home networking because consumers can simply plug a device into their existing electrical outlets to achieve broadband connectivity," he said.
For marketers the increased internet access would mean a greater market audience.
The FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to seek comments for wireless licenses and plans to auction portions of this band in February 2008.