Broadband Over Power Line (BPL) 1
Broadband Over Power Line (BPL) 1 : 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 the way to the neighborhood or curb and then power lines would bring the signals into the subscriber's home. The BPL subscriber would install amodem?that plugs into an ordinary wall outlet and pay a subscription fee similar to those paid for other types of Internet service. No phone, cable service or satellite connection would be required. Proponents of the technology speculate that even if BPL is not accepted as a viable way to deliver high-speed Internet access, it may find a place in helping consumers to manage their energy consumption. High-speed data transmission between electrical plugs in a building would allow devices such as thermostats, appliances and smart meters to communicate with each other
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