Utility to offer high-speed Internet over power lines

“A division of utility Cinergy Corp. plans to offer high-speed Internet service over its power lines, letting customers connect by simply plugging a computer modem into existing electrical outlets.

The idea of broadband service over power lines, or BPL, has been around for some time, but this appears to be the first large-scale rollout of the technology by a major utility.”

Great news for always on internet service, including people who travel and need internet access outside their service area. This article, an Associated Press story posted on the Mercury News website, also notes downsides I’ve not heard about before.


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