BROADBAND OVER POWERLINE (BPL)

The Technology Broadband over power line (BPL) is another high speed data service available to consumers. It uses medium and low voltage power lines to carry broadband data at speeds between 500 Kbps and 3 Mbps. At these data rates BPL is equivalent to and competes with cable and DSL. Access BPL and In-home BPL are both used to deliver data to the consumer over power lines. Access BPL is used to carry data over the medium voltage and low voltage power lines to the customer?s premises. Power companies also use Access BPL to monitor power grids. In-home BPL defines the technology that is used in side the customer premises to transport data. Many devices are available now that can network your home using the electrical wiring in your house.