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BPL Resources

I debated whether it made sense to put a Broadband over Power Line section on the UnwireMyCity website - by its very name, its not an unwired technology. However, BPL has been in the news for the past several years, mostly, it seems, to report news on a pilot. Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.

While I am aware of the intense interest among electric utilities regarding BPL, I must admit that I for one remain somewhat quizical about the future of BPL as a competitive broadband technology, given the rapid progress of 802.11 technologies (Wi Fi), and the economic clout behind 802.16 (WiMAX). In the end, I just don't see how BPL overcomes the declining cost and floodtide of 802.11 devices. But I'll let you be the judge. I'll post articles and whitepapers for your review and you tell me how you see it stacking up.

The United Powerline Council has resources on BPL and is a good source of information on this interesting topic.

Check out these white papers and articles for a start.

City of Manassas, VA

Posted on May 29, 2005 at 10:38 PM

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